Pubs in Bridport and surrounding areas are preparing to reopen in either April or May. The roadmap for England s exit from the national lockdown states that pubs could be open from April 12 – but only serving customers outdoors. Pubs which do not have the outdoor space available will be unable to reopen then. The earliest date hospitality venues can seat customers indoors will be from May 17, and all restrictions look set to be lifted by June 21. Geraldine Baker, landlady of the Ropemakers on West Street, Bridport, said: We’re hoping to reopen in April. We’re lucky we have an outside area but you’ve got to weigh up whether the costs of opening are worth doing so.