Five ways restaurants, pubs and bars have changed

1 QR-CODE MENUS

With menu-handling posing a hygiene problem, many restaurants have turned to Qr-code menus. Customers scan a QR code using a smartphone, which opens the restaurant’s menu. They can then either order via the server, or in some cases, straight from their phone for delivery to the table.

2 RESTAURANT MEAL KITS

Many chefs created make-at-home meal kits so people could enjoy their favourite restaurant food from the safety of their own homes during lockdown. Thankfully, for those who don’t yet feel confident dining out, many of these meal kits are still available, meaning you can make those iconic restaurant dishes in your kitchen. Check out ive of our favourite meal kits opposite.

3 RESTAURANT- QUALITY TAKEAWAYS

Demand for takeaways has exploded. Many restaurants are still o ering takeaways along with their usual dine-in service (even if they didn’t previously) as the need for social distancing means fewer seats are available in-house, which could result in lost revenue.

4 SITTINGS

Many restaurants have now chosen to create set windows for service, so rather than diners being able to book at any time, they need to choose a sitting. This is so social distancing between tables can be controlled more easily, and it allows for deep cleaning between sittings.

5 RESERVATIONS

Many restaurants that previously relied on walk-ins alone are now taking reservations. It’s great news for those who are desperate to go to trendy spots like Hoppers in London’s Soho, but have been discouraged by the prospect of having to queue. Where a visit to the pub was usually spontaneous, now it’s common to have to book a table.