New proposals aimed at helping kick start the hospitality industry include a ban on people drinking at the bar.
Pubs and restaurants have now been closed for more than two months after Boris Johnson announced a national lockdown to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
But earlier this month the Prime Minister revealed the government's plan in easing the strict restrictions - including when hospitality businesses can start to re-open.
This is earmarked for no earlier than July 4, but depends heavily on the five tests set out by the government being met, which includes a consistent drop in Covid-19 cases.
The ban on people drinking at the bar is one of many proposals being considered aimed at helping hospitality firms reopen, reported Manchester Evening News.
Restrictions on the number of children in outdoor playing areas and patrols of smoking areas have also been put forward among potential measures touted to help sites meet coronavirus guidelines.
In the guidance, hospitality businesses have made it clear that they "do not wish to move ahead with reopening before the time is right" and support a phased reopening approach.
The proposals for restaurants suggest condiments would not be left on tables, with individually wrapped sauces and condiments instead handed out by staff on request.
Restaurants would also need to bring cutlery with customers' food, rather than leave them on tables or allow customers to help themselves.
Tables would also be spaced in the restaurant to meet social distancing guidelines.
Meanwhile, the guidance suggests "restrictions on customers remaining at the bar after ordering and getting their drink" should be considered.
It also proposed customers are "discouraged" from returning empty glasses, customers are told to keep a safe distance away from bar staff and they will have to form a socially-distanced queue for orders.
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Kate Nicholls, chief executive officer of UKH, said: "UKH is working hard with our members and alongside other industry bodies to develop practical and effective guidelines to enable businesses to begin to reopen safely when the time is right.
"These are draft guidelines that have been shared with governments in England, Scotland and Wales, to help inform their thinking around reopening.
"We hope that the guidelines will help businesses draw up their own plans based on their premises, ensuring that safety is at the forefront of operations when the right time comes to reopen."
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