Breaking News ! People throughout the country cautiously rejoiced last night as Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed his plan for easing lockdown measures over the coming months. The first step to normality is to come into force on March 8, when schools will reopen and people will be able to meet with one person from another household outside. This means two people will be able to sit down outside for a coffee, a drink or a picnic. From March 29 outdoor gatherings will be allowed between either six people or two households. However, outdoor setting restaurants, beer gardens, and pubs that sell takeaway alcohol will not be opening until the third stage of the plans, which is hoped to come into effect from April 12. After many months of lockdown Londoners will be wondering when and where they can catch up with their friends over a glass of wine or a pint of beer. MyLondon has rounded up where is it legal for Londoners to drink outside, while beer gardens remain shut. In public spaces According to Drinkaware it is legal for people over the age of 18 to drink in public in England and Wales, except in areas where Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) are in place.

. Information on PSPOs in force in different boroughs can be found on their council’s website. If under 18s are caught drinking alcohol in public places police can take away alcohol and fine them. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here . On public transport On most national trains in England and Wales you are able to buy and drink alcohol. However, operators can choose to ban alcohol on board certain trains. These restrictions are generally put on trains travelling to and from football games and other sporting events. In London, the Transport for London (TFL) bans the consumption of alcohol and bans passengers from carrying open containers of alcohol - including buses, trams, tubes and Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Read More Related Articles

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