Pubs and restaurants across Bristol reopen for outside service today and there are dozens of fantastic places for us to visit.
For fans of colourful venues, the best place to head for your first pint and bite to eat might just be Bristol Old Vic.
The historic King Street theatre has launched 17 "beach hut" style cabins outside, inspired by the bright houses of Totterdown and decorated with a touch of theatrical magic.
Bristol Old Vic's artists and stage carpenters have put their skills to good use by creating the "socially distanced haven".
Each cabin is themed around a production from the theatre's 255-year history, from Peter O'Toole's iconic Hamlet of the 1950s, right up to the theatre's recent West End hit productions Touching the Void and The Grinning Man.
Memorabilia adorning the venue was sourced from the theatre's extensive archive held at Bristol University's Theatre Collection, giving a small insight into its fascinating survival story and connection to the city.
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The theatre bar is providing a selection of craft beers from Left Handed Giant, local ciders, coffee, tea, snacks and more from its menu - including pies from Bristol institution Pieminister.
To keep the public as safe as possible, food and drink is ordered via an app and table service is provided, while entry to the theatre is limited to toilet access only.
In accordance with current Government guidelines, the cabins can accommodate groups of six people each and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
These first small steps allow Bristol Old Vic to begin its road to recovery, with May 17 the current official date for indoor performances to begin across the country.
At that time the theatre will be launching an "exciting new dining offer".
Director or Productions and Operations at Bristol Old Vic, Dave Harraway, said: "After a long and cold winter, we’re ready to throw open the doors to our summer cabins here at Bristol Old Vic.
"King Street is world-renowned for its welcome and atmosphere and we are delighted to open this new addition to the brilliant offers available around us. We very much look forward to seeing you soon."
Opening Times
The huts open today (April 12) for a soft launch before officially opening tomorrow.
They will be open from midday - 11pm between Tuesday and Saturday, and from midday - 6pm on Sunday.
