One midlands publican says the delay has been terribly unfair.
Up to 1,500 people will be allowed to stand at indoor gig venues under new government guidelines.
The 11:30 closing time for pubs and restaurants has been scrapped and people can make multiple bookings.
Table service remains but people can queue at the bar once social distancing is observed.
Nightclubs will be able to operate at full capacity and people can go to the bar to get a drink while staying 2 metres apart.
Arts and Culture Minister Catherine Martin says people will have to wear a mask when going to the bar or toilet:
However, the owner of one midlands music venue says the uncertainty around the new covid guidelines has been "terribly unfair".
Declan Manton of The Well in Moate, says they don't mind having to restrict numbers, but the short notice of the announcement of guidance is unacceptable:
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