What can Pubs in each tier do?

Tier 3

No mixing indoors. People can only meet outdoors in limited places such as parks and public gardens.

Pubs and restaurants must close, with the exception of takeaway sales.

Tier 2

No mixing indoors, apart from support bubbles. Up to six people can meet outdoors.

Pubs and restaurants can open, with last orders at 10pm and closing at 11pm – but alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal.

Tier 1

Up to six people can meet indoors or outdoors.

Pubs and restaurants can open, with last orders at 10pm and closing at 11pm.

Go Free of tie?

One major thing is that for tied pubs renting from the regulated pub companies in England & Wales, the tiers are an MRO trigger – you can go free of tie!

If you want help going free of tie, contact us here and request your MRO > Contact

For a list of all Tiers see our other blog post here