The provincial government says restaurants no longer have to provide a separate lounge area for customers who want to enjoy a cocktail without food.
This latest change comes as part of the province’s Liquor Policy Review that was released last year. The change means customers will not feel pressured to order food while enjoying a drink. In the past, restaurants wanting to offer customers a drink without having to serve them food had to have an isolated lounge area.
“Creating flexibility for restaurants will help to remove the unnecessary burden for businesses in B.C., while understanding that restaurants will still need to ensure that their primary purpose is the service of food,” said the province in a release.
Music and comedy performances now will come easier, too, thanks to new relaxed entertainment rules. Restaurants are no longer required to apply for a permit to host entertainment, such as a guitar player or comedian, as long as patrons are not participating in the show.
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