At least six pubs will reopen next month in our area
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Wetherspoons has announced when exactly some of its pubs will reopen next month in Hull and East Riding for outdoor dining and drinking.
The pub giant has revealed they will open almost 400 pubs on April 12 across the country, including popular venues in East Yorkshire.
It means that venues in Bridlington, Goole, Driffield, Louth, Brigg, Beverley and Hull will be open for outdoor drinking and eating.
The move comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed a roadmap for England's exit out of the current national lockdown which will see pubs and restaurants reopen as part of stage two.
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Stage two means that doors will reopen to the public on April 12, but customers must stick to mixing and social distancing rules while no booking system will be in place.
Customers will be able to enter the pubs to gain access to the outdoor areas and to use toilets only, while test and trace will be in operation and hand sanitisers will be available.
The move from one of the county's most high-profile chains was revealed by the group's chief, Tim Martin, on Thursday, March 4.
The pubs will open from 9am to 9pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, although some will have restrictions on closing times. Food will also be available, albeit with a slightly reduced menu.
Customers will be able to order and pay via the Wetherspoon's app while table service will also be available.
Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our customers and staff back to our pubs.”
Pubs and restaurants in England will be able to serve customers outdoors from April 12 as part of the road map out of a lockdown which has devastated the hospitality sector.
The Wetherspoons pubs reopening in East Yorkshire:
Here is the full list: