The landlord of Manchester’s smallest pub says social distancing could kill his tiny city centre boozer. Under the current social distancing rules, a two metre space between customers would mean only eight people at a time could fit inside the Circus Tavern, on Portland Street.
And licensee Barry Hayes fears the pub won't survive if he also has to pay rent while the pub is closed. He has asked landlord Star Pubs for a nine month rent break to allow time to recover once lockdown measures are lifted.
Star Pubs says it’s providing rent reductions to pubs 'on an individual basis' and is suspending the collection of any rent until at least June, or whenever pubs reopen.
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