SEVERAL pubs across East Lothian have confirmed they are re-opening their beer gardens tomorrow (Monday) for the first time since March as the coronavirus lockdown is eased.

Last Thursday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that pubs would be allowed to open their beer gardens again on Monday.

Two-metre social distancing will still have to be followed and different pubs will have different safety measures in place when they open.

Pubs are not allowed to open their indoors until July 15.

The following pubs in East Lothian have confirmed that they will be re-opening their beer gardens/outdoor areas on Monday:

  • The Castle Inn, Dirleton
  • Ducks Inn, Aberlady
  • Linton Hotel, East Linton
  • Nether Abbey Hotel, North Berwick
  • No. 12 Hotel & Bistro, North Berwick
  • The Old Clubhouse, Gullane
  • Tweeddale Arms, Gifford
  • The Volunteer Arms, Dunbar
  • The Winton Arms, Pencaitland
  • Watersido Bistro, Haddington

The following pubs have also confirmed that they will be re-opening their beer gardens/outdoor areas later on next week:

  • Station Yard Micropub, Dunbar - Tuesday
  • The Brig & Barrel, Dunbar - Wednesday
  • Tyneside Tavern (and Mazzoli Italian Kitchen), Haddington - Wednesday
  • The Green, Haddington - Friday 
  • Mercat Grill, Whitecraig - Friday

Meanwhile, WhyNot? in North Berwick is opening its garden cafe on Monday and the Royal Mackintosh Hotel in Dunbar also hopes to open its beer garden next weekend.

For more details on each pub's specific opening times and any special rules, see that pub's Facebook page or website.

Several other pubs in East Lothian have confirmed that they will re-open on July 15, the first day when pubs are allowed to open their indoors.

The Longniddry Inn has also confirmed that it will be opening on July 15 as a one-metre social distancing venue, with the beer garden open too.

Is your pub opening its beer garden next week? Let us know and we'll add it to this list.