Bars and restaurants across Liverpool can reopen their doors from April 12 according to the Government’s lockdown roadmap.
Revealing his plans in the House of Commons last month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson laid out the earliest dates we can expect restrictions to ease and for venues such as bars, restaurants, salons, cinemas and more to reopen.
April 12 will see hospitality venues like pubs and restaurants reopen, but only for outdoor dining and drinking.
From then, the Rule of Six will return - which means up to six people, or two households, can meet outdoors, including at beer gardens, cafes or restaurants with outdoor seating spaces.
In anticipation of the big day, many of Liverpool’s bars and restaurants have opened their diaries to get visitors booked in.
Others, however, have opted to offer walk-ins only as outdoor seating is weather dependent.
We’ve taken a look and rounded up just some of the places taking bookings for April 12.
If we’ve missed your favourite bar or restaurant that’s taking bookings, let us know in the comments below.
Free State Kitchen
The Maryland Street restaurant is home to a large beer garden that is the perfect sun trap during the summer.
In a post on Facebook, Free State Kitchen confirmed its bookings are now open.
The post said: “Our diary is now open! We plan to reopen for outside dining from 12pm, Wednesday 14th April. All bookings can be made via our Booking button or on our website.
“We will only be accepting booking for outside and will open our diary for inside bookings near to the proposed May 17th date. So if you want a table from 17th May onwards, we will allocate it outside for the time being, in case of any government changes!
“Tables can be booked for a maximum of 6 people from mixed households.
“However, if you're from a max of 2 households and would like a larger table, please email direct to hello@freestatekitchen.co.uk We can't wait to see you all again soon!!”
Maray
Liverpool favourite Maray is reopening for outdoor service at its dockside restaurant from April 12.
Bookings are now open here.
Maray’s Bold Street and Allerton sites will reopen from May 17.
The Albert Hotel
Lark Lane pub The Albert Hotel is reopening from April 12 for outdoor services.
According to its website, bookings will reopen from March 15 and the demand is expected to be high.
To book, click here.
Birdies Bar & BBQ
Baltic Triangle favourite Birdies has opened its bookings via its website.
The bar will also be running bottomless brunch events every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which includes a selection of tacos from Locked and Loaded (formally Apocalypse Cow), bottomless prosecco or a keggie of beer for £35pp. You can book here.
Allerton Manor Golf Club
Allerton Manor Golf Club took to Facebook to share that its bookings are now open.
The post said: You can now book outdoor dining for tables from the 12th April! Heated & covered seating is available at The Old Stables Restaurant & outdoor seating is available at Fletcher’s Sports Bar.
“Due to the government guidelines that will be in place come 12th April, these bookings are weather dependant as we unfortunately cannot seat you indoors. Stay tuned for our new menus and more information, coming soon!
“Book The Old Stables -https://www.resdiary.com/res.../theoldstablesatallertonmanor
“Book Fletcher’s Sports Bar - https://www.resdiary.com/restaurant/fletcherssportsbar
“Bookings are currently only being taken online so please refrain from calling to book a table at this moment in time. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!”
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse in Liverpool ONE is reopening from April 12 and bookings are live now.
You can book here.
The Elephant Pub & Bakehouse
The Elephant in Woolton has shared its reopening news on Facebook.
The post said: “How exciting is this!! We can't wait to see you all again enjoying your local pub. Book online for outside tables from 12th April - 16th May & inside tables from 17th May onwards.
“Who's ready for a pub lunch & ice cold pint or glass of fizz...we are! We have a new menu ready to go with some exciting new dishes to welcome you back with.
“We have a limited number of outside tables allocated for pre-booking so make sure you take full advantage & get booked in now - theelephantwoolton.co.uk/reservations
“Please be aware outside bookings 12th April-16th May are weather dependent. If we cannot open on certain dates due to bad weather conditions all bookings will be contacted to re-arrange. Fingers crossed for a sunny spring”.
The Pen Factory
The Pen Factory on Hope Street has shared an update on Facebook regarding its reopening, but fans of the venue will have a little longer to wait.
The post read: “Just popping on to let you know that our booking system is open and ready to take your reservations for May onwards. You can book through our website, resdiary or email.
“Only a few months till we can see you again.Have a safe and happy weekend from us x”
You can book here.
Madre
Albert Dock restaurant Madre has now opened its bookings online.
The venue has a large garden area for visitors to enjoy from April 12 and serves up everything from authentic Mexican cuisine to an extensive cocktail menu.
You can book here.
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Boujee Restaurant and Bar
One of Liverpool’s most Instagrammable restaurants is reopening on April 12 for outdoor services.
Taking to Instagram to share the news, Boujee wrote: “Hands up if you’re excited to be back at your fav restaurant with your fav Boujee Bae’s.
“We have a limited number of tables for Boujee Liverpool External opening 12th April for outdoor dining before the main restaurant opens on the 17th May.”
You can book here.
Tribeca
Smithdown Road’s Tribeca has now opened its booking system ahead of April 12.
Sharing the news on Facebook, the team wrote: “Flamin-go! You can now book a table (max.4 people) on our outdoor terrace from 12/4 onwards. Go to the button on this page to do so!”.
You can book here.
