Northampton is home to some great, social outdoor pub spaces, which are perfect for doing some of our favourite spring and summer hobbies: drinking outside, being with friends, basking in the sun, and being in a beer garden.
Here are some of the best outdoor pub spaces, which you can enjoy with five others or one other household on or after April 12, depending on what is decided by the government closer to time as part of the four-step roadmap out of lockdown.
1. The Lamplighter, Overstone Road
Northants award winning pub The Lamplighter is best known for its beer and has an outdoor courtyard sun-trap. Reader Mike Pearson recommends it for its "decent pints of ales." Photo: UGC
2. The Wheatsheaf
Jane Bullimore said: "The Wheatsheaf in Dallington come sun or rain is a brilliant pub, with brilliant landlord and staff." Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
3. The Black Prince, Abington Square
Emlyn Fuller said: "I like The Black Prince. I don't drink, but it's nice to hang with friends there and it's quite pleasant." Photo: UGC
4. The Navigation, Stoke Bruerne
Karen Davis said: "I like The Boat or The Navigation at Stoke Bruerne on a hot day after working on a Saturday for a meal and drink." Photo: UGC