The relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions comes with perks for central city bars, restaurants and cafes.
After 11 weeks, business owners say they're pleased to see the back of mandatory seated service and limits on capacity.
They're also preparing for a bump in bookings and sales, as office workers return to the city.
Reporter Katie Todd visited Fort Street's Vivace Restaurant where owner Mandy Lusk described her relief at yesterday's announcement.
