This Monday (April 12), the country will take another a step towards normality as the next stage of easing coronavirus restrictions begins.
Pubs and restaurants across Gedling borough can reopen to serve drinks and meals outside as outlined in the government’s road map. Non-essential shops, gyms and hairdressers will also be able to open from Monday.
In pubs there will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks like last year and no curfew will be in place either.
Those going to the pub from Monday need to remember that the rule of six will apply (up to six people, or two separate households) as will social distancing rules and you will be required to wear a face covering when not seated.
There will be no standing at the bar as customers must order, eat and drink while seated.
Below is a list of some of the borough’s pubs that have confirmed that they will be opening on April 12.
The list below is not exhaustive, if your favourite hasn’t made the list and is opening on April 12 let us know in the comments below or email news@gedingeye.co.uk
The Plainsman, Mapperley
The pub on Woodthorpe Drive has announced it will reopen on April 12. Staff at The Plainsman have been working hard to revamp the outside area in time for customers returning on Monday. In a Facebook post the pub posted: “Sanding, painting, jet washing, planting, cleaning…. the list goes on. The staff are all excited to get back to work and to see you lot. It’s been too long!”
A booking system is in place and can be found on their website: https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/plainsman/
The Gedling Inn, Gedling
The Gedling Inn is reopening on Monday and customers will be able to enjoy the venue’s new-look beer garden, appropriately named ‘The Cheggo End’. Tables in the new garden must be pre-booked and the venue is already full on some days.
You can find more details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheGedlingInn
The Nelson, Burton Joyce
The Nelson on Chestnut Grove is opening up its beer garden from Monday, April 12 and customers can book a table on the pub’s website for food and drinks, which can be found here: https://thenelsonpub.co.uk/
In a post on Facebook, the pub said: “We are just putting the finishing touches to our outside marquee, we will have heaters however our marquee is still open to the elements so please feel free to bring a blanket with you to keep you warm. We are SO excited to welcome you back.
The Organ Grinder, Arnold
The popular Front Street boozer is opening its garden from Monday, with many tables available for up to six people.
In a post on their Facebook page they posted: “Hayley and the team are looking forward to seeing you all and want you to enjoy your time here. So please be patient with us as we all try and get back to some kind of normality.”
No booking is required.
More details can be found on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Organ-Grinder-Arnold-1686633391573535
Piginns Cafe and Bar, Carlton Hill
Piginns Cafe and Bar on Carlton Hill is opening at 8:30am until late from this Monday (April 12) with plenty of outdoor seating available.
Cross Keys, Arnold
The pub on Front Street is opening up its beer garden to serve customers on Monday, April 12.
The pub will be open from 10am-10pm everyday, with food being served between 10am-8pm.
You can book your place by visiting their booking website: http://bit.ly/GreatUkPubs-welcome-back-gardens
The Ferry Boat, Stoke Bardolph
The popular family pub in Stoke Bardolph is opening up its garden next week.
Those wanting a table will need to book in advance online by searching ‘pubs near me’:https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/
On Facebook, the pub posted: “We are working hard to make sure everything is ready to bring you a proper pint, coffee, fish and chips or a glass of coke whichever the case maybe we will have you covered.”
Sasha’s Wine and Cocktail Bar, Arnold
This new venue on Front Street will open for the first time on Monday.
The pub will have room for 16 people in their outdoor area and are taking bookings.
Alex Smith, 21, is the owner of the new cocktail bar He said: “We’re only opening outdoors where we can get up to 16 people outside with social distancing in place,
“Nobody is allowed inside unless it’s the toilet and it will be a one in one out system.
“We are considering time blocks of 2 hours only, which we think the government is going to do anyway.”
You can find more information at the bar’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sashasbararnold/
Inn For A Penny, Carlton
The pub on Burton Road plan to open up their garden area to the public from April 12.
People must book in advance and bookings will be for up to six people per table. Closing times may vary depending on weather.
Find more details on the pub’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/innforapennycarlton
The Nags Head, Carlton
The Carlton Hill pub are reopening their outdoor areas from 11am on Monday with pre-bookable benches on the car park. All other areas outside will be available on a first-come-first-served basis to allow regulars not on social media to get a pint in.
You can find out more details on how to book at the pub’s Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thenagscarlton
The Willowbrook, Gedling
The pub on Main Road is back open on Monday for food and drinks. You can book a table for the outside area at the back or hope for a space at the front of the pub, which is a walk-in area.
To book a space call: 0115 9878596
Bread and Bitter, Mapperley
The pub in Mapperley has announced it will reopen on Monday.
A post on Facebook revealed: “We’re delighted to have you all back in and pleased to say food service will start again on Monday. All table bookings (for just drinks OR food) have to be made via: https://www.gigantic.com/bread-and-bitter-table-bookings…
“We are still leaving plenty of tables available though for people that haven’t booked and will stop taking bookings for each day at 10am.”
The Woodthorpe Top in Mapperley and Freeman in Carlton
Wetherspoons has announced plans to reopen two of its pubs in the borough, serving food and drinks outdoors.
The pubs will be open from 9am to 9pm (Sunday to Thursday inclusive) and 9am to 10pm (Friday and Saturday).
They will offer a slightly reduced menu, to include breakfast, burgers, pizza, deli deals, fish and chips and British classics. Food will be available from 9am to 8pm seven days a week.
The Wetherspoon pubs will not be operating a booking system.
Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our customers and staff back to our pubs.”
Piginns Cafe Carlton Hill open 8:30 am until late
Good so many pubs in Arnold are opening. Its our capital our London. get down there and drink