Which pubs and restaurants are reopening from 4th July?
With government regulations set to change on 4th July to allow the reopening of pubs and restaurants, we’ve looked into which venues in borough of Kettering are planning on opening, and when.
You’ll find that each venue has introduced new measures to ensure that they open safely for customers and staff whilst maintaining social distancing. Some of these changes include table booking only, limited numbers per table, more spaced out and outdoor seating, limited opening times, hand sanitisation stations and more. We’ve included links to their social media pages with more detail on the changes each pub will be making. If you’re planning a trip to a pub or restaurant now make sure you follow the latest Government guidance to stay safe www.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you are aware of any changes to the information below, or have details for any places we have missed, please let us know by messaging our This is Kettering facebook page, or email thisiskettering@kettering.gov.uk
You can find out more about how Kettering town centre is reopening for business and how we’re encouraging people to stay safe and shop local at www.thisiskettering.com/reopening
Opened on Saturday 4th July
Billionaires – Billionaires will reopen on 4th July, working on a table service system for food and drinks. Their bars will be open from 11am daily and the kitchen will be open from 12-3 5-9pm. Full details of the changes can be found in this Facebook post.
The Shire Horse – The Shire Horse will re-open on Saturday 4th July at 12pm. They have made significant changes to adhere to government guidelines and to protect customers and staff; booking of tables are advised. Full details of the changes can be found in this Facebook post.
Old Market Inn – The Old Market Inn will open on Saturday 4th July. They won’t be taking bookings, but this is only until they’re familiar with our new ways of working so until further notice it will be walk in only.
Earl of Dalkeith – The Earl of Dalkeith will open as normal but will be closing 1 hour earlier.
The Peacock Inn – Plan to reopen on 4th July with opening times changed to midday, daily.
The Wayfarers – Reopening at 12 noon on Saturday 4th July.
Trading Post – Set to reopen on 4th July with seating for 150 people internally and 56 people externally and are encouraging bookings for both diners and drinkers. Their facebook page contains lots of videos answering questions on how they will be doing things differently.
The Red Lion, Cranford – Reopening 4th July with maximum table sizes of 6 people, with bookings and deposits required. There will also be tables available for drinkers only with more details on facebook.
The Piper – Reopening on 4th July from 11am with their usual opening hours and a no table, no service rule in place.
The Olde Victoria, Burton Latimer – Opening at 10am on 4th July, and reopening for food on 8th July.
The Briars – Reopening at 12 noon on Saturday 4th July.
The Harlequin – Reopening at 12 noon on Saturday 4th July.
The R Inn Bar and Grill, Desborough – reopening at midday on Saturday 4th July. They’ve made a great video on their facebook page showing what you can expect from the changes they have made.
The Raj – reopening on 4th July with new outdoor seating among other changes.
Exotic Dining – reopening on 4th July with bookings available.
White Horse Inn, Stoke Albany – reopened on 4th July.
The Swan, Braybrooke – reopened on 4th July.
Kushboo, Burton Latimer – reopened on 4th July.
Mu Mu – reopened on 4th July.
Rising Sun – reopened on 4th July.
Casa di Roma – reopened on 4th July.
Stirrup Cup, Barton Seagrave – reopened on 4th July
Confirmed to reopen in the coming weeks
Kino Lounge – Kino Lounge will open from Wednesday 8th July for not only dining service, but also takeaway.
Midland Band Club – Reopening from 7pm on Wednesday 8th July for members only.
Aura – Aura is set to reopen on Friday 10th July, from 2pm – 12:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. Table bookings are advised, with a small deposit and a maximum of 6 people per table, subject to a time limit. New outdoor seating will be available, and ID will be required from each person upon entry where your details will be held in our secure system for 21 days, for your safety.
Hobson’s Choice – Reopening on Monday 6th July for dining.
Sonora Mexican Kitchen – Look forward to welcoming you back on the 9th July, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as they begin to build up again.
The George, Desborough – set to reopen on 13th July.
Telford Lodge Brewers Fayre – Reopening on 30th July – available to book from 17th July.
Kettering town centre bars that aren’t opening yet
Abacus – no plans on social media
Decades – no plans on social media
Pop Central – yet to decide
Rising Sun – no information on social media
Stitching Pony – say to keep an eye on their social media for an announcement on when they’ll reopen
