Pubs 'extremely happy' with 7 June outdoor opening but some restaurateurs still 'frustrated' Restaurant owners are unhappy that hotels can serve food indoors before them. By Garreth MacNamee Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 6:30 PM Apr 29th 2021, 6:30 PM 69,490 Views 28 Comments Image: Shutterstock/Hunter Bliss Images Image: Shutterstock/Hunter Bliss Images TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has this evening confirmed that pubs and hospitality will reopen for outside business on 7 June. It also emerged that hotels and B&Bs can reopen on 2 June and will be permitted to serve residents indoors. There will be no distinction between restaurants, pubs or other food outlets and the €9 meal measure will not return.