Smoke-Free Dining

Smoking is permitted in outdoor dining or drinking areas unless the area has a roof in place and walls that cover more than 75% of the total notional wall area.

Outdoor dining or drinking areas include the following places if predominantly used for the consumption of food and/or drinks:

• A balcony or veranda;
• A courtyard;
• A rooftop;
• A marquee;
• A street or footpath, and
• Any similar outdoor area.

This applies to any outdoor dining or drinking area, such as those attached to restaurants, cafes, licensed premises and other workplaces.

Sourced from: www.health.vic.gov.au