Some - but not all - will reopen their doors this month
It's been announced that pubs can reopen their doors for meals from Monday (15 June), and can do so completely a fortnight later.
But what does this mean for the Island's landlords? Is it welcome news? What damage has been done already?
Guy Armstrong-Rossiter is chairman of the Isle of Man Licensed Victuallers Association, and he's also the licensee of the Rover's Return in Douglas.
Dollin Mercer got his reaction:

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