Thirsty Czechs were allowed to return to beer gardens on Monday in one of the government's most eagerly anticipated measures to relax coronavirus restrictions.
PRAGUE - Thirsty Czechs were allowed to return to beer gardens on Monday in one of the government’s most eagerly anticipated measures to relax coronavirus restrictions.
But for many Czechs - who rank as the world’s biggest beer drinkers per capita - the reopening of restaurant terraces and beer gardens was a highlight of the government’s plan to re-start the economy in stages. “I’ve been looking forward to this moment since they announced the news beer gardens would reopen,” Verner said.
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