Sunderland city centre pubs which have confirmed they will reopen on Monday April 12

From that date, pubs in England expect to be able to provide table service to customers sitting outdoors. Some pubs have extended outdoor seating or erected marquees, while others are making full use of existing beer gardens, or a pavement licence. All the venues are crossing their fingers for sunny weather.

Some are by booking only, while others are on a first come first served basis. All details are subject to change and customers are advised to check pubs’ websites, social media or to call them beforehand.

Not every pub has announced their intentions, while some have yet to agree exactly which hours they will keep. However, the following 11 say they will provide table service and have confirmed as much, either directly to the Echo or through their social media pages. Here they are in alphabetical order.

- The Chesters, Chester Road will open Sunday to Thursday 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to midnight. April 12 is already fully booked. Book through greatukpubs.co.uk/chesters-sunderland.

- Cooper Rose, Albion Place. A Wetherspoon’s pub. Further details not yet announced, but most Wetherspoon’s pubs opening will do so from 9am to 9pm Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 10pm Friday and Saturday.

- Fitzgerald’s, Green Terrace opens 11am to 11pm, Monday to Friday. Booking advised and food will be served.

- The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace opens its beer garden. Details are yet to be finalised.

- Justice, West Sunniside opens Friday, April 16 serving their outdoor benches and upstairs terrace. Bookings of up to six people for three-hour slots.

- Life of Riley, Green Terrace opens a heated marquee. Bookings and time slots.

- The Manor, Foyle Street opens Monday noon to 10pm, Tuesday to Thursday 2pm to 10pm, Friday 1pm to midnight, Saturday noon to 1am.

- The Museum Vaults, Silksworth Row opens its beer garden. Details yet to be finalised.

- Ps & Qs, Tunstall Road opens its courtyard all week 1pm until late. Booking required through social media. Fully booked for opening Saturday.

- The Ship Isis, Silksworth Row is open at the rear of the pub. Booking not required.

- The Terrace, Green Terrace. Bookings are open for allocated time slots.

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