21 Cheshire west pubs which will open on April 12

A range of pubs, bars and restaurants in Cheshire west are preparing to reopen their doors for the scheduled April 12 date, the earliest date allowed as part of the Government's roadmap in easing Covid restrictions.

From April 12, hospitality venues will be allowed to serve people outdoors and there will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks, and there will be no curfew. However, customers must order, eat and drink while seated (table service).

We at The Standard are just as keen to see our locals reopen to the public once more, so have looked around to see which pubs are ready to welcome back patrons in the Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham and Helsby and rural areas.

Below are pubs which have confirmed they will be reopening on April 12.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and all information is correct at time of writing. People are advised to check with the pub beforehand on the day as some are taking bookings, while others are serving customers on a 'first come, first served' basis. Most have advised customers the outdoor availability will also be dependent on the weather.

It is expected that all pubs that are able to do so will reopen by May 17, the date currently scheduled by the Government as the day when customers can eat and drink indoors.

Chester

• The Coach House Inn

The Coach House Inn, Chester. Picture: Google.

The pub right next to Chester Town Hall will be reopening on April 12 with a new marquee area to shield customers from the elements and the nearby Northgate Development works. The new outdoor drinking and eating area will be open at 10am.

Other Chester pubs opening on April 12:

• Wheatsheaf Inn, Upton,
• Town Crier, City Road,
• Artichoke, Steam Mill Street
• The Lock Keeper, Canal Side
• Architect, Nicholas Street
• The Rake, Huntington
• Cheshire Cat, Christleton
• Ring O' Bells, Christleton

Ellesmere Port

• White Swan, Old Chester Road, Great Sutton

White Swan, Ellesmere Port. Picture: Google.

A revamped menu awaits customers when the White Swan reopens its doors at 11am on April 12, with the pub saying it's aiming to offer a "unique outdoor dining experience" for everyone.

Other Ellesmere Port pubs reopening:

• Old Hall Farm, Kinsey Road
• The Woodland, Chester Road, Whitby
• Bunbury Arms, Stoak

Frodsham and Helsby

• The Bears Paw, Frodsham

The Bears Paw, Frodsham. Picture: Google.

The Greene King pub says bookings are now being taken for its beer garden on April 12.

Other Frodsham and Helsby pubs reopening:

• Queens Head, Frodsham

Chester villages

• Grosvenor Arms, Aldford

Grosvenor Arms, Aldford. Picture: Google.

The Brunning and Price pub will operate a mixture of bookings and walk-ins at its site from April 12.

Other Chester villages pubs reopening:

• The Morris Dancer, Kelsall
• Greyhound Inn, Saughall
• Black Dog, Waverton
• The Chester Fields, Bridge Trafford
• Egerton Arms, Broxton