PICTURES: This is what happened when Northern Ireland bars, cafes and hotels reopened today - punters couldn’t hide their happiness at sitting indoors

Business owners have hailed a “fantastic day” as customers were allowed to return indoors for the first time this year.

Restaurants, cafes, bars and other hospitality venues in Northern Ireland can operate indoors from Monday in another sign of a return to normality as Covid-19 restrictions ease further.

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Brother Joe and Larry Rainey enjoy a pint inside Bittles Bar in Belfast City Centre. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

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Punters Keith and Stephen enjoy a pint inside Bittles Bar in Belfast City Centre. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

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Pedro Donald owner of the Sunflower Pub in Belfast City Centre pictured at the premises. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

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Pedro Donald owner of the Sunflower Pub in Belfast City Centre pictured at the premises. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

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