The Lescar — Restaurant in Sheffield

No covid measures whatsoever. No masks, no social distancing, no ventilation. Not going back unless that changes.

Edit (Google Reviews would not let me respond to Terri's post so editing mine instead):

Hi Terri,

Thank you for your speedy response. Pre-covid I have been a big fan of the Lescar and have been going to the pub for over ten years. However, your response worries me as I believe it shows little understanding of Covid, how it is transmitted, and how to protect your staff and customers from catching the virus (and potentially having to close the business due to staff shortages).

The ventilation offered by opening the doors is not sufficient for preventing transmission. Windows need to be open wherever possible. Covid is an airborne virus and so social distancing is also key with sufficient distances between tables and limits on the numbers of people in unventilated spaces at any one time (eg toilets).

Masks also are key to preventing spread and the signage you have is really not very visible at all. Whilst masks are not a legal requirement you will always have customers who refuse to wear them, but the culture of consideration you create on the premises has a massive effect on the likelihood of people catching and spreading the virus (including to your staff). Prominent signs are key.

Personally, I'd also recommend you considering using screens on the bar to protect your staff too.

Unfortunately for your business, there are many pubs locally who have the above measures still in place and which are far safer venues as a result, meaning that, without those measures in place, I just won't be returning to see you anytime soon.

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