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Cold spring: operators have invented food and drink offers that include hot water bottles or hot drinks to keep customers warm outside The Morning Advertiser (MA) asked operators how they had adapted to trading at the mercy of a cold British spring.
Since pubs reopened for outdoor trade in England last month, operators have had to ensure customers are not deterred from meeting up for a pint on cold days.
Many pubs invested in outdoor heaters in addition to outdoor structures such as pergolas and marquees.
Some pubs have even ensured they have hot water bottles and blankets on hand if customers have not wrapped up.
Al fresco dining at The Grove, Hertfordshire
- Credit: Chris Tubbs Photography
Brits love nothing more than getting outside on a sunny day, so Herts Life has picked 21 great pubs and restaurants in Hertfordshire with pretty al fresco gardens and terraces
Words: Victoria Purcell & Julie Lucas
1. The Grove, Chandler’s Cross
There’s 300 acres of countryside and outdoor terraces overlooking magnificent grounds at The Grove hotel - which has just undergone a substantial makeover. With dishes from award-winning chefs, dine on The Glasshouse terrace with views of the formal gardens and enjoy the Estate to Plate à la carte menu; or overlook the golf course with a light bite and a refreshing cocktail on The Stables terrace. Alternatively find a place in the acres of grounds and relax in a sunny spot with one of the hotel’s picnic baskets. Afterwards walk off a few of the calories with a wander through the formal gardens, woodlands and kitchen garden.