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Pub landlords have welcomed the climb-down by the UK governmentwhich will allow them, once again, to sell alcohol during the current period of enforced closure. When plans for the second national lockdown were first announced, the guidelines initially indicated a ban on pubs serving alcohol for people to takeaway and drink at home. This was in sharp contrast to the first lockdownwhich came into force back in March. Fortunately, pressure from the drinks industry forced the government to think again, so now pubs in England (Scotland & Wales have their own separate rules),will now be able to sell takeaway beer and cider, during November’s lockdown, as long as the drinks are pre-ordered by phone or online. Customers can collect their orders, as long as they do not enter the premises.
The U-turn comes as a relief to licensees and pub bosses who had warned that the ban would result in thousands of gallons of beer being poured down the drain. Takeaway sales will form a vital lifeline to local pubs and breweries over the next four weeks, providing them with much needed income. It will also prevent a substantial amount of perfectly drinkable beer from being wasted.
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It is thought the now over-turned ban on takeaway alcohol sales was drafted because, during the first lockdown, some pubs were allowing customers to enter the premises, buy a pint and then go outside in order to drink it. This was clearly a case of pushing the envelope that little bit too far, earning drinkers and publicans alike, a “tut, tut” from nanny. The message now to all drinkers and pub lovers is, please support your local pub, bar or brewery with your custom, and help them get through what, for most, is an extremely challenging and difficult period. I shall be doing my bit, by ordering essential supplies (https://www.fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/shop) from both local pubs and breweries, and am currently investigating what's available at the moment.
It is also encouraging to read that some pub owning companies and brewers, including Punch and Marston’s, have announced rent reductions for licensees over the 28-day period.
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Pub landlords have welcomed the climb-down by the UK governmentwhich will allow them, once again, to sell alcohol during the current period of enforced closure. When plans for the second national lockdown were first announced, the guidelines initially indicated a ban on pubs serving alcohol for people to takeaway and drink at home. This was in sharp contrast to the first lockdownwhich came into force back in March. Fortunately, pressure from the drinks industry forced the government to think again, so now pubs in England (Scotland & Wales have their own separate rules),will now be able to sell takeaway beer and cider, during November’s lockdown, as long as the drinks are pre-ordered by phone or online. Customers can collect their orders, as long as they do not enter the premises.
The U-turn comes as a relief to licensees and pub bosses who had warned that the ban would result in thousands of gallons of beer being poured down the drain. Takeaway sales will form a vital lifeline to local pubs and breweries over the next four weeks, providing them with much needed income. It will also prevent a substantial amount of perfectly drinkable beer from being wasted.
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It is thought the now over-turned ban on takeaway alcohol sales was drafted because, during the first lockdown, some pubs were allowing customers to enter the premises, buy a pint and then go outside in order to drink it. This was clearly a case of pushing the envelope that little bit too far, earning drinkers and publicans alike, a “tut, tut” from nanny. The message now to all drinkers and pub lovers is, please support your local pub, bar or brewery with your custom, and help them get through what, for most, is an extremely challenging and difficult period. I shall be doing my bit, by ordering essential supplies (https://www.fugglesbeercafe.co.uk/shop) from both local pubs and breweries, and am currently investigating what's available at the moment.
It is also encouraging to read that some pub owning companies and brewers, including Punch and Marston’s, have announced rent reductions for licensees over the 28-day period.
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More... (https://baileysbeerblog.blogspot.com/2020/11/take-my-beer-away.html)