Northern beaches restaurants Garfish and Daniel San shut due to coronavirus rules
Two well-known restaurants in Manly temporarily close their doors due to the new coronavirus restrictions around patron numbers, as other venues try to adapt to the new rules to stay afloat.
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Two major restaurants have temporarily closed their doors due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Garfish, opposite Manly Wharf, and Daniel San, opposite the beach, were closed on Friday during the health crisis.
It follows new government directives to allow just 100 people inside a venue, and 500 outside, as was well as social distancing.
Garfish, a well known institution in Manly, had a notice on its door.
Owner Mark Dickey wrote the venue was closed from March 20 due to “the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic”.
The notice said it hoped to re-open on April 20.
Meanwhile, Daniel San, which is a popular restaurant and bar, also had a notice on its door.
It stated that the business was “taking a break due to the recent govt restrictions around COVID-19.
“We hope to re-open soon so keep an eye on our Facebook page.”
However, on Sunday it was open with just a few customers at tables.
This week other venues have moved fast to comply with the government’s new announcements around patron numbers.
Hotel Steyne has moved tables apart and is accepting card only payments at most of its bars.
Hugos Manly has also moved tables apart and are restricting numbers too, while others are looking to diversify to attract more customers who have been dropping off due to concerns around the virus.
Pilu in Freshwater is already selling fresh pasta to takeaway and is looking to start home deliveries this weekend.
Other businesses are also feeling the impact of COVID-19.
Peter Pans Adventure Travel, on Sydney Rd, Manly closed its doors on Friday.
The travel agency, popular with backpackers and budget travellers, said it had shut due to the coronavirus emergency, and was directing clients to its outlet on George St in the city.
Meanwhile, Australia Post Office at Freshwater has been closed this week due to the owner suffering an illness.
An Australia Post spokesman confirmed the illness is not related to COVID-19.
“Customers can attend Manly Post Office for any needs,” the spokesman said today.