Restaurant chain Elephant & Castle has chosen Doncaster's Frenchgate Shopping Centre for its first UK site.

Launching on 18 May, Elephant & Castle will be open seven days a week for dine in, collection and delivery.

The chain has been part of the Irish food scene for more than 30 year, growing from its original Temple Bar flagship eatery to 11 locations throughout Dublin and Cork City.

It menu includes the char-grilled Elephant Burger and famous crispy chicken wings, as well as fresh pastas, desserts and kid's meals.

Elephant & Castle head of brand operations Alun Friswell said: "We're delighted to be opening our first ever UK Elephant & Castle location in Frenchgate Shopping Centre.

"The Founder and Creator of Elephant & Castle, George Schwarz, lived in England himself during in WW2 and in fact named the restaurant after a London Tube station he passed on his morning commute to university.

"With over 30-years of success in Ireland, we have no doubt the good folk of Britain will absolutely love Elephant & Castle. They can expect a wide-ranging delicious menu full of flavour and character, amazing service in a casual and friendly atmosphere and of course of our world-famous wings."

Karen Staniforth, general manager at Frenchgate Shopping Centre, added: "We're thrilled to have been chosen as the first location in the UK to welcome Elephant & Castle. The restaurant is already starting to make an impact to the local economy creating more than 20 jobs ahead of opening.

"As the centre continues to successfully navigate the easing of lockdown restrictions, it is fantastic to be opening a brand-new and highly anticipated food offering."