Landlords have welcomed back customers - with some having been shut for almost 12 months. Yesterday saw the latest major step in Boris Johnson s coronavirus roadmap to recovery, with non-essential retail opening and pubs and restaurants allowed to serve customers outside. Many have revamped beer gardens and outside areas to make it attractive for visitors, and yesterday s beautiful sunshine helped draw out the punters. Julie Southward, landlady for the Museum Inn in Carlisle, said: “My stomach has been in knots, I’m excited to welcome people back and nervous at the same time. We want people to be able to socialise. People need to be able to sit and chat, it’s not just about the alcohol.