Coronavirus UK: Shoppers let off steam as the takeaway pint returns to London

Shoppers have been photographed letting off steam with takeaway pints in central London after the capital was plunged into Tier 3 coronavirus lockdown earlier this week. The retail bonanza was too much for some, who headed to the local for a takeaway pint – newly returned to the capital since sitting inside pubs was banned … Read more

Liam Gallagher and Harry Styles enjoy a pint together outdoors in throwback snap

Liam Gallagher and Harry Styles look delighted as they wrap up against the cold to enjoy a pint together outdoors in throwback snap By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 01:25 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 01:25 GMT, 5 December 2020 They’re two of the most recognisable rock stars in the music industry. And it … 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

Police forces step up checks to stop English drinkers sneaking into Wales for a pint

Pub patrol: Police forces step up checks to stop English drinkers sneaking into Wales for a pint after ‘firebreak’ lockdown came to end A joint operation has been launched by police forces either side of the border  Police carrying out extra checks on drivers after Wales came out of lockdown  Pub one minute from the … Read more

How to get a pint in lockdown: Ale fans ring ahead for takeaway beers to get round pub closures

Ale fans have to ring ahead to pre-order takeaway beers to get round pub closures during the second lockdown.  Pub and bar owners in Manchester appeared to be sticking to the letter of the law on takeaway pints. Those on a list of venues signed up to the idea were either closed today or else … Read more

Loophole which allows you to text, call or email a pint from your local

Phone a pint! Loophole lets you text, call or email a pub to place an order – and today the Mail on Sunday urges readers to save YOUR local The Campaign for Real Ale believes one in ten venues will continue trading  Bars and pubs can offer a take away or delivery service with certain … Read more

A perfect pub pint at home, writes TOM RAWSTORNE 

After a week like this, there’s nothing the nation deserves more than a drop of their chosen tipple in their favourite watering hole. Sadly, with lockdown closing pubs and restaurants, that’s a dream which will have to be put on hold for the next four weeks, at least. But all is not lost. The pub … Read more

How to get a pint during the new UK coronavirus lockdown from Thursday

Takeaway pints at pubs and restaurants in England will be available during the new coronavirus lockdown from tomorrow, but it won’t be as simple as last time. Following a government U-turn on businesses selling takeaway alcohol, pubs will be able to sell takeaway drinks to customers who order online or by phone, text or post. … Read more

Wetherspoon’s sale: Real ale 99p a pint to clear pre-lockdown stock

Last orders! Wetherspoon’s launches four-day sale with pints of real ale at just 99p in bid to clear stock before winter lockdown kicks in Prices were cut before pubs across the UK close at 10pm on Wednesday night Pints of real ale were reduced to shed stock because they won’t last a month  Cider and … Read more

Grantchester’s Tom Brittney and Robson Green enjoy a pint as they film pub scene for series six 

Tom Brittney and Robson Green enjoyed a pint as they continued filming series six of Grantchester in Cambridge on Wednesday. The actors bonded over a beverage between takes after it was announced earlier this month the beloved show would return to screens. Tom, 29, who plays Reverend Will Davenport, was dressed in a dark blazer and … Read more