Outdoor Drinking and Dining – B46 & Beyond
From April 12th (fingers crossed) outdoor hospitality is finally allowed to resume for the first time in almost six months for some. Like a lot of people, I’m looking forward to that first draught beer, and that first meal cooked and served by someone outside my immediate household. And for someone else to do the washing-up. If you’re looking to stay local, here’s a brief list of those venues that plan to open for outdoor drinking and dining.
Please remember that Rule of 6, mask-wearing, hand hygiene and social distancing still applies! Don’t be the jerk that breaks the rules and ruins it for everyone else.
Venues opening for outdoor drinking and dining from April 12th
The Bell Inn, Coleshill. Opening from Monday 12th April, outside seating available on a first come first served basis. Outdoor menu and table service, also installing outside TVs so they can continue showing live sport. Facebook Page here.
Cafe On The Hill, Coleshill. Hub of the community Cafe on the Hill will be brightening up St Peter’s Walk and serving al fresco from the 12th April! Tina & Dale are currently finalising the menu, but afternoon teas and Picnic On The Hill will back – perfect for spring days ahead. Booking is required, look out for further details on their Facebook Page.
Church End Brewery, Nuneaton. Opening from Monday 12th April. 12:00-22:30. Table service in the meadow garden. No booking, first come first served. Facebook Page here
Cuttle Bridge Inn, Curdworth. Opening from the 12th April at noon for outdoor dining with a reduced menu. To book a table, call 01675 475626 (weekdays from 12 until 6). Facebook Page here
The Dog & Doublet, Sutton Coldfield. First come first served for outside dining, check out their Facebook Page here for further details about their re-opening!
The Dog Inn, Water Orton. Outside dining from the 12th April with a new menu, food served seven days a week. Booking recommended, contact via their Facebook Page.
The Fig & Olive, Middleton. Bookings are now being taken for April 12th onwards. All bookable tables are covered so don’t let those April showers stop you! Credit card details will be requested to secure your booking – please note that there will be a no-show fee if you cancel without any notice. To make a booking, call 0121 308 6102 or via their website.
The Gate Inn Nether Whitacre has added 4 “gabanas” to their garden. These seat 6 people and can be booked on 01675 481292 or 07456 438716, or via their DMs on social media. There’s also plenty of covered benches. They’ve also released their new Garden Menu with plenty of home-cooked options on offer. The Gate have done great work continuing a takeaway service throughout lockdown so show them some love! There is a card machine available but their wi-fi can sometimes be a bit dodgy so they recommend bringing some cash too. Facebook Page here
The Griffin Inn, Shustoke. Open from April 12th. Outside bar, open midday to 9.30pm. Tables are first come, first served. The kitchen will be open for lunch Monday to Saturday 12-2. Facebook Page here.
Lea Marston Hotel, Sutton Coldfield. Outdoor dining will be available from April 12th. For the golfers among you, the golf courses and driving range will be fully open from March 29th (with takeaway food and drink available). Facebook Page here.
The Malt House, Kingsbury. Open Thurs-Sun from 15th April. Send a message via Facebook or call on 01827 875111 to book. Facebook Page here.
No 18 Coffee House, Tamworth. Stretching the B46 & Beyond boundaries a little here, but No 18 will be opening up their courtyard for breakfast, brunch, street food and cocktails from the 12th April. These are a few of my favourite things. Bookings are recommended via their website https://www.no18tamworth.com/
The Plough Inn, Shustoke. Re-opening from the 12th April for outdoor dining. They do have pods which seat between 6-12 but these are already getting booked up very quickly! To book a pod, email theploughshustoke@hotmail.co.uk or call 01675 481557. Outdoor tables are also available on a first come first served basis. For opening times and menu details, please see their Facebook Page
The Railway Inn, Whitacre Heath. Opening from Thursday 22nd April (Thurs-Sun only). No kitchen service, drinks only. Tables available on a first come first served basis. Facebook Page here
The Red Lion, Coleshill. They’ve kept us going with their click and collect service during lockdown, and they are re-opening for outdoor drinking and dining on the 12th April. There are undercover tables which are bookable, and additional walk-in seating for those that don’t mind risking the weather! Call on 01675 467470 to book. Facebook Page here.
The Rose Inn, Baxterley. Opening from Monday 12th April, outside seating available on a first come first served basis. Limited food menu Wednesday-Sundays. Facebook Page here
The Swan, Whitacre Heath. Outdoor drinking and dining plus new menu from 12th April. You’ll find me here on the 13th April. Last food orders at 8pm. Email to book, info@theswanwhitacreheath.co.uk. Facebook Page here.
Whitacre Hall Tea Room, Nether Whitacre. You’ll need somewhere to walk off all this outdoor drinking and dining, and Whitacre Hall is the perfect place. Only you’ll probably put all the calories back on with their selection of homemade cakes. It’s currently open for takeaway drinks, cakes and light bites, and outdoor seating is back from Wednesday April 14th. Facebook Page here
I’ll be adding to this list as more and more outdoor spaces open up so please let me know in the comments below or drop me a message via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!
Make sure you check the venue’s website or social media pages for more details on booking or up-to-date opening hours and menus. And if you book a table but can’t make it, please remember to cancel with sufficient notice so that it can be released for someone else. Non-attendance has a huge impact on small businesses in particular.
