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.

Evening snifter. Normal warm ambience with various groups of regulars in. 7 ales on in total.

Well this just about wraps up my recent foray of Canterbury pubs - for a short while. Joined my son and friends for a few. Quietish - but the jukebox was being well used for nostalgic tunes.

Early evening visit to celebrate the end of a few days decorating. I left my cold, gloss-smelling lounge to sit and warm up in front of the roaring wood burning stove and enjoy the classic sounds from the jukebox. 7 ales on in all - but didn’t note them all.