Yes, they hear you, even above all the noise
Don’t you just despise it when there is ongoing construction in your area? There’s a lot of dust everywhere, and then there’s the noise. You can’t even hear yourself think, let alone talk when everyone else around you is talking.
But don’t worry; this establishment understands just how you’re feeling. You don’t have to tell them. They are well aware of it and want to meet people they know, but they can’t do anything about it. Everyone has to wait until the construction is finished.