Venues that could have opened previously had opted to keep their doors slammed shut believing it was futile to open.
But with the easing of restrictions, more places are once again open for business - offering a reassuring boost to the previously cautious reopening of the road only allowed to some.
Ross Worboys (42) with son Max (7) visited the Historic Dockyad for Max s birthday, accompanied by Andrew Bailey (42) and son Theo Bailey (7). Picture: Mike Cooter (220521)
Sean Muns, general manager of The Kings on Albert Road, said: ‘It’s good to have the bustle back around here. Places were shut before and have only just opened again. It wasn’t the same.