After one of the toughest 12 months of trading on record for many popular meeting pales to eat and drink, the Salisbury Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill at The Stones Hotel is open for indoor dining on May 17 for the first time in more than four months.

Michael Barnes, general manager said: “The phone has been ringing off the hook while online-based reservations have been coming in thick and fast and the mood is certainly one of celebration. A lot of people have missed out on events such as birthdays, anniversaries and engagements, so we’re looking forward to making sure guests make up for lost time.

“We’re already at about 80% capacity for the first week of opening and shows the pent-up demand in the area.

“Based on enquiries so far, it looks like steak is going to be in the box seat when it comes to favourite mains and it seems guests will be out to enjoy themselves to the full with plenty of questions coming in regarding starters and desserts.

“Of course, we’ll still be operating the required social distancing measures, but the feeling is guests now regard this as being the norm. I truly believe there is a healthy appetite to dine out and we now want customers from across the region to come and enjoy a relaxing meal out and can’t wait to welcome them back.”

To reserve a table visit www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk/our-brands/steakhouse-bar-and-grill/salisbury