And just to add to the anticipation, this year’s Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has just published its 2021 Good Beer Guide, recommending the best places to get a proper pint – from big alehouses to mircopubs.
What’s more, this is a major milestone year for guide as this year marks the 50th anniversary of CAMRA being founded.
Here are nine pubs to visit when the doors open again.
1. The Gamekeepers, Eastwood
This micropub has a small garden and patio area and serves up to five ales, mainly local ones Photo: Google Earth
2. The Abdication, Arnold
This independent micropub opened in 2014 and has four changing cask ales, four craft beers and three ciders Photo: Google Earth
3. Byron's Rest, Hucknall
An old sewing shop that was turned into a micropub in 2018. Has a garden and up to eight real ales available Photo: Google Earth
4. Lion Inn, Basford
A dog-friendly traditional free house with changing cask ales and traditional cider as well as live music at the weekends Photo: Google Earth