As we enter another lockdown with little prospect of hospitality reopening any time soon we'd like to ask that you continue supporting your local pubs and restaurants with their takeaway services. Alcohol can no longer be sold as takeouts, only food and non-alcoholic drinks, HOWEVER, alcohol can be sold by delivery.
This adds yet further costs to an already struggling industry. MP's and CAMRA are petitioning the government to allow the takeout of alcohol, after all how is that different to a supermarket or off-license?
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As we start another lockdown please remember that local pubs and bars can still benefit from your support through their takeaway and delivery services.
Already several venues in the area are starting takeaway services including Artisan, House of Beer and Aldwark Artisan Ales, see their pages for full details. More will be added as their takeaway and delivery service details are published.
Please remember, the guidelines state that orders must be placed via phone or online and that these venues will not be open for browsing.
As 2020 continues to deliver challenges with COVID-19, a hospitality industry in crisis and frequently changing guidelines it comes as no surprise that organisations such as CAMRA branches have been forced into a hibernation like state. We have been fortunate in our small branch area that, as yet, no businesses have closed their doors for good. This does not mean our pubs and bars are healthy by any means and they still need your support now more than ever as the colder, wetter, winter months approach. So please, please, consider supporting your local by either visiting (following the recommended guidelines and local guidelines) or purchasing take aways for consumption at home or as Christmas gifts. We are blessed with two great businesses in Ashbourne, Artisan and 'House of Beer' that offer an extensive mix of takeaway bottles, cans and mini-kegs (House of Beer only). Many pubs are also still offering takeaway services.