Police called to 'large gathering' at North London kosher restaurant

A Tish Bar spokesman explained that before the event, it had received “specialist advice” on Covid-19 safety for the hospitality sector.

“The advice stated that given the size of our premises, it was possible to hold an event with full social distancing for more than 30 people and on this basis the event went ahead. In light of new advice from the police, we have now changed our policy to a maximum of 30 guests per sitting.”

A spokesman for the kashrut division of the London Beth Din (KLBD), which licenses the Tish Bar, said the authority had spoken at length to the business.

“An honest mistake appears to have been made. Nevertheless, we are pleased that they have changed their policy in line with government guidelines. It is very important that all restaurants and caterers continue to follow government advice at this challenging time.”