Pub bosses have introduced a special outdoor menu to coincide with the refurbishment of their beer garden. 

The Beehive, on Southernhay in Basildon, welcomed punters back for the first time after lockdown last week. 

Bosses spent tens of thousands of pounds renovating the outside space to create socially distanced space between tables and new seating. 

It coincides with the current Covid rules which only allow food and drink to be served outside. 

The Beehive has also introduced a new outdoor menu following the easing of lockdown rules. 

It includes an all-day breakfast and pub classics such as curry, fish and chips and steaks. 

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General manager Colin Goodwin said: "I am so excited by this transformation and am delighted to finally welcome customers into our brand-new garden this week.

"The Beehive is a fantastic pub in a great location and this refurbishment has injected a new lease of life into this venue.

“Our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our team and customers, whilst ensuring everyone is able to enjoy and make the most out of their long-awaited visit to our pub.

"We understand that while restrictions are lifting it is still important for our customers to feel safe and enjoy an environment where that is taken seriously, so we have taken every precaution in making our beer garden the place to be this spring and summer.”

Details about the new menu can be found on the Beehive's website. 

To book a table, contact 03300 949251.