You can now meet a friend outside - where to go for a walk and a coffee A SLIGHT easing of restrictions on social contact comes into force today, with people allowed to meet with one other person for recreation. While people have been allowed to leave home and meet another person outside of their household or bubble for exercise, rules have been relaxed so you can now meet a friend for a picnic or a coffee on a park bench. Government guidance states: "The Stay at Home requirement will remain, but people can leave home for recreation outdoors such as a coffee or picnic with their household or support bubble, or with one person outside their household."