RESTAURANTS are preparing to open their doors after being given a potential reopening date by the government. Eateries in Bridport and the surrounding areas will be reopening in April and May following the staged reopening of the country laid out in the prime minister s roadmap last month. So long as coronavirus cases continue to fall, thee vaccination programme continuing with no disruption and no new coronavirus variants develop - restaurants with outdoor seating areas will be able to open from Monday, April 12, whilst indoor venues will be able to reopen from Monday, May 17. Rise in West Bay and Swim in Lyme Regis will both be opening their outdoor areas in April.