Are You Missing The Pubs, Restaurants ?

[MynameisLuca]

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Do you think they'll survive if the social distance rules are put in place?

[jourdain2]

Yes, very much. Our village pub was a centre for information-swapping, fund-raising, socialising, and cohesion as well as sparking initiatives. Also a pleasant place to relax and the 'go to' for celebrations and meals out.

[Gromit]

A lot of pubs, cafes and restaurantS will not survive.
I missed them at first, but not now. Been drinking less and a lot more cheaply. Been home cooking more with pleasantly surprising results.
I’m missing people, but will not be rushing out again until it is safe to do so, not when the Government decide to more people can die to save the economy.

[webbo3]

Restaurants, I'd love to go to my local Indian for a curry.

[Gromit]

webbo3

Most of the Indian restaurants near me are doing takeaways, to collect or delivered.

[maggiebee]

Not a drinker but do miss the pub quizzes and the company. Can't wait to go out with friends for a lovely meal.

[webbo3]

Gromit.
\\webbo3

Most of the Indian restaurants near me are doing takeaways, to collect or delivered.//

we have been getting some takeaways but sitting in a restaurant especially one you visit a lot is some much better.

[ubasses]

Missing pubs as we have a walking group that meet once a month and end up with a pub lunch. Missing the people and the walk as much as the Pub. And our nearest pub which has a fantastic restaurant.

[New Judge]

//...but will not be rushing out again until it is safe to do so, not when the Government decide to more people can die to save the economy.//

Exactly as it should be, Gromit. We can all weigh up the risks and make our own decisions. You can stay in and I can go out for a pint and a haircut. As harsh as it seems the economy must be saved. The consequences of lifting the lockdown are speculative. The consequences of retaining it are certain: the economy will be destroyed; the NHS will be destroyed; many more people will die of untreated illnesses than will ever die of Covid; the education and life chances of around 8m children will be crippled. In short, the lockdown is unsustainable for all these reasons and many more besides and the people currently cushioned from its effects, many enjoying a prolonged summer break, will face an economic day of reckoning that will make 2008 seem like a tea party.

[fender62]

i miss the ocassional pub pints! and a meal out the miss's fender
but sat in my garden with a beer chilling in fridge, plus we can eat outside weather permitting in our garden, just miss a pulled pint
and a meal with my lovely..oh and the bloody barbers.