Bentley’s remained a much-loved English landmark when Richard Corrigan arrived as head chef in the early nineties. He was inspired by the emotional importance his English customers attached to this very English restaurant and recognised an affinity with the purity and uncluttered nature of his own style of cooking.

Offered the chance to restore Bentley’s to its former glory when it came up for sale in 2005, Richard embraced the challenge. In November of that year, following a sensitive refurbishment that kept much of the original arts and craft flavour, Bentley’s once again opened its doors to great critical acclaim serving oysters, fish and seafood in much the same way it has since 1916.