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Cheers! London drinkers enjoy a few takeaway pints as pubs offer cut-price deals ahead of second locked-down weekend in England

Drinkers enjoyed bargain takeaway pints this afternoon as pubs have begun offering cut-price deals ahead of the second weekend in lockdown in England.

Suited-up workers in London were clocked buying drinks in The City's famous Leadenhall Market, which has suffered under coronavirus restrictions, while others sipped on beverages in Borough Market. 

Groups of socially-distanced drinkers were seen picking up their pints at one of the areas bars to enjoy outside in the fresh air. 

Two men enjoy takeaway drinks at Leadenhall Market in the City of London today in the second national lockdown

Two men enjoy takeaway drinks at Leadenhall Market in the City of London today in the second national lockdown

Alcohol is permitted to be sold from pubs as long as they are ordered online or by phone and app beforehand

Alcohol is permitted to be sold from pubs as long as they are ordered online or by phone and app beforehand 

People are not allowed inside pubs and restaurants under the restrictions in place during the country's second lockdown

People are not allowed inside pubs and restaurants under the restrictions in place during the country's second lockdown

A drinker handles what looked to be a pint of Guinness and lager after ordering beforehand at the City pub

A drinker handles what looked to be a pint of Guinness and lager after ordering beforehand at the City pub

People enjoy take away drinks at Borough Market in London today despite England being in a four-week shutdown

People enjoy take away drinks at Borough Market in London today despite England being in a four-week shutdown

A waitress serves a man and a woman wearing face coverings outside a bar in Borough Market this afternoon

A waitress serves a man and a woman wearing face coverings outside a bar in Borough Market this afternoon

A man sits eating a bag of crisps after buying a pint from a bar in London's Borough Market today

A man sits eating a bag of crisps after buying a pint from a bar in London's Borough Market today

A group of workmen gathered to drink pints from takeaway cups in London's Borough Market today

A group of workmen gathered to drink pints from takeaway cups in London's Borough Market today

What are the rules for ordering takeaway alcohol during lockdown 2.0? 

The Government U-turned on its restrictions surrounding the sale of alcohol when it introduced the second lockdown on Thursday, allowing drinks to be sold if they are pre-ordered.

When the second countrywide lockdown was announced last Saturday, topline guidance from the Government said while takeaway food would still be permitted, alcohol takeaways were set to be outlawed.

But it reversed course on Tuesday, saying alcohol takeaways would be allowed but must be ordered in advance, online or by phone or post, before being collected.

Customers cannot enter a pub, bar or restaurant to collect alcohol.

They are also not allowed to drink their takeouts near to the venue or in a seated outdoor area on the premises 

Under the regulations of the second lockdown, pubs are allowed to sell alcohol to customers as long as they are ordered by phone, app or website. 

Many pubs have been offering bargain prices ahead of the second weekend of lockdown, where all but essential travel is banned.

Some London outlets were offering pints for £3 - a snip in the expensive capital - and litres of beer for £5. 

Further away in the country deals were even better, with lager pints at £2 and draft ale a bargain at £1 a glass. 

Many pubs and bars have taken to social media to promote their new takeaway services, offering deals on beer and other alcoholic drinks.

Pubs had to get crafty during Tier 2 lockdown - which prohibited people meeting indoors - by putting up tents and marques for outdoor drinkers, however they have now had to adapt yet again.

For example the Howl at the Moon pub in London's Hoxton Market is asking customers to bring their own container and grab two pints for £5 alongside burgers and sandwiches.  

Meanwhile The Orchard pub in Brockley is offering four takeaway pints for £15 as part of a deal.   

It comes after Britons flouted regulations in their hundreds of thousands in London last Saturday and Sunday.

One market was packed with visitors helping themselves to takeaway beer on the first weekend of new coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Londoners flocked to Broadway Market for drinks and food this afternoon, despite the new guidance to stay at home as much as possible.

People were pictured queuing up for pints outside street food restaurants and packing the streets, with many not wearing face masks. 

A couple lean against a wall in Borough Market after buying some takeaway pints to enjoy

A couple lean against a wall in Borough Market after buying some takeaway pints to enjoy

Groups of men queue up to buy food and drink at Borough Market in central London this afternoon

Groups of men queue up to buy food and drink at Borough Market in central London this afternoon

Many pubs and bars have taken to social media to promote their new takeaway services, offering deals on beer and other alcoholic drinks

Many pubs and bars have taken to social media to promote their new takeaway services, offering deals on beer and other alcoholic drinks

Londoners queued at a street food restaurant for takeaway pints and food in a crowded Broadway Market last weekend on the first weekend of new coronavirus lockdown restrictions

Londoners queued at a street food restaurant for takeaway pints and food in a crowded Broadway Market last weekend on the first weekend of new coronavirus lockdown restrictions

Police were seen walking past the busy Olympic Studios Cafe and Bar in Barnes, London, last weekend as revellers enjoyed drinks outside the pub

Police were seen walking past the busy Olympic Studios Cafe and Bar in Barnes, London, last weekend as revellers enjoyed drinks outside the pub

People without face masks packed the streets in a crowded Broadway Market last weekend, as the second national lockdown continued

People without face masks packed the streets in a crowded Broadway Market last weekend, as the second national lockdown continued

Where YOU can get a takeaway pint in London 

The Dove in Broadway Market: This traditional local pub has a choice of more than 100 Belgian beers and  has now moved to provide takeaway beers during the pandemic.

The Sun Tavern in Bethnal Green: This trendy spot is offering takeaway pints and cocktails available via click and collect from the hatch. 

Howl at the Moon in Hoxton Market: This lively watering hole is asking customers to bring their own container and grab 2 pints for £5 alongside burgers and sandwiches.  

The Orchard pub in Brockley: This venue is offering four takeaway pints for £15 as part of a deal. 

Takeaway alcohol were originally going to be banned under the new lockdown restrictions but a Government U-turn allowed pubs, bars and hospitality venues to serve them.

It comes after the UK confirmed a total of 1,213,363 people so far had tested positive for Covid tests, with a tally of 49,238 killed with the virus on their death certificates.

Nik Antona, chairman of the The Campaign for Real Ale, had praised the government for listening to businesses but called for more to be done. 

He said: 'I am delighted that the Government has listened to the concerns of thousands of Camra members, concerned pub-goers, and beer lovers who have emailed their MPs in the last 48 hours.

'They are urging the Government to allow pubs and breweries to sell alcohol as takeaway during the second lockdown. 

'This is a vital lifeline for local pubs and breweries across England over the coming four weeks.

'It gives them a lifeline of income and allowing people to support local businesses.

 'Camra continues to call on the Government to bring in a comprehensive, long-term financial support package to support all pubs and breweries through the lockdown and the tough months that will follow this winter.

'Without a sector-specific support package, we risk seeing thousands of pubs and breweries closing their doors for good.'

It comes as pub patrol officers are stepping up border checks to stop English drinkers sneaking over to Wales for a pint.

Police say they will be carrying out extra checks on drivers as England plunged back into lockdown while Wales emerged from a two-week 'firebreak'.

A joint operation has now been launched by forces either side of the border to catch Brits trying to 'take advantage' of open pubs in Wales.

But landlords on the Welsh side of the border have complained about having to check customer's IDs and kicking English customers out.

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