Scots are now able to head out and enjoy meals at restaurants, with the easing of Covid restrictions across Tayside and Fife allowing hospitality to reopen.
Whilst there are still some restrictions in place the current Scottish Government rules allow people to enjoy meals indoors.
Many have already been heading out to enjoy the increased freedom, and businesses are hoping to recover from the financial hit of the pandemic.
The rules are different in Dundee, which is currently in Level 2, compared to elsewhere in Tayside and Fife.
What are the Scottish restaurant rules in Covid Level 2?
Dundee City is currently in Level 2 restrictions, meaning there are slightly more rules in place for people heading out to a restaurant.
Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars can open indoors until 10:30pm with 2 hour pre-booked slots, and outdoors for food and alcoholic drinks.
Public health coronavirus advice states that groups of up to six from three different households can meet indoors in a public place like a restaurant.
Children under the age of 12 do not count towards the total number of people who can meet but do count towards the maximum of 2 households permitted to meet.
Social distancing of 2 metres from people from other households will be mandatory at all times unless the venue is operating 1 metre distancing due to additional safety measures being in place.
Table service is mandatory in Scottish hospitality venues, and you’ll be expected to wear a face-covering when you aren’t seated unless you are exempt.
You must also provide your details for Test and Protect Scotland.
What are the Scottish restaurant rules in Covid Level 1?
Under Level 1 restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars can open indoors until 11pm as well as operating beer gardens outside.
The maximum number of people who can meet indoors at a restaurant, café, pub or bar is limited to eight 8 from up to three separate households.
The same rules apply for children under 12, social distancing and the use of face masks.
What is check-in Scotland?
A new app, Check In Scotland, has been launched by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland to help restaurants and other venues collect details from customers for the Test and Protect system.
It means that if someone who visited a venue tests positive all those who had contact with them can be asked to self-isolate.
More than 6,400 venues have so far signed up to use this voluntary service for businesses in Scotland.
The Check In Scotland app is available to download for free via the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for anyone over the age of 12.
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