Simmons Bar Holborn

£8 - £20 / Cocktail bars
109 Kingsway, London

Opening hours

4PM-3AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 4PM-3AM
  • Tuesday 4PM-3AM
  • Wednesday 4PM-3AM
  • Thursday 4PM-3AM
  • Friday 4PM-3AM
  • Saturday 4PM-3AM

Sizzling Cocktails and Stellar Vibe Heaven

As I stepped into the ambient folds of Simmons, welcomed by a chorus of cheerful chatter and lively tunes, it was as if I had ventured into a friend's cozy den. The immediate charm of this abode lay not just in its inviting decor and jaunty beats but in the warmth radiated by its splendid cast of characters—the stalwarts of service who ran the show with finesse. It was Omara’s astonishing knack for cocktail crafting paired with her friendliness that had patrons around me doling out high praise. Tyle and Tiago formed an indomitable tag team behind the bar, handling the Christmas pop mix with a mix of animated flair and deft efficiency. Impressive, no doubt, but what kept guests lingering after a hard day were hearty laughs intertwined with their artisanal mixers.

You couldn't miss PV, a pillar of humor and cocktail magic who, like a favorite movie scene, left returning visitors quoting legendary moments. My evening path zigzagged between crimson couches and bar counters, where thrilling concoctions and stolen sips of nostalgia peppered the night's tapestry. A shoutout to Jada who made each drink count, lifting spirits with assured tidiness that kept us anchored even as the night swayed forward. This place is clearly a haven for bonding, heralded by those like Ivy whose vibrant energy spun interactions into memories. Simmons knows how to let down the drawbridge to your merrymaking, especially when crabbling through party plans or caving into relatively unplanned revelry. There lurks no pretense here; just honest-to-goodness banter woven with the hums and hoots of giddy delight. — Clarissa Cuisinier

How to get there

109 Kingsway, London

London City Airport — 7.59 mi

Tottenham Court Road - 161 yd

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