pubs to attract punters who don't have to buy a 'substantial meal' when buying alcohol. Drinkers can purchase tickets for live music nights and avoid having to pay for food, according to some pubs.
Currently in areas under Tier 2 restrictions, customers are only allowed to order alcohol with a meal. However, under a loophole, live music venues are allowed to operate at 50% capacity and serve alcohol to ticket holders without a main meal.
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