All barside seating is banned for now in New Jersey, and a 10 p.m. closing is mandated for indoor bar and restaurant seating starting Nov. 12 under Gov. Murphy’s new executive order “taking action to stop the spread of COVID-19,” he said.
- No indoor dining between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. at restaurants, bars, clubs, and lounges.
- Outdoor dining, takeout and delivery services may continue past 10 p.m.
- Casinos must stop serving food/drinks at 10 p.m.
- All barside seating will be prohibited.
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