Table service to remain in ‘most’ pubs post-Freedom Day, Shepherd Neame boss says
Table service is to remain in most Shepherd Neame pubs, with only “some sites” having bar service reintroduced after England eases most restrictions today.
Pub group boss Jonathan Neame welcomed the easing of restrictions and larger groups of people regardless of households to his pub estate in a statement.
“While restrictions have been lifted, and the country’s recovery can hopefully now get underway, we still have a long road ahead,” he said.
Physical screens between seating are set to be introduced the pub boss said today, adding that screens at tills will remain.
Neame ‘recommended’ that both staff and customers wear masks inside pubs, despite it now being left to the individual’s choice.
The pub boss added that it has developed an order and pay app to help with table service demand.
“We acknowledge that some customers may still be apprehensive about going out and we will do our best to accommodate their individual needs,” Neame said.