As the country emerges from lockdown, customers are beginning to return to their favourite pubs after several months away.
The majority of pubs reopened on Saturday, July 4 in line with government guidance, but one of the country's biggest pub chains took things a little slower.
Greene King announced that it would not be reopening any of its 1,700 UK pubs on July 4. Instead, it chose Monday, July 6 as the date from which two thirds of its pubs would reopen, with the rest to follow suit in the coming days and weeks.
All venues run by the Suffolk-based brewery have put a list of five 'Pub Safe' promises in place to keep customers safe from Covid-19, which includes safe social distancing and enhanced cleaning.
Which pubs in Leeds have reopened?
The following Greene King pubs reopened on Monday, July 6:
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Griffin (Boar Lane, Leeds)
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Malt Shovel (Armley)
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Bridgewater Arms (Kirkstall Road, Leeds)
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Roundhay (Roundhay)
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Woodies (Headingley)
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Regent (Chapel Allerton)
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Lord Darcy (Alwoodley)
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Angel Inn (Rothwell)
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Skyrack (St Michael’s Road, Leeds)
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Dragon (Wortley)
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Pendas Arms (Whinmoor)
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Gildersome Arms (Morley)
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Travellers Rest (Armley)
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Station Hotel (Crossgates)
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Horsforth (Horsforth)
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Lawnswood Arms (Adel)
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Pheasant (Birstall)
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Heathfield Farm (Birkenshaw)
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Devon (Whitkirk)
The remaining pubs that did not open their doors on that date will reopen soon, according to Greene King bosses.
Andy Wilson, managing director of destination food brands at Greene King, said: “After a long period of uncertainty for the industry, we're delighted that we're able to start reopening our doors from this week for customers up and down the country.
"We know how much the local pub means to the British people; they are more than just a building, they are at the very heart of their communities.
"Of course, customers will notice some differences when they return, but it's important that alongside implementing these changes we maintain the very essence of the great British pub.
"We know how eager people are to return, and we ask that our customers enjoy their pub experience safely and following the guidance that we've put in place, which is there to protect both them and our team."
