Pubs, clubs and restaurants are now allowed to seat up to 50 patrons, as COVID-19 restrictions ease across NSW. For some businesses, however, reopening is not without its challenges
before they are served and distanced in line with the four-square-metre requirement. They must also ensure people sign-in on entry to ensure contact tracing is straightforward should it be needed."Managing the workload is twice as much work because we have to sanitise everything, everyone has to remain seated and they have to be signed in, and keeping their distance - the workload is massive," Mr Maguire said. "But we're happy to do it - anything to be open.
For many of the customers, it's the first time they've been able to catch up with their friends. Leti Assada said she's missed coming to her local pub.Other pubs and bars are still planning how they will reopen, with owners warning it won't be business as usual. One of Sydney's oldest pubs, The Fortune of War, is planning to open its doors in The Rocks on Thursday, but owner Steven Speed said they've reduced the food and drinks menu and implemented a COVID-19 safety plan.“[The reopening is] positive, but it’s going to be tough,” said Mr Speed.
While the pub can usually host 150 people, only 44 customers will be allowed in at the same time, to ensure social distancing measures can be met. Despite the challenges, Mr Speed said he was looking forward to welcoming people through the door again.The pub, like many others, has only not been able to source all the beers they usually offer, with breweries unprepared for the easing of restrictions.
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