Gallery: Back to the bar! Sleaford area pubs and restaurants see brisk trade on reopening

There were happy scenes of relief as Sleaford area customers were able to revisit their favourite bars, restaurants and cafes for a drink or meal this week.

By Andy Hubbert

Published 13th Apr 2021, 12:03 BST

Updated 13th Apr 2021, 15:50 BST

With pubs, restaurants and cafes now allowed to reopen from April 12 to serve customers outdoors, the hospitality sector around Sleaford has gone into overdrive.

Pub gardens have been a hive of activity as owners geared to recoup their losses from months of closure, bringing in new seating, canopies, patios, planters and heating to ensure a comfortable experience for diners and drinkers until business can open up indoors.

They are all excited to see customers return. Tables are limited to parties of six, with the first few evenings booking up fast.

Here we show some of the scenes of happy customers enjoying Monday’s sunshine.

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First customers through the door at Watergate Yard in Sleaford, Dave Brackley and Al Smalley were having a business meeting. EMN-211204-163450001 Photo: Midlands

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Kyla and Mark Roberts raise a glass at the Solo Bar and Restaurant in Sleaford Market Place. EMN-211204-163439001 Photo: Midlands

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Bill and Dorrie Tebb were just pleased to sit down and have a coffee somewhere in Sleaford again, pictured at Millers Bar and Restaurant. EMN-211204-163428001 Photo: Midlands

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Rebecca Kelly and Tom Haigh were looking forward to their meal at Millers Restaurant and Bar. EMN-211204-163418001 Photo: Midlands

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