Measures brought in to keep pubs safe post-lockdown include special members of staff whose job it is to clean ‘touch points’ throughout the pubs, as well as screens on tables and at tills, hand sanitiser points and tables and seating separated according to the social distances advised. The chain, which drew criticism over its treatment of staff at the start of lockdown, boasted that it had spent £11m on making its pubs safe during the pandemic. Here’s what some of the social distancing measures in place could look like.
5. Staff cleaning touch points
Members of staff whose specific job is to clean touch points on a regular basis will be appointed. There will be at least two in every pub. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
6. Socially distanced table plans
Tables will be in positions that ensure the social distancing rules can be followed. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
7. Staff consultations
Wetherspoon's bosses say they consulted with staff when drawing up their plans for the return after the coronavirus lockdown. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
8. Staff monitoring customers' social distancing
Dedicated staff will monitor the pub at all times in order to maintain social distancing standards and there will be a member of staff on the door at peak times. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: TOLGA AKMEN