How pubs and restaurants in Sheffield could look under new plans to reopen

Smoking areas would also be patrolled and the number of children in outdoor playing areas restricted under measures being proposed by industry leaders.

The trade group UKHospitality has teamed up with other industry bodies to produce its own roadmap to reopening, which has been submitted to ministers.

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Pubs, restaurants and hotels have been closed since March but Boris Johnson said earlier this month that some hospitality firms could be allowed to reopen from July 4 at the earliest.

UKHospitality says in its proposals that firms ‘do not wish to move ahead with reopening before the time is right’ and support a phased reopening.

The proposals for restaurants suggest that condiments would not be left on tables, with individually wrapped sauces and condiments handed out on request.

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Tables would also be spaced in the restaurant to meet social distancing guidelines, and cutlery would be brought to the table.

The guidance suggests that ‘restrictions on customers remaining at the bar after ordering and getting their drink’ should be considered.

Customers would be ‘discouraged’ from returning empty glasses, told to keep a safe distance away from bar staff and asked to form a socially-distanced queue for orders.

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Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality’s chief executive officer, said: “We hope that the guidelines will help businesses draw up their own plans based on their premises, ensuring that safety is at the forefront of operations when the right time comes to reopen.”