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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21. Speed The Plough
The pub on Mansfield Road , Sutton, confirmed on social media that they would be opening on April 12. They said: "Albi and Myself have had a really hard think about opening in April. "It’s been a very difficult decision but have decided to go ahead and give it a try depending on government go ahead. "We do have undercover so that helps against some bad weather conditions and there will be table bookings for the weekends." Photo: Speed The Plough
22. The Olde Ramme Inn
Landlord Gary Smith confirmed the pub would reopen on April 12. He said: "Customers are invited to turn up on the day. "We do have limited capacity so it will be first come first served. "Customers are requested to simply follow the guidance that's in place around the pub and are invited to raise any concerns to a member of staff or management. "It's a fair statement to make that we cannot wait to open our doors again and assist in gaining some 'normality' for us and our customers." Photo: Angela Ward
23. The Brown Cow
The Brown Cow on Ratcliffe Gate announced they will also be opening on April 12. A spokesperson said: "We will be taking table bookings this week for w/c 12th April, via email [email protected], Facebook, and telephone on 01623 645854." Photo: The Brown Cow