Indoor service in bars and restaurants has reopened.

To access indoor service, you must show proof that you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months. Children under 18 who are dining with you do not need proof of vaccination or recovery.

You can use an EU COVID Digital Certificate (DCC) or a HSE vaccination record as proof. You need to have identification to show that the proof of vaccination or recovery belongs to you.

Proof of immunity and identification

You can use your EU COVID Digital Certificate (DCC) or your HSE vaccination record as proof. You need to have photo identification to show that the proof of vaccination or recovery belongs to you.

You can use the following as identification:

• Driving licence

• Passport

• Student card

• Garda age card

• Irish Residence Permit (IRP)

• National identity card

• Any other official document that includes your photo and was issued outside of Ireland

If you do not have a DCC or HSE vaccination record (because you are visiting Ireland from another country for example), you can use an official vaccination record issued by the country where you were vaccinated or tested for COVID-19.

Important things to know

A maximum of 6 people aged 13 and over are allowed per table. The maximum number allowed per table including children aged 12 and under is 15 people.

In addition:

• You should wear a face covering when you are not sitting at your table

• There are no time limits on sittings

• You can only eat or drink at a table, and not at the bar or counter

• If you do not have proof of vaccination or recovery, or you cannot show that the proof you have belongs to you, the bar or restaurant should refuse admission

• Live music and dancing are not allowed

• One member of your group must give their details to the pub or restaurant for contact tracing.​