People all over England enjoyed their first night out in months last night, following the easing of Covid restrictions earlier this week.
Beer gardens and outdoor seating areas were packed with revellers in cities and towns all over the country, on the first Friday night since pubs and bars have been allowed to reopen.
Things aren’t totally back to normal yet, with social distancing guidelines still in effect and pubs only able to serve people outdoors.
According to the lockdown roadmap laid out by Boris Johnson earlier this year, hospitality venues won’t be able to fully reopen until 17 May at the earliest.
1. Soho, London
Police officers attempt to keep the crowd away from a police van after a man was arrested on Old Compton Street in Soho on April 16, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images) Photo: (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)
2. Soho, London
Police officers outside an off license on Old Compton Street in Soho after bars and restaurants closed on April 16, 2021 in London, England (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images) Photo: (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)
3. Soho, London
People enjoying food and drinks at tables set out in the street in Soho on April 16, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images) Photo: (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)
4. Manchester
Two girls take a selfie while drinking alcohol on a wall in Manchester's Northern Quarter on April 16, 2021 in Manchester, England (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images) Photo: (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)