Stamford independent shops "hopeful" the town will be moved out of Tier 3 later this week.
Many felt it was unfair they should be "lumped" in with the whole of Lincolnshire.
Local independent businesses in Stamford are hopeful the review next week will see the town placed into tier 2.
Many firms have argued it was unfair to lump the town with the whole of Lincolnshire.
Meanwhile bosses at Cafe Black have adapted the way they work in tier 3.
They serve hot drinks through a window to customers.