Introducing new restaurant ‘Heydays’ to Exmouth seafront
The team behind Swim (Lyme Regis), Rise Café Bar (West Bay), and Rise Market & Bakery (Bridport) are thrilled to announce the grand opening of their latest venture, Heydays, located at Unit 1 Sideshore, Exmouth, where Mickey’s previously operated. The new restaurant is set to open its doors early-to-mid December.
Richard Cooper, Nikki Craven, Andy Briggs, and Kyle Clarke are the creative minds behind this exciting new establishment. With a commitment to supporting local producers and fostering community engagement, Heydays aims to provide a relaxed dining experience that celebrates the best of local food and drink.
“We want Heydays to embody our ethos of inclusivity and innovation,” says Richard Cooper, Founder. “We want to create a space where everyone, including their dogs,feels welcome, and where the focus is on high-quality, locally-sourced food in a casual setting.”
Heydays will mirror the successful all-day dining format of Swim and Rise, offering a diverse menu seven days a week. Guests can expect a warm atmosphere, indulgent food, cocktails and local beers with great family-friendly vibes by the sea. Respecting the environment, Heydays will operate with significant eco-credentials and an ongoing consciousness for reducing waste and recycling.
Andy Briggs, Founder and Executive Chef says “I’m really looking forward to bringing our style of relaxed dining to Devon. We have a strong reputation in Dorset with Swim and Rise for great quality food with influences from Asia and beyond - all at an affordable price. I’m confident our menu will be a hit here too”.
In addition to the restaurant, Rise Bakery will open an artisanal bakery outlet in the spring, featuring award-winning sourdough, handcrafted pastries, and Extract coffee—all available to go.
As a major employer in Dorset across four sites, the team is eager to recruit fresh talent in Devon. Interested candidates are encouraged to email Operations Manager Sam at sam@weswim.co.uk
If you’d like to book a table, email bookings@heydaysdevon.co.uk
Bookings start from Thursday 12th December.
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