The long-awaited re-opening as lockdown restrictions ease is almost here.
From Monday, the hospitality sector can serve alcohol outdoors, and only until 10:00pm.
Businesses have bene busy preparing their beer gardens and outdoor areas in preparation for their first customers after months of being closed.
Many have reported a huge number of bookings for tables, but some are operating a ‘first come, first served ’policy, and there are some with two-hour limits.
5. O'Connells, High Street.
The popular beer garden is back in business. The bar has introduced a refundable £20 deposit per table after previously being hit by no-shows. Each table has a two hour time slot. Photo: n/a
6. Strathearn Hotel, Wishart Place
The hotel re-opens with breakfast from 9:00am, complete with a new menu Its beer garden will also be open on a first come first served basis - no advance booking necessary Photo: Strathearn Hotel
7. Oswald House, Dunnikier Park
You won't find a beer garden in a more historic setting than at the top of the town. Bookings being taken for tables. Photo: na
8. Robert Nairn, Kirk Wynd
The bar has permission for pavement tables for diners, as well as a small outdoor area tp the rear. Photo: Fife Free Press