The figures come from a survey by the Licensed Vintners Association.
More than four in ten pubs in Dublin are planning on reopening as restaurants at the end of June, according to a survey by the Licensed Vintners Association.
The figures were revealed in a survey conducted by the LVA between Monday 18th May and Tuesday 19th May, with 44% confirming their intention to reopen on 29th June.
The LVA are advocating that all pubs that serve food be allowed open on 29 June on the same basis as restaurants.
Commenting on the survey, LVA Chief Executive, Donall O’Keeffe said, "These venues have restaurant certificates and are just as capable of following the public health guidelines as restaurants and cafes. Food is a major aspect of their business so why should they be treated differently to other venues serving food and alcohol?"
He added, "We expect there will be a strong demand for these venues, with many pubs reporting a significant public appetite for when they will be serving food again. Bord Bia research also shows more people eat out at pubs than they do at full service restaurants or cafes."
Under the government's roadmap, bars can't begin operating again until August 10th.
