Pints will be poured and hot food will be served in pubs and restaurants across England from Monday, as places with outdoor seating areas welcome back customers. Indoor spaces will have to wait a little longer to open up from 17 May, while in Scotland hospitality will start to reopen from 26 April. Whether you’re more about an alfresco drink than a full dine-in experience, the prospect of visiting pubs again is an exciting one, so NationalWorld has rounded up the quirkiest and most unusual spots to visit in the country.
9. The Luppitt Inn, Devon
Tucked away in the countryside, this basic pub sits in a veteran landlady’s farmhouse and serves only one locally-brewed beer. It’s one of the last small, informal alehouses in the whole country, and hardly anything has changed over the years. The “bar” is a makeshift counter made of matchboard and there are only a few seats to choose from. Photo: SWNS
10. Canny Man’s, Edinburgh
This Morningside dwell is a Scottish institution - and it’s not hard to deduce why. Known for its bizarre interior - from unusual clocks to moose heads and muskets - and colourful history, many flock to this old-fashioned spot to sample the whisky on offer. And it reportedly makes one of the best Bloody Marys in the city. cannymans.co.uk Photo: Facebook
11. River Exe Cafe, Devon
The unique thing about this floating restaurant is that it is only accessible by water taxi. That’s because, unusually, the River Exe cafe sits right in the middle of the Exe Estuary in east Devon. Its location means a seat here gives diners unmatched views of the colourful Devon sunset, while enjoying fresh fish from the estuary itself. riverexecafe.com Photo: Facebook
12. The Hidden Hut, Cornwall
Owned by the National Trust, The Hidden Hut is just that, secluded on a coastal path above the stunning Porthcurnick Beach in west Cornwall. It resembles an army field kitchen, equipped with simple picnic benches for diners, but the food will not disappoint. Locals flock to this spot for freshly baked pasties, coffee and cake, or a full alfresco lunch from the chalkboard menu which changes daily. hiddenhut.co.uk Photo: Facebook