"The cocktail list feels rather wonderfully like it's from another, slower age, when lunch began with a stiffener at noon, before segueing into claret and brandy."
"In the basement is Nellie's Tavern, a camp 'late night' cocktail lounge inspired by the district's theatreland heritage, while upstairs is Simpson's Bar, a crisper, Art Deco-style affair."
"The cocktail menu includes several half-sized, aperitif-style 'Sharpeners' that riff on a chess theme, reflecting Simpson's history as a hub for British chess in the mid-19th century."
"Things then ramp up with a trio of Martinis, available in both half- and full-size serves, which arrive at the table in stingingly cold cocktail glasses."
Simpson's features two bars and three cocktail lists, blending British nostalgia with a rich cocktail history. The basement bar, Nellie's Tavern, offers a late-night lounge atmosphere, while the upstairs Simpson's Bar presents a refined Art Deco setting. The cocktail menu includes unique aperitif-style drinks inspired by chess, alongside a selection of Martinis served in specially designed glasses. The overall experience evokes a slower, more leisurely dining culture, appealing to both traditional and modern tastes.
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