Ex-Duck & Waffle chef to launch new Bermondsey restaurant
A new neighbourhood restaurant is set to launch in South East London next month with former Duck & Waffle chef Tom Cenci at the helm.
Loyal Tavern is set to open in September at the former site of restaurant Village East in Bermondsey.
The former textile factory has been revamped and will comprise 100 covers, two bars and a private dining room.
Chef Tom Cenci will lead the eatery, having worked around the world including a six-year stint at 24-hour skyline restaurant Duck & Waffle.
Tom, who began his career in Michelin restaurants in Paris and London before his journey to remote locations in the likes of Istanbul and Canada, will bring his passion for local sustainable ingredients to the restaurant’s new menu.
House Café Company founder Adam White will be joining Tom in leading the Loyal Tavern, which will focus on cuisine using seasonal British produce.
Looking to promote your product/service to SME businesses in your region? Find out how Bdaily can help →
Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered.
Sign up to receive our popular morning London email for free.
Culture, confidence and creativity in the North East
Putting in the groundwork to boost skills
£100,000 milestone drives forward STEM work
Restoring confidence for the economic road ahead
Ready to scale? Buy-and-build offers opportunity
When will our regional economy grow?
Creating a thriving North East construction sector
Why investors are still backing the North East
Time to stop risking Britain’s family businesses
A year of growth, collaboration and impact
2000 reasons for North East business positivity
How to make your growth strategy deliver in 2026