Bristol venues poised for tier two reopening

Matt Hancock has announced that Bristol and north Somerset are to move from tier three to tier two.

Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced that Bristol and north Somerset are to move from tier three to tier two, meaning pubs and bars in those areas can once again reopen. 

There is also good news for Herefordshire, which will move from tier two into tier one.

Hancock revealed the news on 17 December while also outlining which areas in England will move up to tier three restrictions.

Unfortunately, most of the south east of England will enter the toughest measures to combat the virus, including Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Hampshire.

All tier changes are to take place at 00.01am on 19 December 2020.

Hospitality businesses operating under tier three rules must completely close to dine-in customers (with delivery and takeaway services remaining open), while businesses in tier two areas can open dine-in bookings to single households or bubbles, serving food and alcohol. Groups of up to six from different households can be seated outside for food and drink bookings.

Venues in tier two can take last orders at 10pm before doors close at 11pm.