HAMPSHIRE pubs have said they are "encouraged" by the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown as they prepare to open in April. On Monday, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson revealed his plans as the country emerges from a third national lockdown announcing that pubs will be able to open outside from April 12 with drinkers allowed inside again from May 17. Pubs have now come out in support of the plans as they look to recover financially from the affects of the pandemic. Daniel Morgan, who owns The Good Companion in Eastleigh was previously cautious about the prospect of just serving outside, but now said he's "positive" that there is a thought out plan, and is preparing to open in the most cost affective way.