A NATIONAL pub operator has confirmed that three of its Southampton watering holes are due to reopen with an outdoor offering next month.

Marston's said The Anchor in Test Lane, Redbridge, Pitcher & Piano at Ocean Village and The Hinkler in Hinkler Road, Thornhill, will be back serving customers from April 12, should the Government's roadmap out of lockdown stay on track.

Bookings for tables are now being accepted online.

The brewery, pub and hotel business said almost 70 per cent of its English pubs are due to reopen in a matter of weeks.

With the focus on alfresco hospitality, pubs that can accommodate customers in outdoor gardens will operate with an adapted offering in line with restrictions.

Ralph Findlay, CEO of Marston’s, said: “We are delighted we can reopen many of our pubs, but we can’t wait until all our pubs can serve customers once again.

"The resilience of our pub managers and pub partners during this time has been admirable and we look forward to safely welcoming back guests and re-uniting friends and family.”

Details across all Marston’s pubs regarding reopening include:

  • Adapted food and drink offers for customers to enjoy outdoors. Pub food will be at the heart of every menu which will include vegetarian and vegan options
  • To accompany table service, Marston’s has introduced an online ordering system called ‘Marston’s Tap’. The online platform is available across the majority of Marston’s pubs for guests to use and a full rollout is underway
  • Bookings are being accepted and guests can reserve a table via each pub’s website. But, pubs will also be accepting walk-ins
  • Access to toilets and baby changing facilities will be available

Marston's said while pubs have been closed, where possible, it has invested in and adapted its outdoor spaces and pub gardens to enhance guest experience for the reopening.