Springfield residents enjoy outdoor dining: ‘There is no doubt they will play by the rules’

Jeremy Sellers and Tracie Geiger, two Springfield residents, were excited to enjoy a drink at their outdoor patio.

“It’s a start. I think it could progress a little faster than what the governor wants it to,” Sellers said. “With us both being in healthcare we’re relatively educated on what’s going on. It’s good to be back in public and see people again.”

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O’Conners Irish Pub served breakfast pastries, Bloody Marys, mimosas, and ice-cold beer this morning.

“We’re just excited to see some people - hear people talking, laughter and drinks,” Tina Ramsey, owner of O’Conners Irish Pub said. “It’s like opening a brand new restaurant again after two months.”

Geiger, who arrived at O’Conners Irish Pub at 8 a.m. said, “We were looking forward to this for a long time.”

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Ramsey explained that her employees will wear masks, have disposable menus and sanitize bathrooms and front doors every 30 minutes to comply with Gov. Mike DeWine’s reopening guidelines.

“There is no doubt they will play by the rules,” Sellers said.

Other Springfield restaurants reopening outdoor dining include Wayside Tavern, The Ole Brick Tavern, Salato Deli and Le Torte Dolci.

O’Conners Irish Pub is expected to have six tables and 10 bar seats for outdoor dining. They will continue the early outdoor dining at 8 a.m. Saturday.

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