Pubs when/will they re-open - the Megathread

seamusk84 · 21-06-2020 5:32pm

OK so we all know it's 20th July for bars (without the mandatory €9 food).

But I have heard some rumors that it might be brought forward to 6th July due to the way the numbers have gone and in an attempt to speed up job retention etc etc.....That would be sweeeet.

Banana Republic. · 27-06-2020 9:47am

Redo91 wrote: »

Saw NPHET mention that nightclubs wouldn’t open until the 10th July at the earliest. Would have thought pubs would open before nightclubs.

Have already said it on another thread but think the distinction between pubs serving food and those serving drink once table service is daft. In any event I don’t see pubs being strict on implanting the €9 meal. Can see them maybe allowing groups to just spend that between them.

Wonder is there any possibility that the 20th July will be brought forward?

I do as pubs want to claw back as much money as possible and the threat of lynching someone out for not forking out for €9 will make ppl buy the food, the pub benefits in both ways. For me it’s the whole 90mins or 105mins whatever it is, does each table get a clock on it and will “The Locals” be given priority and extended to stay? That side I can see being an absolute nightmare for pubs.

ShineOn7 · 28-06-2020 12:02am

https://twitter.com/keithboykin/status/1277002527679156225

Texas Governor admits he re-opened bars too soon

"Shure it'll be grand"

Utopia Parkway · 28-06-2020 12:30am

The Nal wrote: »

So you can go pay a game of football next week, full contact and sweat on other people but you can't sit beside someone in a pub. Makes sense.

One indoors. One outdoors. And the length of time you are in relatively close contact with someone indoors doesn't compare to playing a football match outdoors.

ChikiChiki · 28-06-2020 1:15am

ShineOn7 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/keithboykin/status/1277002527679156225

Texas Governor admits he re-opened bars too soon

"Shure it'll be grand"

Tbh, I think most people here have a bit more cop on about the whole thing. You are relying on public compliance to the measures in place to not see spikes.

The USA is currently very fractured for a multitude of reasons.

stephenjmcd · 28-06-2020 8:47am

ChikiChiki wrote: »

Tbh, I think most people here have a bit more cop on about the whole thing. You are relying on public compliance to the measures in place to not see spikes.

The USA is currently very fractured for a multitude of reasons.

Let's not forget in the USA, some states, texas included opened up when they still hadn't got a handle on the first surge, the clown in the white house wanted everyone to open up back in April.

Its like comparing apples and organges here. We have cases at a very low level when we look to reopen restaurants and bars, the states had nowhere near any sort of handle on it when they went full speed reopening

ShineOn7 · 29-06-2020 6:55am

ChikiChiki wrote: »

Tbh, I think most people here have a bit more cop on about the whole thing.

Did you just mention the phrase "a bit more cop on" when it comes to the Irish and drinking?

Pinch Flat · 29-06-2020 7:36am

ShineOn7 wrote: »

Did you just mention the phrase "a bit more cop on" when it comes to the Irish and drinking?

No I think the poster meant cop on regarding social distancing etc. A lot of the state's where there's been a resurgence there seems to be mass ignorance l. Hence their surges.

seamusk84 · 29-06-2020 7:39am

The day has finally come!

Eggs For Dinner · 29-06-2020 7:47am

Just because you are allowed to do something doesn't mean you have to. I'm going to wait and see how this pans out before I venture out for a pint. I agree that they need to open up, but I'm worried about customer behaviour.

seamusk84 · 29-06-2020 8:55am

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

Just because you are allowed to do something doesn't mean you have to. I'm going to wait and see how this pans out before I venture out for a pint. I agree that they need to open up, but I'm worried about customer behaviour.

Yes agreed, but the fact is today is the day we can finally (if we choose to), go to the pub!

That is what the purpose of this thread was

ThewhiteJesus · 29-06-2020 8:59am

delighted to have the choice again,but i'll wait a few days till everyone gets used to it again

beggars_bush · 29-06-2020 9:14am

Huge queue here outside my local.... &#55357;&#56833;

The Nal · 29-06-2020 9:28am

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

One indoors. One outdoors. And the length of time you are in relatively close contact with someone indoors doesn't compare to playing a football match outdoors.

Full contact and swapping fluids (sweat) playing football.

seamusk84 · 29-06-2020 10:07am

I've reserved a table for 1 on Friday night at my local. Delighted to finally get back to my Friday evening solitary 2 pints while listening to my current affairs podcasts and watsapping my siblings who live abroad.
Had to pay €5 to reserve the table and obviously will have to order food. But sure after 4 months I don't mind!

Banana Republic. · 29-06-2020 3:31pm

Love to peek in the doors of the local to see what the craic is or has anyone been inside the pubs yet got any info?

Ray Donovan · 29-06-2020 3:37pm

seamusk84 wrote: »

I've reserved a table for 1 on Friday night at my local. Delighted to finally get back to my Friday evening solitary 2 pints while listening to my current affairs podcasts and watsapping my siblings who live abroad.
Had to pay €5 to reserve the table and obviously will have to order food. But sure after 4 months I don't mind!

You really are a social animal!

Sultan of Bling · 29-06-2020 3:47pm

seamusk84 wrote:

I've reserved a table for 1 on Friday night at my local. Delighted to finally get back to my Friday evening solitary 2 pints while listening to my current affairs podcasts and watsapping my siblings who live abroad. Had to pay â‚¬5 to reserve the table and obviously will have to order food. But sure after 4 months I don't mind!

Fiver to reserve a table?

Is this a deposit or an additional charge?

showpony1 · 29-06-2020 3:59pm

the pubs are finally back open again, this is FANTASTIC.

Ray Donovan · 29-06-2020 5:05pm

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

Fiver to reserve a table?

Is this a deposit or an additional charge?

Good question. If it’s not a deposit that pub is basically charging a cover charge of at least €14 to have a pint.

PTH2009 · 29-06-2020 5:23pm

Great to see place's open again

Might drop in some place later in the week but I want drink not bloody food

Thrashssacre · 29-06-2020 5:25pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

Great to see place's open again

Might drop in some place later in the week but I want drink not bloody food

If the foods covered in blood im not suprised you wouldn't want it, id be having words.

The Nal · 29-06-2020 5:30pm

Wheres the logic in forcing people to buy food?

callaway92 · 29-06-2020 5:42pm

Curious on this one (ideal for Soccer watching). Are these guys definitely ok to do this?

I suppose a) limits how many people can come in, but b) no time limit then encourages longer sessions etc.

Pauliedragon · 29-06-2020 5:46pm

The Nal wrote: »

Wheres the logic in forcing people to buy food?

It's a license issue. Pubs who don't serve food can't open until the next phase.

rubadub · 29-06-2020 5:54pm

The Nal wrote: »

Wheres the logic in forcing people to buy food?

only restaurants were meant to open. The reason should be obvious but many have their head firmly in the sand and in denial about the differences between a restaurant and a pub.

Ask yourself why a restaurant would have an easier time getting planning permission than a pub in a residential area.

Also if you ever heard the phrase "eating is cheating" you will know why they want people to be eating. And also why there are time limits.

callaway92 wrote: »

Curious on this one (ideal for Soccer watching). Are these guys definitely ok to do this?

I think they made it up.

Benimar · 29-06-2020 6:34pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Curious on this one (ideal for Soccer watching). Are these guys definitely ok to do this?

I suppose a) limits how many people can come in, but b) no time limit then encourages longer sessions etc.

Yeah, I think they are ok with that.

The time limit is to allow for a reduction in social distancing from 2m to 1m.

rubadub · 29-06-2020 6:38pm

Benimar wrote: »

The time limit is to allow for a reduction in social distancing from 2m to 1m.

Where did you hear this.

I see nothing suggesting it in the rules, but I have not read every single bit

https://failtecdn.azureedge.net/failteireland/Guidelines-for-Re-opening-Pubs.pdf

Seating
■ Physical distancing of 2 metres* should be maintained between
tables. However, if this is not possible, this can be reduced to 1
metre* in controlled environments if the other risk mitigation
requirements outlined in Appendix 1 have been met.
■ Pre-booked time limited slots should be in place for customers,
which are a maximum of 105 minutes duration plus there
should be a minimum of 15 minutes between bookings in order
to allow for adequate cleaning and to allow customers to leave
and enter, without mixing.
■ Physical distancing of 2 metres* does not apply within members
of the same household. Physical distancing is required between
tables/seats of non-household individuals.

seamusk84 · 29-06-2020 6:39pm

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

Fiver to reserve a table?

Is this a deposit or an additional charge?

Deposit, can be used towards my pint/food

SEPT 23 1989 · 29-06-2020 6:39pm

Just arrived in for my 6.30 appointment

Pubs when/will they re-open - the Megathread

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