Can I meet a friend in a cafe in Tier 2?

Lokendra SinghDec 01, 2020Life Style

From December 2 the national lockdown in England will be replaced by a three-tier lockdown system. When the national lockdown ends 99 percent of the country’s population will be under either Tier 2 or Tier 3 restrictions, with only some areas in the south-west and the Isle of Wight placed in Tier 1. The top two tiers will have implications on local businesses, especially those in the hospitality sector.

In Tier 3 all hospitality businesses, including restaurants, cafes and pubs, will be closed temporarily.

In Tier 1 and Tier 2 regions, many hospitality settings will be allowed to reopen from Wednesday, December 2.

In Tier 1 up to six people can meet indoors in restaurants, pubs or bars, but last orders will be called at 10pm.

However in Tier 2 pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as restaurants, and alcohol can only be served as part of a substantial meal.

READ MORE: When does current lockdown end? When do tier restrictions start?

Can I meet a friend in a cafe in Tier 2?

Tier 2 measures are not as strict as Tier 3 measures, and in these areas restaurants and cafes can reopen.

So in Tier 1 and Tier 2, households and members of support bubbles can meet in a restaurant or cafe when they reopen on December 2.

However, under Tier 2 restrictions, people should not meet with people outside their households or support bubbles in any indoor settings.

Can I meet a friend in a cafe in Tier 3?

All hospitality businesses will be closed in Tier 3 areas, and people living in Tier 3 areas should not visit restaurants and cafes in other areas at this time.

Residents of Tier 3 areas are also being advised by the Government to avoid non-essential travel out of their areas.

People can travel out of Tier 3 for essential reasons, such as for work, education, medical needs or caring responsibilities.

People can also leave Tier 3 areas to move home, to access voluntary, charitable or youth services or visit members of support bubbles.

The Government guidance on travel in Tier 3 states: “Where necessary, you can travel through other areas as part of a longer journey.

“If you live in a Tier 3 area, you must continue to follow Tier 3 rules when you travel to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 area.

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“You must not stay with anyone you do not live with elsewhere in the UK or visit their home (unless you share a support bubble).”

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