Here we take a tour of those pubs that opened on July 4 after lockdown easing in line with government guidance, although others did choose not to open yet due to unfinished refurbishments. Some decided to allow things to settle down after the initial expected rush. The Grapes in Sleaford’s Southgate is said to have stopped allowing customers into the bar early after becoming concerned about numbers and social distancing indoors.

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Barge and Bottle. EMN-200607-171013001 Photo: Midlands

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The Packhorse Inn. EMN-200607-171002001 Photo: Midlands

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The Packhorse Inn. EMN-200607-170950001 Photo: Midlands

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The Marquis of Granby, Northgate, Sleaford. L-R Liam Orley, Conor Thompson, Megan Willis, Tom Broughton, Ollie Harrod, Sarah Searle. EMN-200607-171156001 Photo: Midlands

