December is normally a month of boozing, parties and merriment as we celebrate the Christmas season.
Work nights out, festive drinks with friends and family get togethers make it many people's favourite time of the year.
But with England placed into a tier system as part of our fight against Covid-19, things looked very different in 2020.
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit throughout the pandemic, with pubs, restaurants and bars forced to close their doors for months.
And in the short period they were allowed to open, they had to completely change the way they run to keep everyone safe from coronavirus.
The Nordic Spirit Experience, at the Vauxhall Beer and Food Garden in London, has gone out of its way to offer visitors a fun and festive night out while keeping with all the social distancing rules.
Describing itself as a "urban oasis providing welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of London", the bar is definitely a bit of a tardis.
Behind a small door tucked under the railway arch right by the station is a large outside area filled with social-distancing friendly tables.
As well as a huge bar, there are a range of food kiosks serving those essential substantial meals - including Greek, Mexican, French, burgers and Chinese.
The experience has its own app, which means everything is delivered straight to your table to keep the Covid risk down.
Three huge LED screens have been erected up and down the garden showing all major live sports, including Premier League & European Football, World Championship Boxing & UFC.
And when we're allowed back inside, the venue has some great indoor options - which are lovely and warm.
The Vauxhall Comedy Club offers up some great entertainment, and there will be a selection of other musical offerings throughout the winter.
For more information visit the Vauxhall Food and Beer Garden website.
