First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the hospitality sector can reopen its outdoor areas from April 26 during her latest statement on Scotland’s routemap out of lockdown.
Here are nine Edinburgh pubs that are looking forward to welcoming back drinkers to their outdoor spaces next month.
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1. Bar 50
Bar 50 in Blackfirars Street, Edinburgh, has announced that it's ready to take bookings for 26 April and beyond that date as restrictions ease. Photo: Supplied
2. CC Blooms
CC Blooms in Edinburgh developed a new outdoor seating areas for customers during the summer last year. The popular city centre bar has confirmed it will be taking outdoor bookings from 26 April. Photo: JPI Media
3. The Balerno Inn
The Balerno Inn in Balerno is also raring to go come April 26 when the staff are looking forward to pouring an alcoholic beverage (outside) for their customers - something they haven't be able to do since October last year. Photo: Supplied
4. The Pear Tree
Hailed as one of the best beer gardens in Edinburgh, The Pear Tree in Newington is looking forward to welcoming back all walks of life to enjoy a beverage at their popular drinking spot. Photo: supplied