Governor Hogan opens Breweries, Bars & Restaurants at 50% capacity starting Friday, June 12 at 5 pm

Breweries, Bars & Restaurants Open for indoor seating Friday at 5 pm.

Kevin Atticks from Grow and Fortify, the manager for the Brewers Association of Maryland held a Town Hall for the brewing industry tonight at 8 pm.  He summarized Governor Hogan’s press conference and corresponding Executive Order which allowed bars, restaurants, breweries, miniature golf and outdoor amusements and rides to open starting Friday at 5 pm.  Next Friday, arcades, casinos and malls open.

One clarification is that bar patrons must be seated at a bar or table.  Standing in the bar area is not permitted.  The 6 foot social distancing guidelines are being recommended.  Cultural events may be allowed which is good news for beer festivals.  CDC guidelines must be followed so a cleaning protocol is needed before a bar or brewery can allow corn hole or darts inside their bars or breweries.

A summary of the Governor’s remarks were written by Logan Dubel for OceanCity.com.  Please read more here.