A DUNFERMLINE pub is to welcome back customers next week.

East Port Bar will re-open on Monday (May 17) with measures in place to protect staff and patrons.

Owned and managed by Stonegate Group, the pub has been fitted out to comply with new COVID-19 safety regulations.

The company said that its pubs, including on East Port in Dunfermline's town centre, have installed external signage clearly setting out the safety measures in place.

Customers will be greeted with a "warm welcome from both managers and teams", and robust COVID-secure measures will be in place including clear social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning regimes and adhering to NHS Test and Trace guidelines; full table service with contactless payments available, customers can also order food and drinks via an app.

There will be dedicated smoking areas, away from those customers wishing to dine.

A spokesperson for Stonegate Group said: “We are looking forward to welcoming people back through our doors on May 17.

"Our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our teams and customers, whilst ensuring everyone is able to enjoy and make the most out of their long-awaited visit to our venues.”

Tables for East Port Bar can be booked online here.