Popular Doncaster seafood restaurant re-opens as new owners are found

Clam and Cork, which is based in Doncaster Market, closed down last October – with bosses putting the diner on the market.

Now the venue – which counts cricket legend Sir Ian Botham among its customers – has bounced back, serving its trademark prosecco and oysters.

Earlier this month, a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page said: “I would just like to let everybody know that the Clam and Cork is under new management.

The restaurant, situated inside the fish market, offers open air dining, with customers seated around the kitchen and preparation area.

Announcing the closure last year, a spokesman said: “For the past four years we’ve achieved so much in such a short space of time.

"We won't ever be able put a price on what we’ve learned and what we will cherish as a result of this, for the rest of our lives.

“To the people we worked closely with, our staff old and present, all the fishmongers, veg suppliers, meats and cheeses from Doncaster market, other businesses and market staff we are very humbled and grateful to have had the opportunity.

“Although it may be the end for us, we present the opportunity for a new beginning to others.

“The perfect ending would be for someone to take the reins and build from the foundations we’ve created in continuing the Clam & Cork Concept moving forwards.

“Therefore, the Clam & Cork is up for sale, in addition we would not rule out a collaboration to the right person/company.

“For now though we just want to say from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”

The venue first opened under the name Cannons in 2018 but stayed open for only a week after previous owner Luke Cannon was found guilty of sex offences involving children, forcing its rapid closure.

It was then taken over by Doncaster chef Michael Price before later passing into new management and has won a number of awards, with customers travelling from across the region to sample its seafood dishes.