Take Me Out

If the restrictions are lifted as planned, we can all go to the pub again from Monday 12 April. So long as that all goes to plan, here's what you can expect from some of our great local venues!

Frome Road, Southwick, Nr Trowbridge Weather permitting The Farmhouse will be opening again on Friday 16 April. This locals’ favourite is a great option on warmer days with their big outdoor area. They have lots of picnic benches to ensure everyone is socially distanced and invite guests to bring their own chairs too if they prefer!

On the menu will be classic pub options alongside bottled beers and ciders, wines and spirits (no draught beers will be available for the time being). The Farmhouse will be open Friday 4pm – 8pm for dinner, all day (12noon to 8pm) on Saturdays for lunch and dinner and for Sunday lunches from 12noon to 4pm. There will be a full Sunday roast menu including veggie option. They have been offering takeaways throughout lockdown and this service will also be continuing for the foreseeable so if you’d prefer to eat your food at home then that’s fine too. Rather than operate a booking service they are operating on a first come, first served basis, so get there early!

The Farmhouse has a lovely large garden

01225 764366 | farmhousesouthwick.co.uk

THE GEORGE

67 Woolley Street, Bradford on Avon Following a refurb, The George will be reopening on Wednesday 19 May, by which time hopefully we'll be allowed inside pubs as well as outside! They will be open from 9.30am for coffee, cake and breakfast, lunch and dinner, all of which can also be enjoyed in their sunny garden. The George is busy gearing up for the return of their fabulous four-course supper club on Thursday 27 May. It costs £30 per head with the option to add a matching wine flight. Bookings are now being taken! And if you can’t wait for that, The George is also still offering their regular Friday Dinner date menus with 3 courses for £20. Email Info@ thegeorgebradfordonavon.co.uk for their weekly changing menu of deliciousness.

The George will continue to offer takeaways "Following a refurb, The George will be reopening on Wednesday 19 May."

The Old Ham Tree will continue serving takeways once the pub reopens 01225 865650 | thegeorgebradfordonavon.co.uk

THE OLD HAM TREE

Ham Green, Holt The Old Ham Tree has been offering a takeaway service throughout lockdown and is planning to open its outside space from Friday 16 April, serving traditional pub food classics and full range of draught/bottled beers and ciders, wines and spirits. The pub will be open Wednesday to Sunday lunchtimes and evenings, if warm enough, and the garden can accommodate up to 50 covers, and there are additional picnic benches in the gazebo if the weather isn’t playing ball! Head along for food or just to have a couple of drinks, all are most welcome! Booking in advance online via their website is recommended.

01225 782581 | theoldhamtree.com

The Sign of the Angel will be opening for lunch in their garden

THE SIGN OF THE ANGEL

Church Street, Lacock The Sign of The Angel is opening from Wednesday 14 April for lunch in their beautiful garden. They will be serving coffee and cake from 10.30 am, then a special 'Garden Menu' from 12-4pm alongside a children’s menu. They will be open Wednesday to Sunday.

From Monday 17 May the plan is to open the Inn fully and return to their usual menus. They have a limited supply of gazebos available if the sun does not shine but do bring some layers as they aren’t heated and you can’t rely on the weather! You can make a booking online now.

01249 730230 | signoftheangel.co.uk

THE SWAN HOTEL

Church Street, Bradford on Avon The Swan, famous for its delicious Thai food in particular, will be opening its doors on Thursday 15 April. The hotel has plenty of outdoor space and will be open on Thursday and Friday evenings for dinner and on Saturdays and Sundays for lunch and dinner. And if you just fancy a drink, you are more than welcome to pop in too!

On the menu will be all their Thai favourites and pub classics as well as a full range of draught/bottled beers and ciders, wines and spirits. The Swan has a marquee in case the weather isn’t being terribly kind and they have a table ordering system that works through your mobile phone. Booking via phone or email stay@theswanbradford.co.uk is recommended.

"On the menu will be all their Thai favourites and pub classics as well as a full range of draught/bottled beers and ciders, wines and spirits." The Swan Hotel

01225 868686 | theswanbradford.co.uk

TIMBRELL’S YARD

49 St Margaret’s Street, Bradford on Avon From Monday 12 April until Sunday 16 May Timbrelll’s Yard is performing its own rite of spring with five weeks of outdoor eating and drinking, in warmth and style, whatever the weather. They will also be serving food from a brand new Inside Out menu, full of seasonal dishes prepared with local ingredients.

They will be open all day, every day from Monday from 8.30am – 10pm weekdays and 8.30am – 11pm on weekends serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. You can make reservations for up to six people from two households.

Everyone is hoping for spring sunshine, dry days and warm evenings, but just in case the British weather doesn’t deliver, they have a wood burner and sheepskin rugs to keep you cosy. You’ll be under canvas so do come dressed for the occasion. A little layering is always wise! And, of course, you’ll need a face covering.