Licensing Board Bar Seating Plan Application
We are no longer accepting bar seating plan approvals. Licensed premise shall follow the State guidance and may utilize their bar seating area. Read State guidance: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-restaurants

Bar seating is permitted provided that either:
1. There are no active work areas or working staff behind the bar at least 6 ft away; or
2. There is a physical barrier (e.g. Plexi-glass) separating customers from the bar space that is at least 30 inches high and a gap/opening at the bottom of the barrier is allowed for food and drink service as long as the gap/opening is no more than 8 inches high
3. In addition, parties must be seated at bars (no standing customer service) and parties must be spaced at least 6 ft from other parties
4. Subject to any applicable building and fire code requirements, bar areas may be re- configured to accommodate table seating that complies with all spacing and other requirements in these COVID-19 safety standards. Tables must not be placed within 6 feet of the staffed bartending area.
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