Many pubs are closed on Saint Stephen’s Day

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Many food pubs that reopened yesterday plan to stay closed on Valentine’s Day to give staff a break.

Publicans said that because staff worked longer hours to ensure their locations could operate under Level 3 restrictions, a substantial number decided to give them the day off.

But food delivery logistics was also a factor, and many suppliers are unlikely to deliver on Dec. 26.

Michael O’Donovan, president of the Cork branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), said these are examples of the many unintended consequences that those working in the food distribution industry have faced when resuming the Comercial activity. .

“Most of the gourmet pubs that reopened will receive their last fresh food delivery early on Christmas Eve,” he said.

“Many suppliers will not deliver on St. Stephen’s Day, and maybe even the next day, a Sunday.

And since the staff work overtime, for example on Christmas Eve, the kitchens normally close at lunchtime, but this year they will stay open later and on New Years Eve as well.

“The staff need time off, so many innkeepers have decided not to open on St. Stephen’s Day.”

Peter Collins of Barry’s of Douglas restaurant and pub, whose location is closing on December 26, said it was primarily a staffing issue.

“Our people have been working hard for us this year and it is time to give back,” he said.

Collins, who also runs the Carrigaline Court Hotel, said the venue will also be closed on Dec. 26.

Meanwhile, O’Donovan, whose historic family pub, Castle Inn, in Cork City cannot reopen yet because it does not serve food, said more needs to be done to support the beverage bar industry.

He said VFI members would emphasize their concerns to government ministers at a virtual meeting next week.

“There is light at the end of the tunnel, with news of the vaccines, but the longer things take to return to normal, the more victims there will be,” he said.



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