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 will look like in The Bankers Draft in Sheffield city centre.
9. Please don't move furniture signs on tables.
In order to keep tables a safe distance apart customers are asked not to move the furniture. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
10. Wetherspoons app.
To limit the amount of contact between people, customers are advised to use the Wetherspoons app. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
11. Disposable menus.
Disposable menus will be used to limit the number of people who touch each one. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells
12. Protective screens in between tables
Protective screens in between tables. Picture: Chris Etchells Photo: Chris Etchells