Micheal Caines has confirmed who will be taking over ownership of Mickey's Beach Bar at Sideshore.

Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant and Café Patisserie Glacerie at the Side Shore in Exmouth have been sold to the group behind ‘Swim’ restaurant located in Lyme Regis.

Following the closure of Mickeys Beach Bar on October, 10 the sale has since been agreed and the new owners will release details of when the restaurant will reopen soon.

Micheal Caine's PR team, Sauce Communications added that any valid vouchers purchased for Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant will be honoured by the new owners.

Read more about Swim Lyme Regis on TripAdvisor - SWIM, Lyme Regis Tripadvisor.

When Mickey's Beach Bar closed, Michael Caines MBE released a statement: “On behalf of all the team we would like to thank our customers and suppliers for your support, we have thoroughly enjoyed serving each and everyone of you and making Mickeys and the Café a special place to meet by the sea.

"I would also like to thank my team for their unwavering support and dedication, despite challenging times we have had, I am proud of what we have been able to create."

"We are however delighted to announce the sale of the business to another local business operator who shares a similar passion, for fun relaxed dining."