As the coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease, pubs and restaurants that were forced to close their doors are now able to reopen.

The State Government has thrown the Tasmanian hospitality industry a lifeline by allowing hotels, cafes and restaurants to host up to 40 patrons from 3pm Friday afternoon, also easing restrictions on travel and accommodation.

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Hotels open this weekend

Prince of Wales Hotel in Hampden Rd

When punters return to the Prince of Wales Hotel this weekend, it might look a bit different to what they’re used to.

Licensee Owen Humphries is still reading through the changes he’s had to make to allow his pub to reopen its doors to people wanting an after-work frothie.

“When you’ve got a large venue like mine, it may look a little weird with two separate groups of people and people not allowed at the bar,” Mr Humphries said.

“But it’s so great to be out trading again and be back into the community.”

Mr Humphries said minutes after Tuesday’s announcement restrictions on pubs would lift at 3pm Friday, his phone was ringing.

“I hadn’t even had time to read through my requirements before I was taking bookings for Friday night,” he said.

“Being allowed 40 patrons is fantastic. Essentially, even with the 10 it hasn’t been exactly viable so it’ll be great for people to come back and have a good time.”

Due to social distancing restrictions, the pub has limited seating for two dinner seatings (5.30-7.15pm and 7.30-9.30pm).

To book phone 6223 6355 between 12-9pm.

Twisted Lime

After weeks with the doors closed, the Liverpool St pub is reopening this Friday night.

They posted via social media: “Please be aware we are operating at a limited capacity and continuing with state recommendations, current rules include:

• Physical distancing of 1.5m (when possible)
• Regular hand sanitisation (sanitiser provided)
• Anybody with cold or flu like symptoms should stay home (we’ll be here for you when you’re feeling better)
• Strict 40 patron capacity (this is important).”

Richmond Arms Hotel

The popular pub’s general manager Tom Darke has welcomed the easing of coronavirus restrictions with open arms, hearty ales and a sigh of relief.

Sittings with limited numbers: Monday to Thursday 11.30am — 2pm and 5pm — 8pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: All day dining.

To book one of the scheduled seating times call 62602109.

The Brunswick Hotel, Liverpool St

The pub will now have the capacity for 40 people at any one time.

Operating with three seating times, so if you’re planning on dining or drinking at the Bruns, call ahead on 62344981 to book a spot. They’re also offering takeaways.

New Sydney Hotel, Bathurst St

Sittings with limited numbers — 5pm to 7pm and 7pm to 9pm from Wednesday to Saturday. Phone ahead on 6234 4516 or message them on Facebook with referred date, time, numbers and a contact phone number and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Rude Boy in Elizabeth Street

The Hobart fried chicken and cocktail bar is offering dine-in options through the week and weekends — email bookings@rudeboyhobart.com.au to enquire.

Post Street Social along Franklin Wharf

The pub’s current days of trading are Thursday to Saturday from 5pm, with all bookings 90-minute sittings to allow multiple groups for the evening.

Bookings are filling up fast for the week, so head to poststreetsocial.com.au to book your table.

Walk ins welcome, but booking is preferred and both are subject to seating availability.

T42: Tavern 42 Degrees South

The pub in Elizabeth St reopened its doors to diners on May 29, offering food and drinks.

Email info@tav42.com.au to book your table.

Republic Bar in Elizabeth St

Open to diners from Thursday to Saturday from 5pm to 8pm.

Make a booking here.

Shipwrights Arms

The Battery Point pub is open for dine in. The pub is open from 3pm-9pm doing two sittings: 5.30-7.15pm and 7.30-9pm.

Book by phoning 62231846 or emailing manager@shipwrightsarms.com.au

Fern Tree Tavern

Open for dine-in but has varied brunch, lunch and dinner hours – check before heading up.

The Duke Hotel on Macquarie St

Open for takeaway, delivery and dine-in (bookings essential). Dinner service Monday-Saturday, 5-9pm and lunch Friday, 12-2pm or by appointment.

Customs House Hotel in Morrison St

Customs House Hotel, Hobart is open for dine in customers Monday to Saturday. They have seatings from lunchtime until late. Bookings essential.

Doctor Syntax Hotel Sandy Bay

Reopen for lunch with three 1.5hr seatings at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm. Bookings appreciated. Takeaways for dinner will continue.

Hobart Brewing Co.

The Evans St favourite is reopening on Friday afternoon.

Hotel Soho in Davey St

The Hobart pub reopened its doors on June 1, operating via bookings only.

They’re operating via different zones with maximum 10 people in each zone, opening Monday to Sunday lunch from noon-2.30pm and dinner 5pm until late.

Bookings essential via 6224 9494 or send them a message on Facebook.

“If you are feeling unwell, or displaying any flu like symptoms please stay home,” they urged on Facebook. “We are excited to see some familiar faces once again and hopefully some new too!”

The Waggon Sports Bar in Argyle St

Open for deliveries and dine in. To book, give them a call on 6234 8888 or you can also order from their app.

Drunken Admiral in Hunter St

The 40-year-old watering hole is reopening after weeks of hibernation — opening their doors from 5pm Thursday.

For bookings, visit their website.

Cooleys Hotel in Moonah

They’ll be serving drinks from 3pm Friday and through the weekend in the beer garden to add to their reopened dining services.

Trading hours will be Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm to 9pm, offering two meal service times of 4pm – 6pm and 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

Carlyle Hotel in Derwent Park

The Carlyle Hotel will reopen Friday at 3pm.

To book, phone the venue on 6274 4400.

Granada Tavern in Berriedale

Friday from 3pm the Granada Tavern will open their doors once again, with a few rules in place including asking all patrons to ‘check in’.

There’ll be a maximum of 20 people allowed in the Sports Bar, with opening hours Friday 3pm to 8pm; Saturday 12pm to 8pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm.

Bistro dining is via bookings only, with two sittings of a maximum 20 patrons — Monday to Sunday lunch 11.30am or 1pm and Monday to Sunday dinner 5.30pm or 7pm.

Waterfront Hotel in Bellerive

The Waterfront Hotel reopened last week for lunch and dinner dine-in.

To make a booking, call 6225 9962.

Hotel Bruny

The bar is open for limited seated dining and drinks — with a strict set of rules:

The Oyster Cove Inn, Kettering

The picturesque spot is now open for eat-in bar meals on Friday and Saturday nights over two sittings. Bookings required so give them a call on 6267 4446.

The Royal Oak Hotel, Brisbane St, Launceston

Friday night, they will open the doors for the first time since lockdown for an intimate evening with jazz chanteuse Edwina Blush. On Saturday, they’ll do the same with Lewi from the Prickly Grapes. These are both ticketed events with a maximum capacity of 30 people and it will be table service, drinks only, but patrons are welcome to bring food. For those who miss out, both gigs will also be live streamed on their Facebook page.

Gunners Arms Tavern, Lawrence St, Launceston

The bar will be open from 3pm Friday, limited to 40 people in the building. Phone to book: 6331 3891.

Dining: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 5.30pm or 7.30pm seatings.

Saint John Craft Beer Bar, Launceston

1hr 45min sessions. Dinner, drinks and table service will allow up to 10 people per dining space as they work their way back to normality.

Book via their website.

Molly Malones Irish Pub, Devonport

Molly’s is back open for dine-in Thursday through to Sunday, lunch and dinner.

See the menu and book here.

Do you know of any other pubs reopening Friday? Email us at mercury.news@themercury.com.au or let us know via Facebook message and we’ll add it to the list.