‘Bikini’ sandwiches, tinned fish and Bloody Marys: José Pizarro reveals his plans for Lolo

The new concept will serve a menu of dishes developed by Pizarro to reflect his love of both the UK and Spain.

Plans for Lolo, the name of which is a reference to the Spanish chef's middle name Manuel, were first revealed by Restaurant​ back in April​​.

“I am thrilled to be bringing Lolo to Bermondsey Street as I have felt that an all-day dining spot is what is missing for locals,” says Pizarro.

“The menu features dishes straight from my home kitchen and I am incredibly passionate about bringing these recipes to life within Lolo.”

The all-day breakfast section of the menu will feature a range of sandwiches including a ‘bikini’ sandwich with cheese, jamón 5J and truffle; a range of pastries; and eggs cooked ‘as-you-like’ and served with salmon cured in PX sherry.

Lolo’s lunch and dinner menu will offer fresh salads of octopus, roast tomato, and blackeye bean; snacks such as crisps with mussels in escabeche and black salt; and an extensive range of tinned fish such as Anchoa Catalina Gran Reserva, cockles, clams, and mackerel roe.

Alongside a succinct wine list and cocktail list, the drinks offering will include a range of Bloody Marys such as one with pickled anchovies, and another with Andalusian gordal olives.

The restaurant will take on a new look for the José Pizarro brand, with a Mediterranean feel that transforms from a light and airy cafe in the day to a low-lit, intimate wine bar at night.

Warm tones of cream and pink will be used throughout the space to create a welcoming atmosphere, with accents of authentic tiling, rich timber and stone.

Art will be sourced through Pizarro’s connections and interest in the art world, working with local artist Norman Acroyd.

It is set to have 46 covers, with a bar area that includes counter seating also.