A number of pubs in Lancashire are set to fling open their doors once more on Monday, welcoming customers back inside after what feels like the longest winter of lockdowns ever.

Pubs owned and managed by Stonegate Group, have outlined their plans to reopen with each pub ensuring it complies with the new Covid-19 Secure Workplace Guidance, introducing measures to protect staff and customers and ensuring the smooth running of operations.

Understanding the importance of clarity for customers, the pubs have installed external signage clearly setting out the safety measures in place.

Customers will be greeted with a warm welcome from both managers and teams, and robust Covid-secure measures will be in place including clear social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning regimes and adhering to NHS Test and Trace guidelines; full table service with contactless payments available, customers can also order food and drinks via an app.

There will be dedicated smoking areas, away from those customers wishing to dine.

A spokesperson for Stonegate Group said: “We are looking forward to welcoming people back through our doors on May 17.

"Our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our teams and customers, whilst ensuring everyone is able to enjoy and make the most out of their long-awaited visit to our venues.”

Stonegate Group is operating a phased approach with around 45 per cent of its managed estate opening outside on April 12, while the remaining managed sites have reopened throughout May and will continue to do so throughout June, as restrictions ease.

From Monday May 17 90 per cent of the estate will be operational.

Tables can be booked by calling the Stonegate central booking team on 03300 949251 or via each site’s website which can be found by searching here: stonegategroup.co.uk/find-your-local

List of Stonegate Group managed pubs opening in Lancashire from Monday:

  • Yates Blackpool Market Street
  • Molloys, Blackpool
  • Walkabout, Blackpool
  • Foxhall and Reflex, Blackpool
  • Castle Hotel, Blackpool
  • Penny Bank, Lancaster
  • Bridgewater, Darwen
  • Roper Hall, Preston
  • Prince Of Wales, Chorley