Our New Normal- Covid-19

Today we officially opened our beer garden for the first time in over three months.

 We are very excited to welcome you back- and have been working extra hard on making our space safe for you.

We’ve been sharing our new normal on Instagram & Facebook this week. For those who missed it and planning a visit here’s your quick and visual guide to our new normal:

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New Normal Number One: Entry If you have reserved a table your entry point will be via the host positioned at the entry of the beer garden - please head here to get directed to your spot. This is to help reduce queueing in the street for the safety of you and our neighbours. Don’t worry we can grab your drinks order for you, or you can order our 50 best selling drinks online from our website. COLLECTING TAKEAWAY? Head to the front door - where a socially distanced queue will be marked in front of the pub. #newnormalpub

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New Normal Number 2 One way system now in place- so if you want to eat or drink on site head here to the garden gate. You will find 2m marked queuing spaces to wait while we seat you all individually and safely. No need to go to the bar - you can order online or we can take your order from the table. If you have a table reserved please be punctual. Or DM us to let us know eta. If you don’t have booking- we can’t guarantee entry so please do book so we can make sure you have a allocated arrival slot and table two hours with time for sanitising in between. #newnormalpub

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New normal number three- pub life al fresco with plenty of space. 🌲 🍺 Prelockdown we redesigned our beer garden. We extended it and have some fab tables which allow for plenty of personal space. We’re positioning the tables at 6ft distancing- back to back for the safest seating arrangement. These will seat 8 people but for now we are capping bookings at 6. We are deliberately leaving some our tables empty, so that we have plenty of time to sanitise tables between sittings. So if you haven’t booked but can see an empty table - please respect us when we say there isn’t a space- we’re just acting safely. #newnormapub #ringwood #publife #ringwoodlife #newnormalpub

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New Normal Number Four- I need a beer, like three months ago! Quit the waiting (it’s been long enough) from Saturday our Cask, Craft and Keg will be available to order online straight to your table. You’ll be able to check our website at any time and see what beer we have connected with helpful descriptions and tasting notes - Meaning less time choosing more time drinking! 🍻 Don’t worry - We will be able to take your order from the table if you need us to too. #newnormal #properpub #bh24 #beergarden #publife #realale #southcoastcraft #newnormalpub

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New Normal Number Five- For your protection 😉 Is it cool, maybe not, but it should be! We will be wearing PPE whilst we work to protect you and us and stop the spread. How much will depend on the risk we’ve have assessed. Please leave your empties on your table we will clear them in an orderly and safe fashion. And, yes we know we look silly, but be kind! #newnormalpub #howthingsarechanging #ringwoodrailway

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New Normal Number Six- It’s burger time! Check out our slick new website with art from the amazing @mercerart. Here you can place your food, beer and drink order in seconds. Simply select your eats and (or) drinks, when you want it (if eating in tap your table number in and select nearest time slot). Fill in your contact info as per gov guidelines for visiting pubs. We always keep your info safe and in line with GDPR legislation. Then choose eat in, pick up, or local delivery and we do the rest! #newnormal #ringwoodrailway #bh24 #newnormalpub

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New Pub Normal Number Seven- When Nature calls. Due to narrow walk ways our internal ladies loo is closed. We’ve marked spacing and closed this rear walkway so you can queue safely for the loo. The Mens cubicle is open but we have closed the urinals to enable safe distancing. We will be making sure these facilities are kept 🧼 clean , and stocked with sanitised for your use. Please No entry to the pub or exit via this point - follow the exit signage around the cellar building to allow safe distancing. #newnormalpub

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New Normal Number eight- Inside is not open (yet) Please respect this request, and come prepared on grey days with a brollie - we will have a few spare (and sanitiser). We are a small space inside- so for now inside is off limits for groups eating and drinking.

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New Normal Number Nine - and the last! We hope to be able to keep the play area open. We know how hard it is to go out with kids sometimes. But we are asking that if your child is using the play area please do the following- 1. Supervise your child directly in the play area. 2. Use the equipment a household at a time 3. Sanitise your hands before and after use- we will have sanitiser if you forget your own. Finally a word on those adorable four legged friends. They are welcome to join you - as long as they are on a short lead . Thanks so much guys for your respect and enthusiasm shown on our new normal updates We know it’s a lot to take in- so we have made it available as a story highlight & blogpost on our website We really look forward to welcoming you back.

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