Honiton Wetherspoon set to reopen outdoor area in April

The Star Inn in Honiton is one of a select number of Wetherspoon pubs set to reopen outdoor serving areas from 12 April, as announced by the chain yesterday (Thursday).

The pub giant released a list of 394 of its venues that will open when restrictions lift, which included Honiton.

Opening times will be from 9am to 9pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 9am to 10pm (Friday and Saturday), although there may be restrictions on closing times.

A slightly reduced menu will be offered; including breakfast, burgers, pizza, deli deals, fish and chips and British classics.

Food will be available from 9am to 8pm seven days a week.

Customers will be able to order and pay through the Wetherspoon app, however, Wetherspoon staff will be able to take orders and payment at the table from those who don't have the app.

The Wetherspoon pubs will not be operating a booking system.

Customers will be able to enter the pub to gain access to the outside area and also to use the toilet.

Test and trace will be in operation and hand sanitisers will be available.

Wetherspoon chief executive, John Hutson said: "We are looking forward to welcoming our customers and staff back to our pubs."