Marston’s reveals what pub gardens will open on April 12

BREWING giant Marston’s has revealed which pubs will be opening across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire on April 12.

As part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s road map out of lockdown, the outside areas and beer gardens at pubs are planned to reopen on April 12, along with non-essential shops.

Now Pedigree maker Marston’s, which has its brewery in Shobnall Road, Burton, has confirmed that it will reopen almost 70 per cent of its pubs in England, which includes 20 in East Staffordshire, South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire.

With the focus on alfresco hospitality, pubs that can accommodate customers in outdoor gardens will operate with an adapted offering in line with restrictions.

Key details across all Marston’s pubs regarding reopening include adapted food and drink offers for customers to enjoy outdoors.

To accompany table service, Marston’s has introduced an online ordering system called ‘Marston’s Tap’. The online platform is available across the majority of Marston’s pubs for guests to use and a full rollout is underway following its success last year.

Bookings are being accepted and guests can reserve a table via each pub’s website but they will also be accepting walk-ins.

Access to toilets and baby changing facilities will be still be available.

The pubs that will reopen are:

■■The Albion, Burton

■■Alma Inn, Melbourne

■■Anglesey, Burton

■■Bull & Lion, near Ashby

■■Catchems, Swadlincote

■■Crown, Stapenhill, Burton

■■Gate Inn, Stanton, Burton

■■George & Dragon, Alrewas,

■■Horse Shoe, Burton

■■Lamb Inn, Castle Donington

■■Midway Inn, Midway

■■New Inn, Stapenhill, Burton

■■Oak & Ivy, Burton

■■Plough, Burton

■■Railway Inn, Swadlincote

■■Smithfield Hotel, Uttoxeter

■■Snibstone New Inn, Coalville

■■Sump, Burton

■■Vine Inn, Tutbury

■■White Hart, Ashby

■■William IV, Alrewas

Pubs are set to welcome punters back inside their bars from May 17.