First Friday beers since lockdown go to drinkers’ heads as fights break out over table reservations

Scuffles broke out over table reservations this evening as Britons packed their local outdoor pubs and bars on the first Friday night out since lockdown restrictions were eased. Some five million pints are set to be pulled tonight as revellers hit the town for beer garden drinking and al fresco dining at the start of … Read more

First Friday beers since lockdown go to drinkers’ heads as fights break out over table reservations

Scuffles broke out over table reservations this evening as Britons packed their local outdoor pubs and bars on the first Friday night out since lockdown restrictions were eased. Some five million pints are set to be pulled tonight as revellers hit the town for beer garden drinking and al fresco dining at the start of … Read more

Dinner reservations, traffic and job adverts surge as lockdown eased

Bounce back Britain? Restaurant reservations surged to 79% of normal levels on April 12 when hospitality reopened, traffic spiked to 91% of what was recorded in February 2020 and job adverts hit pre-pandemic levels – but 17% of workers still on furlough UK seater dinner reservations hit 79 per cent of 2019 levels on April … Read more

Dinner reservations, traffic and job adverts surge as lockdown eased

Bounce back Britain? Restaurant reservations surged to 79% of normal levels on April 12 when hospitality reopened, traffic spiked to 91% of what was recorded in February 2020 and job adverts hit pre-pandemic levels – but 17% of workers still on furlough UK seater dinner reservations hit 79 per cent of 2019 levels on April … Read more

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown meal lead to a surge in reservations

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown treat have fuelled a surge in bookings that has seen some restaurants booked out until autumn but the rush has prompted some owners to ask for payment upfront. Fed up owners struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus lockdown are now asking that customers pay for meals when they book a … Read more

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown meal lead to a surge in reservations

Diners desperate for a post-lockdown treat have fuelled a surge in bookings that has seen some restaurants booked out until autumn but the rush has prompted some owners to ask for payment upfront. Fed up owners struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus lockdown are now asking that customers pay for meals when they book a … Read more