A man wearing a Bristol Rovers-style football jersey was among the first in the UK to get a drink as pubs opening across the country today (July 4).
Martin Sherrell, 63, pitched up at the The Berkeley in Queens Road in Bristol at 8am and ate a breakfast - before ordering alcohol as allowed at 9am.
He said he usually visits The Commercial Rooms but, as it was shut, was forced to relocate to the other Wetherspoon pub in the city with his two friends.
Martin added that the trio were the only people in the pub when it opened - although staff said they were expecting many more later.
He ordered a bottle of Magners cider - and said that he would be enjoying a few more as the day wore on.
Martin said: "I had an early night last night in preparation. I set the alarm for 6am - but I was up at 5.15am.
"I've barely slept since I heard the Prime Minister's announcement that pubs could open.
"I was joking that I would have camped outside if it wasn't raining.
"Me and my mates usually meet a couple of times a week, but we haven't been to a Wetherspoons since March. We've been drinking there for years.
"There was just the three of us and three workers when it opened. I think they're expecting more later.
"I'm being sensible about it though. We all are. I'm a full-time carer for my mum. I've got a mask with me.
"I've had a nice bottle of Magners cider - I do like them. I'll have a couple more."
The pub is one of many across the city opening doors to drinkers today.
Full list of the pubs opening can be seen here.
