How can I stay safe when going to the pub, bars or a restaurant?

CleanedUp also has some advice on staying safe against Covid-19 and how you can best protect yourself and others when out and about. Here, the company shares with us a simple five-point check-list to prepare yourself before heading off to meet your friends.

1. Stick to social distancing rules

The new guidelines are that people must remain at least one metre apart, however if you can give people two metres, then all the better. Pubs may enforce social distancing measures such as providing one metre floor markers to make it clear where you’re supposed to stand (particularly around the bar, front desk and till), limiting the amount of guests allowed into the venue and keeping some tables empty to further separate groups of people.

2. Use the hand sanitiser stations provided

It may feel like an annoyance to cover your hands in a sticky gel every time you see a hand sanitiser, but it really is a crucial part of keeping yourself safe. Hand sanitisers are a quick and easy alternative to handwashing, and provide an unbeatable solution for minimising the spread and protecting others around you from Covid-19 so try and use them at every opportunity.

3. Take note of any signage on the floors or walls of a venue

One-way systems may be put in place via stickers on the floors, so stick to those in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines and stay safe. Take note of the posters and signage asking people to wash or sanitise their hands, cover their mouth when they cough, and sneeze either into a tissue or their arm if necessary. Remember, each pub is different and may have different rules so it’s worth taking note at each venue you visit.

4. Bring a face mask with you

It is essential to wear a face mask on public transport - so if your journey to the pub does involve a bus or a train then you will need to wear one. To be extra safe, you can pop your face mask back on when walking through the bar, going to the toilet or ordering at the till.

5. Monitor your own health

Monitoring your own health is an extremely important part of protecting yourself and others. Whilst it’s exciting to be stepping foot in our beloved locals again, if you’re feeling slightly under the weather then please stay at home.

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