Pubs can reopen from 6am if licence permits early start
The Government has announced that pubs cannot reopen when the clock strikes midnight on Saturday 4 July and must instead wait until 6am at the earliest.
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Hall & Woodhouse will keep two-metre distancing for reopening
Brewer and operator Hall & Woodhouse has revealed details of its phased reopening plans including two-metre distanced tables, bookings of no more than six people and guests booking 90-minute periods.
Indoor sport at pubs not in the spirit of Covid-secure guidance
Pubs should discourage customers from playing games such as pool or darts when they reopen from 4 July in accordance with the Government’s guidelines on how to limit the potential spread of Covid-19.
MA's review of the week
‘First indicators’ of lockdown’s financial impact on the pub sector
In a new video series, The Morning Advertiser's (MA) editor Ed Bedington hosts a chat with a leading pub industry figure to find out what’s grabbed their attention from the week’s headlines.
‘Time to support pubs in localised lockdowns’
The director of a Leicester-based pub group has described the “extremely challenging” process of cancelling plans to reopen sites and said the Government should help businesses in his predicament.
What do pubs need to know before reopening?
There’s been a seemingly endless stream of information thrown at pubs, bars and restaurants ahead of the resumption of trade on 4 July. Here’s a checklist of some of the key reopening news and guidance.
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Which fruit cider trends are ripe for the picking post-lockdown?
As pubs prepare for a summer start to life after lockdown, MA asks what aspects of a carefully harvested fruit cider offer can give operators another bite at the cherry.
Forecasting the right time to reopen a pub
While pubs, restaurants and cafés are permitted to reopen from 4 July, some may be forced to stay closed rather than resume trading straight away for financial reasons.
‘People will be better managed in the pub than anywhere else’
Pubs have reacted to widespread concerns about the public hitting high streets this weekend when venues can reopen (Saturday 4 July).
Fuller’s to reopen more than 170 managed pubs in July
Pub and hotel operator Fuller, Smith & Turner has revealed that 27 of its sites will reopen on 4 July as the company begins the gradual resumption of trade across its estate.
Pubs asked to get name and number from customers to help Test and Trace
Pubs should record names and phone numbers of all staff and customers in a bid to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as hospitality reopens this weekend (Saturday 4 July).
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Seven options to help pubs collect track and trace data
With pubs given the go ahead to open their doors, one of the key issues around reopening is about collecting and storing customer data to enable tracking and tracing.
Cautious approach for pub opening
With just one day to go until pubs are able to start opening their doors, the race is on to get ready and compliant with the Government guidelines.
Opinion
Time for the local to shine – but those still closed need extra support
Tomorrow (4 July) is the day we have all been waiting for and while there is a quiet confidence in the air, I’m well aware of the nervousness across the sector.