Here is a brief summary of pubs in our English branch area that are planning to open for outside hospitality from April 12 onwards. It is advisable to check with pubs directly or view their social media, as opening times and booking requirements may vary as time passes. Please send any updates to whatpub.com.

In and around Chester

Architect - Opening Mon April 12. Outside tables can be booked; some tables will be available for those with no advanced bookings.

Artichoke - Opening Mon April 12. No bookings for outside tables.

Bawn Lodge / Lodge Bar - Opening Mon April 12. Bookings recommended. Some tables available for walk ins.

Boathouse Inn - Opening Mon April 12. Opening times are weather dependant.

Bull & Stirrup - Opening Mon April 12.

Centurion, Vicars Cross - Opening Mon April 12 at 2.00 pm.

City Tavern - Opening Mon April 12. Online booking available.

Coach House Inn - Opening Mon April 12. Online booking available.

Commonhall Social - Opening Mon April 12

Deva Tap - Opening Fri April 16. Fri 2 – 12, Sat 12 – 12 & Sun 2 – 11.

Olde Customs House - Opening Mon April 12. Mon - Sun 12 - 11 (last orders 10.00). Advanced bookings and walk ins.

Old Harkers Arms- Opening Mon April 12. Outside tables can be booked; some tables will be available for those with no advanced bookings.

Pied Bull - Opening Mon April 12. Mon - Sun 11 - 9 (last orders 8.30). Booking advisable but walk ins available.

Piper, Hoole - Opening Mon April 12.

Rake & Pikel - Opening Mon April 12.

Red Lion, Handbridge - Opening Monday April 12. Revised opening times Weds - Fri 2 - 10, Sat 12 - 10 & Sun 12 - 8.

Telford’s Warehouse - Opening Weds April 14. Weds – Sunday 12 – 11.

The Church - Opening Mon April 12. No bookings, walk in customers only.

Town Crier - Opening Mon April 12.

In and around Ellesmere Port

Bunbury Arms, Stoak - Drinks to 10.00 (last orders 9.30), food to 7.00. Advance bookings available.

Cat - Open 12 - 9.

Cheshire Yeoman, Little Sutton

Olde Red Lion, Little Sutton

Wheatsheaf

White Lion, Childer Thornton - no advance bookings.

White Swan, Great Sutton - Drinking area open to 7.30. Last orders for food in dining area at 8.30 with advance bookings available.

Rural Areas

The Bull, Shocklach - Opening Friday April 16 at 12 pm. Advance bookings available.

Carden Arms, Tilston - Opening Tues April 13. Tues – Thurs & Sun 12 – 9, Fri & Sat 12 – 10.

Cock O’Barton - Opening Weds April 14. Weds – Fri 4 – 10, Sat 12 – 10.

Egerton Arms, Broxton - Opening Mon April 12

Grosvenor Arms, Aldford - Opening Mon April 12. Outside tables can be booked; some tables will be available for those with no advanced bookings.

Grosvenor Hotel, Pulford (Nelson's Bar) - Opening Monday April 12. Mon - Sun 11 - 8.

Morris Dancer, Kelsall - Opening Mon April 12. Outside tables can be booked; some tables will be available for those with no advanced bookings.

Pheasant Inn, Burwardsley - Opening Mon April 12. Mon – Sun 11 – 8. Advanced bookings recommended by phone or email.

Plough Inn, Christleton - Opening Mon April 12. Food from Weds April 14.

Ring O’Bells, Christleton - Opening Mon April 12. Mon – Sat 11 – 11.30, Sun 11.30 – 9.00.

White Horse, Great Barrow - Opening Mon April 12 at 12pm.

Updated May 3