There are some practical considerations that need to be considered when planning for reopening. These are:
- Timing of reopening
- Opening hours
- Restocking
- Dry runs – use your team
- Cancellation policy
- How you will capture and use customer feedback
The following things also need to be considered in your local area:
- Opportunities to be part of the conversation
- What is your area’s approach
- Local schemes that could support you – Best Bar None, BIDs, etc.
Alongside these considerations you may also be faced with the 1 metre/2 metre quandary.
- BII survey: 98% of pubs won’t open unless they can achieve 75% capacity
- BBPA: 2 metre 30% could open, 1.5 metre 50% and 1 metre just over 75%
- BUT! Research shows customers want 2 metre
- Static distancing – some leeway for movement to toilets
- Practical considerations for opening, e.g. legionella, cleaning
Useful links
- BII guide to closing down your business safely (includes reopening considerations)
- BBPA article on need to extend furlough for pubs and effect of 1M vs 2M social distancing
- Morning Advertiser: The steps to take to reopen your pub
- Checklist for food premises
- Shield Safety Group guide to shutting down safely
- British Beer and Pub Association dispense system shut down guide
- Guide to converting to delivery or takeaway food
