Denise Cuckow and Alison Thompson enjoying lunch at The Greyhound on the first day of restriction easing.
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Ipswich pubs, restaurants and cafes have said it was "fantastic" to welcome their first indoor customers of 2021 as the Covid lockdown eased.
Publicans and business owners have said the reopening represents "some form of normality" as England moved to step three of the Government's roadmap out of restrictions on Monday.
Liz Kemp, Rosie Southgate, Rosie Kelly and Gina Everett meeting up at Isaacs for the first time since September.
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Hospitality venues are still operating under strict guidelines, as the 'rule of six' on social gatherings is in place and masks must be worn by customers when not seated.