It’s been a long 7 months since the Starfish had to close because of COVID-19, so 19th May was a special, long-awaited day. There are still restrictions: outdoor service only with a maximum of six to a table but the curfew has been pushed back to 9pm.
With the closing of the pavement in front of the bar because of the works at the new restaurant next door it gave Matt the perfect opportunity to ask the town hall for permission to create a temporary terrace.
Just a week before the magic date the pavement is being dug up
The day before Matt invites me to a sneaky preview...
...soon joined by Alex and Séb.
Et voilà, tarmacked just in time with creative use of barrels and planters to aid social distancing
First morning I have an espresso (no it’s not a tiny Guinness) as he’s opening from 9 am...
...and even serving snacks from the revamped kitchen.
Who fancies this cheese & cold meat platter?
On the way to the toilet you could be tempted to buy a sweat- or t-shirt!
Cheers, and we’ve even got a Johnny Depp lookalike behind us!
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