One pub operator has described being £18,000 down after the reopening of Glasgow pubs was delayed.
Scottish operators said they were grateful to be able to serve alcohol indoors to pubgoers once more despite restrictions hampering trade.
Customers in most of mainland Scotland were able to drink a pint inside a pub from Monday 17 May under level two of the government’s lockdown easing framework.
However, a last minute announcement saw Glasgow held back in level three alongside Moray after rising coronavirus cases.
Hospitality venues in level two cannot serve alcohol indoors and must close at 8pm for indoor service, meaning reopening is unviable for many pubs.