Brits dance in the streets in messy scenes as first weekend of freedom since pub gardens reopened begins

BRITS have danced in the streets in messy scenes on the first weekend of freedom since pub gardens reopened.

Millions flocked to newly-reopened bars after lockdown restrictions were eased in England this week.

Revellers dance in Manchester this evening
Revellers dance in Manchester this evening Credit: Getty
Soho in London proved to be a popular spot for drinks
Soho in London proved to be a popular spot for drinksCredit: Reuters
Pubs reopened after lockdown restrictions were eased
Pubs reopened after lockdown restrictions were easedCredit: Reuters
Police detain a man after an argument as people party in Soho, London
Police detain a man after an argument as people party in Soho, LondonCredit: Reuters
Brits have packed beer gardens and outdoor restaurants
Brits have packed beer gardens and outdoor restaurantsCredit: Paul Edwards / The Sun
Millions have flocked to newly-reopened bars
Millions have flocked to newly-reopened barsCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
People danced in the streets on the first Friday night out of the year
People danced in the streets on the first Friday night out of the yearCredit: Reuters
Tonight is the first night on a weekend with outdoor bars open in all parts of England since October last year
Tonight is the first night on a weekend with outdoor bars open in all parts of England since October last yearCredit: Paul Edwards / The Sun
Pals enjoy a drink in Newcastle
Pals enjoy a drink in NewcastleCredit: NNP
Groups have headed out for drinks tonight after lockdown was eased
Groups have headed out for drinks tonight after lockdown was easedCredit: NNP
Friends take a selfie in Soho, central London
Friends take a selfie in Soho, central LondonCredit: AFP
Two pals enjoy a drink in Newcastle
Two pals enjoy a drink in NewcastleCredit: NNP
Soho was packed with revellers tonight
Soho was packed with revellers tonightCredit: AFP
People queue outside Wetherspoon's, King and Castle pub in Windsor
People queue outside Wetherspoon’s, King and Castle pub in WindsorCredit: PA
Litter builds as drinkers enjoy the first Friday night out this year in Northern Quarter, Manchester
Litter builds as drinkers enjoy the first Friday night out this year in Northern Quarter, ManchesterCredit: Kerry Elsworth
There were some messy scenes in some places with rubbish piling up on the footpath
There were some messy scenes in some places with rubbish piling up on the footpathCredit: w8media
Police officers attempt to keep the crowd away from a police van after a man was arrested on Old Compton Street in Soho
Police officers attempt to keep the crowd away from a police van after a man was arrested on Old Compton Street in SohoCredit: Getty

Soho in central London proved to be a popular spot, as large crowds gathered to enjoy a drink this evening.–– ADVERTISEMENT ––about:blank

Across England, revellers showed their joy at being able to enjoy a night out as they took to the streets.

There were some messy scenes in some places with rubbish piling up on the footpath.

Cops are set to ramp up patrols at pubs, parks and beaches this weekend as Brits make the most of their new freedoms after the Covid lockdown was eased.

Primrose Hill in London will shut each night from 10pm while forces across the country have vowed to clamp down on large gatherings.

Tonight is the first night on a weekend with outdoor bars open in all parts of England since October last year — when Tier 3 pub shutdowns hit some areas.

And drinkers will be making up for Christmas, New Year and Easter parties, with all-day sessions and booze sales set to be double a usual Friday night.

Covid marshals were out and about in Soho
Covid marshals were out and about in SohoCredit: w8media
Rubbish was left strewn on the ground in Manchester
Rubbish was left strewn on the ground in ManchesterCredit: Kerry Elsworth
Revellers enjoy their night out in Leicester Square, London
Revellers enjoy their night out in Leicester Square, LondonCredit: LNP
Metropolitan Police patrol as people party in Soho
Metropolitan Police patrol as people party in SohoCredit: Reuters
Cops are out on patrol this weekend
Cops are out on patrol this weekendCredit: NNP
The leftovers of a messy night out in Manchester
The leftovers of a messy night out in ManchesterCredit: Kerry Elsworth
Pals on a night out in Leeds
Pals on a night out in LeedsCredit: nb press ltd
Revellers enjoy a night out in Birmingham
Revellers enjoy a night out in BirminghamCredit: @SnapperSK
Birmingham city centre on 'Al Fresco Friday'
Birmingham city centre on ‘Al Fresco Friday’Credit: @SnapperSK
Huge crowds were out in London tonight
Huge crowds were out in London tonightCredit: w8media
Friends gathered for a drink
Friends gathered for a drinkCredit: NNP
Groups enjoyed drinks in Leeds this evening
Groups enjoyed drinks in Leeds this eveningCredit: nb press ltd
Police kept an eye on revellers in Soho, London
Police kept an eye on revellers in Soho, LondonCredit: w8media

It comes on a weekend where sun is expected to shine.

The Met Office has said temperatures could reach 17C by the end of the weekend before peaking on Monday.

Met Office forecaster Grahame Madge said: “A signal for more settled weather is when an area of high pressure begins to develop.

“But it all rests on where the centre of the high pressure falls.

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“If it’s Norway then as air circulates we will get air from the south which is warmer.

“We would say the indication is it’s likely to be around average for April but it’s likely the temperature would pick up.

“Mid 16C, possibly 17C is in the realms of possibility for London.”

Pubs have reopened for service for the first time this year
Pubs have reopened for service for the first time this yearCredit: nb press ltd
Pals enjoy a first night out since Covid restrictions were lifted
Pals enjoy a first night out since Covid restrictions were liftedCredit: nb press ltd
London was busy as crowds returned to pubs and bars
London was busy as crowds returned to pubs and barsCredit: w8media
A busy Chinatown in London on Friday
A busy Chinatown in London on FridayCredit: Reuters
A bartender serves drinks to people on queue outside a bar in London
A bartender serves drinks to people on queue outside a bar in LondonCredit: Reuters
Millions of Brits will enjoy lockdown being eased this weekend
Millions of Brits will enjoy lockdown being eased this weekendCredit: Reuters
Cops have bolstered patrols this weekend
Cops have bolstered patrols this weekendCredit: LNP
Pubs have reopened for the first weekend since last year
Pubs have reopened for the first weekend since last yearCredit: AFP
Warm weather and crowds gather to eat in Manchester
Warm weather and crowds gather to eat in ManchesterCredit: Zenpix
Pals enjoying drinks in Borough Market, London
Pals enjoying drinks in Borough Market, LondonCredit: w8media
This weekend is the first since lockdown restrictions were eased
This weekend is the first since lockdown restrictions were easedCredit: w8media
Cops keep an eye on a busy Soho
Cops keep an eye on a busy SohoCredit: Reuters
The Wellington and Sinclairs Oyster Bar in Manchester was busy this evening
The Wellington and Sinclairs Oyster Bar in Manchester was busy this eveningCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

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