John Parker

Perth bar and restaurant operators are looking forward to reopening, but hope further easing of restrictions will be on the menu soon.

Sneakers & Jeans, The Royal, and Mary Street Bakery are among 40 local hospitality businesses backing a new campaign, encouraging Western Australians to explore the city as it prepares to move into phase four of lifting coronavirus restrictions.

Hospitality heavyweights have signed an open letter to Premier Mark McGowan demanding consultation and a clear path forward as Omicron spreads at low levels through the community.

There’s plenty of upside for WA’s emerging distilling sector.