On York Street, the Royal Oak is expected to re-open on 19 June following a minor refurbishment.
The direction the food offer is to take is yet to be revealed but a new kitchen is being installed and judging by Doherty’s Instagram post announcing the acquisition he plans to cook there.
He said of the pub: “It’s not in the best state, but it has a beautiful soul, one that we wish to bring back to life through plenty more hard work. We have put every penny we have into this, along with some trusty friends, and it’ll take us a while to get it up and running but we will make this work.”
Doherty recently left City restaurant Duck & Waffle after almost six years, and is currently appearing in the BBC series Britain’s Best Home Cook.
Late last month it was announced that Doherty would partner with high-end catering company Rhubarb on a restaurant in New York. The chef will oversee the food offering at the currently unnamed bar, restaurant and terrace space when it opens on the fifth floor of the 30 Hudson Yard.