Restaurant owners in Nova Scotia a raising a glass.
A change to the province’s liquor law came into effect on Tuesday that lifts the requirement for patrons to buy food in order to be served alcohol at a restaurant.
Under the new rules, customers can now have two drinks at licensed restaurants.
Changes to the Liquor Control Act will allow Nova Scotians to order a maximum of 2 alcoholic drinks without food at a restaurant #RTAW
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Dave Bennett, front of house manager at the Salt Shaker Deli in Lunenburg is pleased with the change.
“You get those people walking around on the waterfront in Lunenburg. They just want to stop in for a mid-afternoon drink on a hot afternoon. It’s nice to be able to offer that to them.”
Bennett sees the rule as a good balance that allows restaurants to serve customers a couple of drinks without taking away business from pubs.
“If you go to your local pub, you’re going to have four or five beers and watch the ball game or whatever, and then have a bite to eat. If they restrict it to two drinks, I can’t see it being a major problem.”
Bennett says the change was a long time coming and should allow restaurants to be more welcoming to customers.
