Indoor mixed drinking is allowed for the first time since November, and drinkers sink in the bar at midnight
When the clock struck at midnight, the British had a pint for the first time in a bar this year.
Boozer toasts to celebrate their newfound freedom Indoor mixing It was finally approved for the first time since November.
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Tavern and restaurant It can finally be completely reopened today-the British can also hug their family and mix with good friends indoors (up to a group of six).
The bell rang at midnight and happy punters were pints across the country.
Darren Lee, the owner of the Coventry Oak Hotel, said that after he opened the door at midnight, 100 people gathered for a drink.
He said that the early opening was “very well received”, adding that his locals were “really happy to be back inside-they really paid the price for it”.
Huddersfield Showtime Bar owner Ian Snowball (Ian Snowball) said that being able to open the door to those who want to have a drink in it is “incredible”.
He said: “People’s expectations and plans are amazing. We have all the employees here and everyone is happy.
“It’s warm and happy inside…I don’t have to wear a hoodie or jacket anymore-great.
“I hope we don’t have to go back outside, I hope this is the ending now.”
The third step in Boris Johnson’s roadmap is the biggest unlock to date-hugs, holidays and casual sex reappear.
Those who are happy to catch the rain can meet up to groups of up to 30 people in the bar garden.
Customers still need to sit in their seats to order, eat and drink-temporarily prop up the bar by the table.
When not sitting down (for example, when being taken to a table or going to the bathroom), the punter must ensure that he is wearing a mask.
Although allowing more people to meet outside, it will still encourage social distancing between different groups.
Today, with the full opening of 140,000 pubs, restaurants and cafes, there will be a reduction of 9 million pints of beer and 7 million meals.
This will be an unofficial wine holiday, with Monday being the largest holiday in the UK for 18 consecutive months outside the main holiday-annual leave has increased by 50%.
With hugs allowed, about 14 million hospitable customers will spend the day, of which 2.5 million go to bars, 4.5 million go to restaurants, and 7 million go to cafes and coffee shops.
In a week, it is estimated that we will drink 60 million pints.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive officer of UKHospitality, said: “After 14 months of severe transaction disruption, there is a great demand for bars and restaurants to reopen indoors.”
Stephen Alton, chief executive of the British Inn Management Society, said: “Some open-air bars already have beverage stocks in the cellars, but due to increased demand, they have to increase fresh orders.”
At the same time, Boris Johnson last night warned Britons to enjoy new freedoms, but to be “cautious”.
The British Prime Minister said in a dull tone in shock that he will push for today’s restrictions and relaxation measures, but all Britons “must play their part” and assume responsibility.
He said: “Because of the blockade, we have reached another milestone in the road map together, but we must proceed with caution and take the next step.
“We are closely observing, continuing to maintain the spread of the variant first discovered in India, and taking prompt action as the infection rate rises.”
He vowed to “speed up” Britain’s “unconventional vaccination program” in order to protect them more from insects.