MORE pubs, restaurants and bars will open their doors next month.

May 17 will see more lockdown restrictions relaxed when indoor hospitality will be allowed.

Currently venues are only able to serve customers outdoors.

The rule of six will still apply but there will be greater opportunity for people to get together with friends and families and support local businesses.

Many eateries and pubs are already taking bookings via their respective websites. 

If you’re keen to get ahead and get a booking in the diary, here are just some of the places you can book in advance.

This list is by no means exhaustive and venues are welcome to let us know if they taking bookings for next month by emailing digital@bournemouthecho.co.uk. 

1. Brasserie Blanc at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, West Cliff

Diners will be able to sample the new spring/summer menu with dishes including rump of lamb and a Moroccan Mezze platter. 

Seating will be available indoors and on the terrace overlooking the sea.

2. Walkabout Bournemouth, Old Christchurch Road 

Australian bar Walkabout bar reopens on Monday, May 17. 

3. Felson's, Old Christchurch Road 

Calling all pool fans! If you've missed racking up some pool balls with friends then you're in luck. 

Felson's sports bar in Bournemouth reopens its doors at 4pm on Monday, May 17. 

The venue is urging people to make bookings in advance as it prepares to be busy.

4. The Larder House, Southbourne Grove 

The Larder House will open for inside dining on Monday, May 17, with a brand new menu.

In a post on The Larder House Facebook page, a spokeserson said: "We are massively excited to be welcoming you all back into our restaurant."

5. Revolution Bournemouth, Old Christchurch Road

Revolution Bournemouth, which is part of the national Revolution chain, will reopen on May 17. 

6. The Engine Room at The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road

Student venue The Engine Room at The Old Fire Station welcomes back revellers from May 17. It is open exclusively for students at Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth.  Booking is free. 

7. DYMK, Poole Hill, Bournemouth

Gay bar and club DYMK will reopen on Wednesday, May 19. A number of events taking place over the coming months featuring a host of acts and performers are available to book through the venue's website. 

8. Brewhouse and Kitchen, Poole Hill, Bournemouth

Many of us have been quizzing our way through lockdown but Brewhouse and Kitchen will kick off with a pub quiz on May 17 when it reopens indoor service. Space is limited and booking is advised. 

9. The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch

The Thomas Tripp is now taking bookings for inside service and its Seafood Shack which will be available from May 17. 

10. The Stable, Westover Road, Bournemouth

If you've missed your pizza fix from The Stable, Bournemouth's branch is now taking bookings but slots are apparently filling up fast, so booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. 

11. The Brass Haus, Westover Road, Bournemouth 

The Brass Haus opened at the former Brasshouse site just a few weeks before the first lockdown last March.  This sports bar, music venue and eatery inspired by Germany’s bierkellers, will reopen from May 17 and is taking bookings now. 

12. 1812 Lounge Bar and Restaurant, Exeter Road, Bournemouth 

Already open for unreserved seating on its outside decking area every weekend until late, 1812 is taking inside bookings for May 17 and beyond.