We are opening 2nd December
Tier 2: Guidelines
This is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections, where some additional restrictions need to be in place.
- you must not socialise with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
- you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 people outside, including in a garden or a public space – this is called the ‘rule of 6’
- businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-Secure manner, other than those which remain closed by law, such as nightclubs
- pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals.
- hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to:
- provide table service only, in premises which sell alcohol
- close between 11pm and 5am (hospitality venues in airports, ports, transport services and motorway service areas are exempt)
- stop taking orders after 10pm
- hospitality businesses and venues selling food and drink for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through
- early closure (11pm) applies to casinos, cinemas, theatres, museums, bowling alleys, amusement arcades, funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities, and bingo halls. Cinemas, theatres and concert halls can stay open beyond 11pm in order to conclude performances that start before 10pm
- public attendance at outdoor and indoor events (performances and shows) is permitted, limited to whichever is lower: 50% capacity, or either 2,000 people outdoors or 1,000 people indoors
- public attendance at spectator sport and business events can resume inside and outside, subject to social contact rules and limited to whichever is lower: 50% capacity, or either 2,000 people outdoors or 1,000 people indoors
- places of worship remain open but you must not socialise with people from outside of your household or support bubble while you are indoors there, unless a legal exemption applies
- weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies and receptions, 30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, and 15 people can attend linked commemorative events such as wakes or stonesettings.
- organised outdoor sport, and physical activity and exercise classes can continue
- organised indoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes will only be permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with (or share a support bubble with). There are exceptions for indoor disability sport, sport for educational purposes and supervised sport and physical activity for under-18s, which can take place with larger groups mixing
- you can continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open, but should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible
- if you live in a tier 2 area, you must continue to follow tier 2 rules when you travel to a tier 1 area. Avoid travel to or overnight stays in tier 3 areas other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities. You can travel through a tier 3 area as a part of a longer journey
- for international travel see the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice for your destination and the travel corridors list
For more information
Christmas bubble
Making a Christmas Bubble
The festive period is an important time for many people of all faiths and none who come together over the holidays. The UK Government and Devolved Administrations recognise that people will want to be with their friends and family over Christmas, particularly after an incredibly difficult year.
For many, this will mean that it isn’t possible to celebrate Christmas in the way you normally would.
Between 23 and 27 December:
- you can form an exclusive ‘Christmas bubble’ composed of people from no more than three households
- you can only be in one Christmas bubble
- you cannot change your Christmas bubble
- you can travel between tiers and UK nations for the purposes of meeting your Christmas bubble
- you can only meet your Christmas bubble in private homes or in your garden, places of worship, or public outdoor spaces
- you can continue to meet people who are not in your Christmas bubble outside your home according to the rules in the tier where you are staying
- you cannot meet someone in a private dwelling who is not part of your household or Christmas bubble
You should travel to meet those in your Christmas bubble and return home between the 23 and 27 December.
Forming a Christmas Bubble
Christmas bubbles, support bubbles and childcare bubbles are all different things and have their own specific rules.
The rules on forming and using a Christmas bubble will be the law. You must follow them to minimise the spread of infection.
Everyone is allowed to form a Christmas bubble. There are three main rules:
- you can only be in one Christmas bubble
- you cannot change your Christmas bubble
- your Christmas bubble should not include people from more than three households
It is important that you keep your Christmas bubble as small as possible.
You must not form a Christmas bubble if you are self-isolating. See information on self-isolation and Christmas bubbles below.
Forming a different Christmas bubble to the people you live with normally
You are allowed to form a different Christmas bubble from the people you live with normally. If you and the people you are living with want to be in different Christmas bubbles, you can choose to stay somewhere else with different people for this period and form a Christmas bubble with that household and one other household (this will count as three households). You should check the guidance on households where everybody is not in the same Christmas bubble below.
Meeting with your Christmas Bubble
Everybody in a Christmas bubble is responsible for taking clear steps to prevent catching and spreading the virus. If you do not follow these rules, you increase the risk of catching the virus, and spreading it to your friends and family.
You should take particular care to follow this advice if you are in a Christmas bubble with anybody who is vulnerable or clinically extremely vulnerable. There is further advice on what to do if you are clinically extremely vulnerable further down this page.
Keeping you safe
Keeping you safe
Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance and we have the highest standards of cleaning and hygiene training in place.
Your visit may need to look a little different, but our high levels of service remain unchanged so we hope very much that it will feel the same. So please relax & enjoy.
Any team member showing symptoms will be sent home immediately and required to follow government guidelines before returning to work.
We ask that if you or any accompanying persons are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 that you postpone your visit. We have a new temperature apparatus and will check temperatures of all customers, we respectfully reserve the right to refuse service.
All our teams members will be trained in our new cleaning procedures. High contact points will be sanitised regularly. Hand sanitiser will be available throughout our pub and we request that you use them on arrival and during your time with us. Supplied by ViraShield, using fully Covid-19 tested, 24-hr Hand Sanistiser.
We will be operating with a reduced number of tables in our pub so that we can adhere to social distancing guidelines. Availability may be limited so you are advised to book ahead for drinks and dining.
We are following Government guidelines on household 'get-togethers' and we ask that you adhere to these guidelines. In line with these guidelines, we are taking table bookings for a maximum of 6 people from up to 2 households.
We have taken all reasonable steps to maintain a safe and social distance throughout our pub. In line with government guidelines 1m+ social distancing will be observed. Please keep movement around the pub to a minimum and observe any directional flow.
There will be extended bookable seating areas outside. We are doing our best to accommodate as many people wishing to visit as it is safe to do so.
We will be offering distanced bar service and table service inside to ensure that social distancing guidelines are adhered to when ordering your food and drinks. This will enable a reduced contact experience during your visit. Single use menus will also be available.
To reduce unnecessary handling of cash, we are asking that, if you can, please only use card payments.
We ask that if you or any accompanying persons are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 that you postpone your visit.
Our rooms will be thoroughly sanitised before, during and after your stay. High touch points will also be regularly sanitised throughout your visit. We have removed any unnecessary items from your room to help keep you safe. All our towels and linen are washed at 80 degrees centigrade.
We look forward to welcoming you back!