Ah, puppy snuggles, Jazz.
The reason you cannot meet in a house but can in a pub is that you may not adhere to social distancing in the house but the staff a the pub will be implementing social distancing as they don't want to have to close.
The outbreak in the west has ben traced to house gatherings, not to pubs. hence the restrictions on houses but not pubs.
Met up with a friend for beach walk with the dogs yesterday, followed by coffee and a chat at her house. It was nice to get out and meet up with someone for a change. There is so little happening now- no clubs, meetings etc.
Just seen a notice that Christmas will be delayed until Mid January as Santa will have to self isolate when he comes into the country.