Some bars, as we all know, serve only bev/al, and they’ve been in an especially poor place during the pandemic. The City of Chicago is moving to help them weather the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing them to apply for an outdoor serving license. Previously, bars could not expand onto public sidewalks.
The sidewalk space utilized by bars and taverns must be set up with six feet of pedestrian clearance remaining, and service areas must be enclosed by a barrier, similar to sidewalk cafes. Furthermore, liquor establishments must identify a partner food establishment to ensure that food is available for patrons.