Based in Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen, SE1

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a restaurant in want of customers will go out of its way to call itself ‘welcoming’. However, after a visit to James Donnelly’s new residency at the Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen, all other establishments must note: the bar has been raised."

‘It’s about using the best possible ingredients and knowing where they are coming from. At Donnelly’s in Bermondsey, we use black pudding from Lake District Farmers and our sausages are handmade."

"London restaurant of the week - We’d advise trying as many different dishes as you can – nibble on gooey croquettes stuffed with cured meat from Islington’s Cobble Lane butcher while you decide. " 

 "James’s career to date has seen him cook in some of London’s leading kitchens and with the UK’s best chefs, including The River Café and Tom Aiken." 

"The cheese onion sage potato cake... BLOODY hell. Like dauphinoise crossed with Christmas dinner...loved it!

"Following the forever-packed pop-ups in Elephant & Castle (Louie Louie) and Soho (The Sun and 13 Canton), Donnelly’s new residency in Bermondsey is a welcome addition for those who missed out on chef James Donnelly’s cooking. "