As a bunch of venues around the city go into lockdown again, we know that it can prove an especially tough time for hospitality workers who get paid by the shift. This is something the teams at the Duke of Enmore and the Oxford Tavern know all too well, which is why they're offering to feed hospo workers for free over the next seven days.
They’ll shout one free meal per day until the end of the one-week lockdown for all affected hospitality workers, who can grab a takeaway feed from a specially designed menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options. And if you need something a li’l stiffer, the Duke will also be shouting one free pickleback shot per day (a shot of Jameson followed by a shot of picklebrine) to help soothe those lockdown blues.
Speaking of the need to look out for hospo workers, Odd Culture group general manager James Thorpe said: “Casual staff are the backbone of our industry, and unfortunately they are the first to face shift uncertainty when restrictions affect their workplaces. For some, this can mean the difference between eating or not, or paying rent or not, which we know is truly scary stuff. Offering these free meals is the least we can do to help our little corner of the world get through this latest Covid hiccup.”