City’s restaurants, pubs and bars set to reopen outdoors
WE are hopefully only a few weeks away before being able to have a pint served in a glass and a meal at a pub or restaurant outdoors in Wales.
A statement from the Welsh Government last week said there will be a further review on April 22 and has signalled further changes it intends to make at that stage if conditions allow.
From April 26 outdoor attractions and outdoor hospitality can re-open, including at cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Since the announcement, hospitality venues have been preparing to reopen, with some already taking bookings.
However, not every business will be able to reopen outdoors just yet and after May 17 consideration will be given to enable indoor hospitality to reopen “in advance of” the spring bank holiday on May 31.
Here’s a list of pubs and restaurants that we know of so far that are planning to reopen in Swansea.
MARCO PIERRE WHITE STEAKHOUSE, BAR & GRILL
Location: unit 5, J Shed Arcade, Swansea SA1 8PL
The venue, which only opened last year, is reopening outdoors.
Walk-ins will be accepted but they are encouraging people to book online. A £5 per person deposit is also required to prevent noshows.
Writing on Facebook, the steakhouse restaurant said: “We’re so excited to be reopening and welcoming you back on April 26, for our al fresco dining, incredible cocktails and of course, recapturing and enjoying those muchmissed moments. Walkins will be accepted but book now to avoid disappointment and we’ll see you very soon.”
THE LEWIS JONES SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Location: Lime Street,
Gorseinon SA4 4AD The Lewis Jones Sports Bar & Grill will be open from 10am until 10pm.
It wrote on its Facebook page: “Unless otherwise informed our opening times will be 10am-10pm (last orders 9.30pm)
“Track & trace and face masks will be required.”
OLD HAVANA CUBAN BAR AND RESTAURANT
Location: 1 York Street,
Swansea, SA1 3LZ Old Havana is now accepting bookings for its outdoor area and writes on its Facebook page: “Following current Welsh Government guidelines, we are accepting tables for up to six people from two different households (under-11s exempt).
“We are unable to take any bookings via social media so please head to www.old-havana.co.uk/ reservation/ to make an enquiry and a member of the team will come back to you. A deposit of £5 per person is required to confirm your booking.”
JUNIPER PLACE
Location: 1 York St, Swansea SA1 3LZ Next door to Old Havana is Juniper Place, which is also opening outdoors, and a £5 deposit per person is required.
The restaurant has said the team behind the scenes is working incredibly hard on improvements to the outside areas to ensure the best possible customer experience.
THE OVERDRAFT
Location: 41 High Street,
Clydach The Overdraft is also taking bookings following lots of interest after the government announcement.
“Since bookings started flying in we are now taking beer garden bookings for April 26,” the pub said on Facebook.
THE WESTBOURNE
Location: 1 Bryn Y Mor Road, Brynmill, SA1 4JQ Tables are available at The Westbourne in twohour time slots, bookings can be made until 5.15pm for food and up to 8pm for drinks only.
On days with severe bad weather it will not be opening as usual and all bookings will be contacted to rearrange.
“We only reserve our heated beer terrace – street side tables are operating daily on a first come, first served basis. Due to limited tables a £10 deposit is required per table to secure your booking. Please ensure to complete the deposit prepayment when booking,” the pub said on its website.
PICCOLO BAR
Location: 44-46 High Street, Clydach, SA6 5NS Writing on Facebook on April 1, the bar said: “Monday, April 26, Piccolo Bar will be opening.
“Thank you for all the messages regarding bookings. We will get back to everyone once the Government have outlined all guidelines and regulations we will need to reopen safely.”
MAISIES STREETFOOD & BAR
Location: 39 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0NP Outside dining is available at Maisies but there are only four tables for two people each which will be outside at the front. They will be open from 10am-9pm, weather permitting. Customers are asked to message Maisies on Facebook with booking requests.
VERVE 37
Location: 37 Uplands Cres, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0NP
Verve 37 will be opening outdoors on its garden terrace where you can enjoy some tapas and burgers.
Opening times will be 4pm to 10pm Mondays to Thursdays and noon until late from Fridays to Sundays.
Writing on Facebook, Verve 37 said: “We have seven tables (six seaters) available to be reserved, all our tables have coverings. We will be serving tapas/burgers only when open outside. And of course, The Bottomless Banquet.
“Due to limited tables, we are asking for deposits on the weekend.
“Please visit www. verve37.co.uk and click on reserve a table – we will contact you on how to pay deposits if required.” ■ Is your pub or restaurant reopening? Email katie.bellis@ walesonline.co.uk