pubs in England will reopen for business. But a Downing Street meeting confirmed this week that boozers thirsty for a pint will have to wait until July 4 at the earliest.
Either way, pub owners have begun to make changes at their establishments to maintain social distancing during coronavirus. Mike and Lori Toms, who run the Strawberry Special near Somerset, say they're ready to reopen their pub with safety measures.
Photos show the layout of tables have changed, while perspex screens have been set up, reports Somerset Live. Lori, who runs the pub with her husband, said: “At the end of the day, we've still got bills to pay and we've been getting no income.“We have had our government grant but that's it really.