Exmouth bar 'won't be nightclub'

But it could open till 2.30 a.m. every day

Exmouth’s new waterfront beach bar and restaurant won’t be a nightclub, developers have confirmed, after fears were raised following their licensing application.

Mickey’s Beach Bar & Restaurant, owned by celebrity chef Michael Caines, has asked for a licence until 2.30 a.m. every day.

Some people worried about that, but a spokesperson from the developer, Grenadier, says: “I can confirm that this will not be a nightclub. It will be a restaurant and bar as outlined in past communications. Michael and his team are working closely with local authorities, including East Devon District Council, the police force and fire brigade, to ensure they align with any noise limitations."

The licensing application, submitted to East Devon District Council, asks for permission for live music until 11 p.m., recorded music until 2 a.m., and the supply of alcohol until 11 p.m. outside and 2 a.m. inside.

Mickeys will run alongside Sylvain Peltier and Michael’s Café Patisserie Glacerie as part of the Exmouth seafront regeneration project called Sideshore.

It incorporates a casual bar, which will host resident weekend DJs, first floor destination restaurant with a glasshouse and outdoor terraces alongside Café Patisserie Glacerie which will serve serve artisan pastries and ice-creams.

Summer will see Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. During the cooler months, breakfast will be served on weekends only with lunch and dinner available daily throughout the week.

Mr Caines had previously said: “Mickeys will be a place to celebrate, to unwind, to pop-in for a takeaway or stay late into the night, underpinned by warm hospitality and excellent food.

“It is a space for the local community and beyond, above all its place of fun. I’m incredibly excited to be able to share more over the coming months as we approach the opening.”

Along with the bar and restaurant, and the new watersports and retail complex at Exmouth, Grenadier is building a new £175,000 ramp to provide people with access to the beach.

The new ramp to the beach will be constructed this summer