Tier restrictions and subsequent lockdowns have meant that pubs in Mansfield and Ashfield have been closed since last year and residents are eagerly awaiting confirmation on when they can have their first ‘proper pint’.
The dates on the roadmap are currently provisional and Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Government will continue to be ‘driven by the data’ – however it currently looks likely that the initial phase of allowing outdoor drinking and dining on April 12 will go ahead.
Should all go to plan, the area’s outdoor hospitality venues, such as beer gardens, could re-open on that date and punters could be allowed to meet indoors at a pub or restaurant in groups of up to six people, or two households, from May 17.
We have put together a list of the pubs that plan to open, according to their social media pages, and will be updating this page when venues release more details about their plans.
If you run a local pub, please let us know what you have planned for the big re-opening next month by emailing [email protected].
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17. New Cross, Sutton
The pub's management team posted on Facebook: "The new cross will be opening Monday 12th April at 3pm. "As you know we have only a small area so we will be taking table bookings due to limited space, we will be also using the car park for a little extra space, on booking we will need a contact number to help with track and trace. "We will be shortening the opening hours due to the residents in the area, so the times will be Monday-Thursday 3-9 and Friday-Sunday 12 - 9. "We will be doing time slots due to space and we have worked hard to get the garden looking nice for you all to enjoy. "We are looking forward to seeing you all soon, please stay safe "To book a table please message us on Facebook." Photo: New Cross, Sutton
18. The Junction
The Junction on Newark Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, have also opened their booking system. Call 01623 557539 to enquire. Photo: The Junction
19. No 5 Bistro
We are happy to announce we will be opening our outdoor area (most of it undercover) on 12th April for bookings of 6 people or 2 households in a group of any size. On 17th May bookings of groups of 6 inside will be allowed, all being well with Boris’ roadmap. Our online booking system is live, however you will not be able to book weekends & bookings of more than 6 people online until after 21st June. To make a weekend booking please message us on Facebook or call us on 01623 238186. www.resdiary.com/restaurant/no5bistro We are fully booked for Friday 16th & Sat 17th April, but we do have a waiting list. When booking after 17th May online you must specify the area you wish to book from either our restaurant, bar or outdoors, this unfortunately can't be changed if selected incorrectly. Masks must be worn unless medically exempt and Test and trace must be scanned via the NHS app or sign in on our internal log before entry. Failure to do this will result in refusal of entry. This will be enforced on everyone in a bid to help keep our staff and customers safe. Photo: K Taylor
20. King's Mill Farm
The Farmhouse Inns pub at Sutton posted on their social media page: "We are delighted to announce that following the governments reopening roadmap we will be opening for outside dining & drinking on the 12th April. "Our booking systems on our website will be open from this Friday lunchtime to guarantee seating although you are more than welcome to pop along! "We have limited covered areas, so let's pray for warm weather! "We will be opening 11am all week, and shutting at 9pm Sunday-Thursday & 10pm Friday & Saturday. "All food will be served until 8pm throughout the week, with main menu serving from 11 & carvery from 12! "You'll be pleased to know we will also be offering takeaway on Just Eat and offering our click & collect service again." Photo: King's Mill Farm