After weeks of isolation, Hunter residents will begin leaving their homes in search of a delicious pub meal and a cold beer.
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From Friday, some Hunter venues will be ready to welcome back patrons.
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"Please remember, as we are just embarking on Phase One of the government's re-opening conditions it is so important that we all do the right and thing," an Australian Hotels Association (AHA) representative said.
"This includes keeping in mind that bookings are essential; social distancing rules of 1.5 metres will apply; allocated/timed seatings are likely to apply; bars and gaming will not be open - drinks will be via table-service and only available with your meal; and all health and safety measures, as directed by your local pub, must be adhered."
According to the AHA the following pubs will be open for sit-down dining:
- Albion Hotel, Singleton
- Bank Hotel, Dungog
- Bellbird Hotel, Bellbird
- Bennett Hotel, Hamilton
- Bushranger's Bar & Brasserie, Largs
- Burwood Inn, Merewether (Friday, May 22)
- Crown & Anchor Hotel, Newcastle
- Commercial Hotel, Aberdeen
- Dockyard, Newcastle (Wednesday, May 20)
- Duke of Wellington, New Lambton
- Gladstone Hotel, Stockton
- Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle (Friday, May 22)
- Hotel Delany, Newcastle
- Hotel Tudor, Woodberry
- Kearsely Hotel, Kearsley
- Kent Hotel, Hamilton
- Maryland Tavern, Maryland
- Mayfield Hotel, Mayfield
- Muswellbrook Hotel, Muswellbrook
- Oriental Hotel, Newcastle
- Pippi's at the Point, Speers Point
- Sea Breeze Hotel, Nelson Bay
- Seven Seas Hotel, Carrington
- Spinning Wheel Hotel, Raymond Terrace
- Tea Gardens Hotel (Saturday only)
- White Hart Hotel, Murrurundi
- Wickham Park Hotel, Wickham
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