Early Saturday evening - all seats in the front bar reserved for the England match (the TV only goes on here for special occasions). The variety of ales here continues to impress. I sat in the garden and had a good chat about the construction of the original Thames Tunnel at Rotherhithe.

Rather a dry Father’s Day - so I treated myself to a couple of pints here early evening. Small group in with landlady Katrina in good form telling stories of the shenanigans of the estate agents regarding her attempt to get the Two Doves in Canterbury reopened. Saw Jaipur - and didn’t then note all the others on.

Late afternoon- a nearly full garden and a full beer menu - nice.

Lunchtime - just after noon First one in and my first post lockdown #3 proper pint. Plenty of tables in the extended garden. More ales on - but I didn’t note them once I heard “Bishops Farewell”.

Here by myself - 3 other senior gentlemen with similar ideas - each of us sitting in our own partitioned space. The partitions are well done - and I appreciate Chris E’s sentiments about it being snug-like, but I found it more like a library atmosphere tonight. I did eventually get chatting to and interesting chap though.

Mid evening and busy, all tables taken apart from the perch bar along the wall so we opted for that rather than the covered outside area.

Punctual opening at 12:00. We were the only customers for the first forty five minutes or so. Good COVID precautions here, entry is from Havelock Street, perspex screens on the bar and between tables. Table service only, exit is from the rear in to Old Ruttington Street. I like having screens between tables, it reminds me of old fashioned snugs and drinking booths.

Sunday lunchtime - I sat in the garden and enjoyed the peace and quiet near the middle of the city.

Early evening- the newly extended garden was very busy. Much talk about the refugees landing on the Kent coast - the government has clearly done a good job at diverting attention from the main issues of the day. I didn’t join in.

Late Sunday afternoon visit. The garden has been extended by the demolition of a small garage. Table service throughout as COVID-19 precautions and plastic screens around the bar. A good few tables occupied outside. Very pleasant.