Many of the Peel region's most popular pubs will bide their time before reopening their doors.
The state government announced on Sunday that hospitality businesses would be able to operate under a 20-patron limit from Monday, May 18.
But tough requirements for those looking to reopen will see several Mandurah hotspots waiting until further easing of restrictions to return to business as usual.
Alongside the 20-person limit, social distancing measures require those 20 people to have four square metres of space each, while customers looking to enjoy a drink would need to order a meal beforehand.
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For many local pubs, it simply won't be feasible to unlock their doors.
"We're definitely going to wait a little longer," Ravenswood Hotel owner Jenny Taylor said.
"We're assuming and hoping that in three or four weeks we are allowed to have up to 100 patrons, which would make opening viable for us.
"Right now, if we opened and let 20 people through the door, it wouldn't be enough to pay the wages of the people working those days."
Ms Taylor's sentiments were shared by The Bridge Garden Bar owner Jason Hutchen, who said his establishment would also wait for the further relaxing of restrictions before opening again.
"The Bridge won't be open - 20 people just won't cut it," he said.
"You wouldn't have a problem getting 20 people through the door, but then you would need kitchen workers, table service, cleaners, it just wouldn't make sense.
"In the end we're just going to have to continue riding this wave and hope WA can continue leading the way."
All hospitality businesses statewide would also be required to have a COVID safety plan before reopening, which would display their venue's capacity under social distancing reform to patrons upon entering.
Staff will also be required to undergo COVID safety training.
WA small business minister Paul Papalia described the easing of restrictions as a "big step" forward for the state.
"The government understands that it is not as far as some people would like," he told reporters at a press conference on Monday afternoon.
"But it is a first step and we're on the pathway to a freer environment providing we protect what we have achieved to date."
Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams said the City was encouraging residents to support the local hospitality businesses that chose to reopen their doors while still adhering to social distancing protocol.
"I would expect to see some businesses remain open and some closed but I think local businesses will have to make that assessment based on their own circumstances," he said.
"The City is focused on encouraging people to hang out in public spaces while the weather is still nice and the sun is still shining and we're seeing how we can help businesses do a trade with takeaway as well as have more activation of our public spaces."