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Irish pubs are unlikely to see thirsty patrons until August 10 at the earliest, but European experiments are giving an indication of what the future may hold.
Under new government plans, pubs won’t open to the public until phase five, and even then they must meet strict social distance guidelines.
While it remains to be seen what it will look like in Ireland, glimpses from across Europe give an indication of what to expect on these shores.
Some countries never closed their bars and others implemented some changes to minimize the risk of the coronavirus spreading.
Here is a look at some countries in Europe and how their pubs changed;
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Sweden
In Sweden, a blockade never started, but pubs did have strict rules.
Pubs were only allowed to do table service, which they could see and end up sitting at the bar here in Ireland, while the staff had to make sure that people kept a distance of two meters at all times.
Several pubs in Stockholm were forced to close as they openly scoffed at the rules.
Austria
It’s a similar story in Austria, which will only allow table service when they open on May 15.
All staff will have to wear masks when serving and taking orders.
People are also advised to book tables in advance to avoid queues at the doors and to reduce social distancing problems.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic allowed its bar window sales to continue during the pandemic and is now opening beer gardens with strict social distancing.
Beer gardens and outdoor areas across Europe are considered the most obvious way to allow pubs and similar establishments to open.
Spain
The pubs have not yet opened in Spain, but when they do, they will be terraces that will be allowed to operate under reduced capacity first.
Inside it remains to be seen what will happen, although it is likely to be a reduced capacity plan.
The plan in Ireland
The plan for pubs in Ireland remains unclear, but the opening months will be discussed in the coming months.
The opening plan establishes that restricted hours and the maximum number of people allowed are some of the measures that are being analyzed.
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