Drinkers head to pubs in Ireland after six weeks as tough lockdown restrictions are eased

Pubs across Ireland reopened to customers yesterday after a month and a half of closures, but those looking to buy a pint must also buy a substantial €9 meal.   As of yesterday, parts of the hospitality sector were given the green light to welcome back punters if they turn up in groups of six or … Read more

Drinkers head out on first weekend after restrictions eased as millions expected to hit high streets

Thousands of drinkers headed out on the first weekend after lockdown restrictions were eased while millions are expected to hit the high streets today in a £10billion Covid spending spree. Revellers were seen flocking to bars in Soho, London, and braving the wintry weather in York last night after the second lockdown in England came … Read more

Welsh drinkers head for final night out before bars are banned from selling booze

Drinkers turned out in force in Wales last night for a final session before pubs are banned from selling alcohol tonight. Youngsters headed out in Cardiff and Swansea before the strict new measures come into force. The hospitality sector has been rocked by the move, which will see a 6pm curfew on pubs, bars, restaurants … Read more

Tier Two drinkers rejoice as lockdown ends… but those in Tier Three are left pining for a pint

England’s second national lockdown came to and end overnight, sparking a wave of excitement across social media as people prepare to return to the pubs – and landlords prepare to serve substantial meals with every drink. Social media users rejoiced the ending of the month-long shutdown, which ended last night. It will be replaced by … Read more

Landlords and drinkers’ fury at loophole that lets football fans and cinema-goers drink without food

Landlords and drinkers are in uproar over a legal loophole which means football fans and cinema-goers will be allowed to enjoy a pint without a ‘substantial meal’. While pub-goers will be forced to buy food if they want a drink, football supporters will be able to knock back a pint in the concourses without having … Read more

Police in Tier 1 Cornwall launch ‘anti-pint patrol’ to stop sneaky drinkers jumping border

Drinkers plotting to visit Cornwall to take advantage of less strict tier one pub restrictions this weekend will have to dodge ‘anti-pint’ police patrols. From Wednesday, Cornwall will become the only place on mainland Britain where punters can go drinking in a pub without ordering a ‘substantial meal’. However, pubs in the county say they … Read more

Drinkers enjoy a tipple in London’s bustling Borough Market ahead of new Tier 2 lockdown rules

Hundreds of drinkers enjoyed a pint in London’s busy Borough market today on the last weekend of the national lockdown which means pubs are only open for takeaway drinks.  Under current lockdown restrictions, pubs and restaurants are allowed to open to serve takeaway drinks and food. As of December 2, the capital will be put … Read more

Three people are stabbed as drinkers are evacuated from bars in Cardiff

Three people are stabbed as drinkers are evacuated from bars in Cardiff and city centre is sealed off as police respond to ‘major incident’ Terrified drinkers were evacuated from bars as the chaos unfolded tonight  Onlookers watched as a young man was ‘repeatedly tasered’ on the floor  Several emergency vehicles reported at the scene and … Read more

London drinkers enjoy takeaway pints as pubs offer cut-price deals

Drinkers enjoyed bargain takeaway pints this afternoon as pubs have begun offering cut-price deals ahead of the second weekend in lockdown in England. Suited-up workers in London were clocked buying drinks in The City’s famous Leadenhall Market, which has suffered under coronavirus restrictions, while others sipped on beverages in Borough Market.  Groups of socially-distanced drinkers … Read more

London drinkers enjoy a few takeaway pints as pubs offer cut-price deals

Drinkers enjoyed bargain takeaway pints this afternoon as pubs have begun offering cut-price deals ahead of the second weekend in lockdown in England. Suited-up workers in London were clocked buying drinks in The City’s famous Leadenhall Market, which has suffered under coronavirus restrictions, while other sipped on beverages in Borough Market.  Groups of socially-distanced drinkers … Read more