Brian Danclair, owner of Fish, Wings and Tings, stands outside his restaurant at Brixton Village, as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease continues to affect businesses, in London, Britain July 14, 2020. — Reuters pic
“I think people’s habits have changed. I think a lot of people as well are cooking more at home. And I just think, you know, everyone is still a little bit scared because I don’t know exactly what’s going to happen,” Etta Burrell, owner of the seafood kitchen, told Reuters.Brixton Village is usually bustling with people eating out, especially at the weekend. But with social distancing restricting customer numbers at peak times, business owners need to fill more tables earlier in the week.
It is perhaps unsurprising that consumers are cautious. A poll by Opinium on the day restrictions were lifted showed 52 per cent of people believed pubs, bars and restaurants were reopening too soon. Only 24 per cent thought it was the right time.The casual dining sector had been suffering from overcapacity even before the pandemic shuttered businesses and slashed footfall in London’s busiest work districts.
Yesterday, a cut to sales tax to five per cent from 20 per cent for eat-in or hot takeaway food from restaurants, cafes and pubs also came into effect.
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