All the rules for pubs, bars and restaurants in lockdown tier 1, 2 and 3

Bars and restaurants across England will reopen their doors next week, depending on which tier their local areas are placed under by the Government.

Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that England would leave national lockdown on December 2, though cities would once again be placed on a tier system.

Among the businesses able to reopen from December 2 are non-essential retailers, gyms, hairdressers, beauty salons and tattoo shops.

The reopening of bars and restaurants is subject to the Government’s tiered alert system, so only selected businesses will be able to open their doors.

The Government will confirm which areas are in which tier on November 26.

But what about bars and restaurants?

Here are the rules for bars and restaurants in tiers one, two and three:

Tier 1 - medium alert

According to the Government guidance, hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises must:

• Provide table service only, if they serve alcohol

• Close between 11pm and 5am (hospitality venues in airports, ports, on transport services and in motorway service areas are exempt)

• stop taking orders after 10pm

Hospitality businesses and venues selling food and drink for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click and collect or drive-through

Tier 2 - high alert

In tier two, pubs and bars must close, unless they can operate as a restaurant. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals.

Hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to:

• Provide table service only, in premises which sell alcohol

• Close between 11pm and 5am (hospitality venues in airports, ports, transport services and motorway service areas are exempt)

• Stop taking orders after 10pm

Hospitality businesses and venues selling food and drink for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click and collect or drive-through

Tier 3 - very high alert

Hospitality businesses in tier three, such as bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must remain closed, but can continue to operate via takeaway, click and collect, drive-through and delivery services.