A popular Dublin pub has delighted drinkers by confirming it will open at the end of the month but has told regulars to be aware of their own, unique post-lockdown rules.
The Barbers Bar nestled near Smithfield and Stoneybatter are back in action on Tuesday June 30 and are looking forward to welcoming back the "faithful once departed but soon to be back to the Barbers".
They have warned their customers that things will be different but if they are willing to abide by the new implemented rules, the staff will be on hand to "lash out the food and pints at all times ensuring social distancing measures are in place".
Some of their new rules include information about the toilets, their new off-licence and takeaway service, Dublin Live reports.
They are as follows:
- "Smartphone ordering and payment only. This is done from the table."
- "To help control numbers all guests must remain seated at all times unless going to the jacks.
- "Speaking of jacks, if you are swinging by the bar, it would be great if you dropped the empties off to help minimise staff contact."
- "Substantial meal must be ordered in order to get pints. Ordering guacamole dip is not a meal."
- "We WILL NOT be taking bookings. Tables will be on a first come first serve basis.
- "Two hour limit on tables at peak times."
- "Our new off-licence will be available but only for booze consumed 100 meters away from premises."
- Online pick up for food and booze will be available.
All pubs in Ireland will be allowed open at the end of the month in phase three provided they act like restaurants and serve food.
But bars will have to make an effort however, after Dr Tony Holohan stressed a packet of peanuts and pints won't suffice.
The Chief Medical Officer said: "I think the intention is that if a pub is going to operate as a restaurant, then in terms of this particular disease and if they are in full compliance with the public health advice in the way that a restaurant would need to be, then there wouldn't be a reason why that activity couldn't happen.
"That's not the same as us saying that a few fellas getting together for a few pints and having a packet of peanuts constitutes a meal and constitutes a restaurant.
"I think people will be sensible about it and they have to be sensible."
