Reverend Jw Simpson in Camden

I used to come here back in the day under old management and the service, drinks and vibe were fantastic. It’s been under new management for a few years - I believe 1 of the (bearded) barmen is the owner. I’ve had the misfortune of interacting with him the last few times I came and he’s always been abrupt, rude and arrogant. On this particular night though the waiter (a tall black guy) was absolutely superb! He made up for the substandard welcome we got. The drinks have been up and down since new management but in this occassion what we ordered was quite nice.

Still a great little cocktail bar. Under new ownership but still carrying on its traditional "style and decor". Very knowledgeable and great cocktails

Fantastic little place. Perfect for a date or small gathering of friends. Nice to experience something different and independant. Lovely staff and great drinks.

Great cocktails, cool air conditioning, interesting backstory and incredible owner/staff. Yes it is shabby. If you want under chic then goto Claridges. This was different. The cocktails were different and original. The space is different and shabby. Would defiantly go back.

Great little bar, maybe not for some due to decor and style of bar. Very friendly staff, very helpful with drinks. Long awaited return after 2 years of being shut

Bizarre atmosphere, indifferent server and hugely disappointing tasteless cocktails. Shabby chic? It is certainly shabby. I would not recommend at all. There are plenty more friendly, interesting cocktail bars in this area. Trying too hard to be different.

We stumbled into this cocktail bar looking for something to get us going and feeling good before dinner, but we ended up feeling sorely let down. After waiting several minutes standing up in the middle of the bar to be sat down as we were requested to, with plenty of empty seats around, we then had to wait another 20mins to have our order taken. This was despite us politely asking what’s going on and can we get some service? When even the barman ran out of patience and asked the waiter “Rhidian” to take our order he arrogantly replied “I will get around to them!”, and then proceeded to clear away glasses, and clean tables in plain sight of us. I eventually got up and asked him quite loudly “Do you have some sort of problem with us? You’ve served people who arrived 10mins later with water and taken their order? Am I missing something or do you have a problem with us?” at which point he decided he probably valued his job more than his ego or whatever ulterior motive he had and got our drinks. We won’t be back, we will tell friends in the area to steer well clear and we didn’t appreciate the 20% charity discount - we can afford a couple of cocktails in London thank you Rhidian...

Gran bar de cócteles, abajo y un poco escondido (¡eso es algo bueno!), Con una decoración fabulosamente peculiar, un servicio realmente amable y un ambiente fabuloso, que es maravillosamente sencillo. Completamente recomendado, ya sea para una cita caliente, una sesión de borracheras o simplemente algo un poco diferente. . . . . . .

This is a great little cellar door bar which you could miss off the street if you're not looking for it. The cocktails are great and staff are attentive and really do recommend some gems according to your tastes! Highly recommend. Great for small parties and date night!

Great place to enjoy good cocktails and wonderful service. Tried 3 cocktails and all were awesome. Thanks to Sergey and Jay Jay. Highly recommended.

As others here have mentioned, this place is underground, cozy and very laid back. The cocktails are out of this world in taste and inventiveness. I have only been here once so far and found the staff to be very friendly and informative. The music selection was super fun as well, throwing in modern electronic instrumental music combined with obscure 80s and 90s music. Really cool vibe all around. More a catch-up-with-friends place than a date night place though. The only real minus comes in the decor and marketing. They could really run with the name and make this place into some kind of naughty church bar or something. The stripped walls just make you feel like you're squatting a bunker. And, it's not a secret bar - there's a big placard outside announcing the place and enticing you in for gin :) It needs a decorative makeover and more of consistent identity on the marketing front. It's egregious enough that you can't ignore it when you're in there.

Please note this is a downstairs bar as we couldn’t find it at first.There wasn’t much drink selection but what we ordered was nice. The decor was a bit strange as if someone was decorating and you could see old wallpaper applied from the previous owners. I don’t know if this was the theme but it wasn’t my scene.

Really cool little venue very comfortable and cosy. Service isn’t the most welcoming but the drinks are great and good price!

Had high hopes. Bar staff rude and unwelcoming. Being a 'cool' cocktail bar doesn't necessitate rudeness. The drinks were good but I would think twice about returning based on the service.

This place was on my friend’s list to to go and so when we came across it we decided to go for a drink. It’s a bit of a surreal place - it looks like it’s halfway through a renovation project where the walls have been stripped down, but they haven’t quite managed to finish it. (There was even a smell of paint at the entrance, although I think that was just a coincidence from the actual renovation work going on upstairs). Regardless, I guess that’s part of the decor and charm of the place. Decor aside, the staff were really good and speedy. There’s a great menu of cocktails each themed around rooms in a house (I would recommend the “A curious story...” from the Living Room section which comes with an actual cucumber sandwich). A good place to visit if you’re in the neighbourhood and want a drinks.

Some history here and interesting setup below ground . Good place to chill while inside is nice . Nice background music

We are here at least once a month for their Spirited Sermons. The cocktails are amazing and you can even make one yourself. The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to help. An educational evening whilst drinking as well. A perfect evening!

Went here for cocktails a few weeks ago, had to book a table online for the 4 off us not sure why as we where here from 8pm till 10.30pm and there was spare tables. Service was good there was quite a extensive drinks menu, we had 4 different drink each all where OK but nothing special, Normally go to The Ned, Bar Swift or the Dandylyan and these are all a level above the Rev J W Simpson in my Opinion , It was a Ok night but wouldn't rush back

Un fantástico lugar. Entré pasado un millón de veces porque es un bar de la planta baja y de la calle es sólo una puerta sin pretensiones, con un pequeño single sign. Sin duda vale la pena el esfuerzo. Tiene un ambiente muy relajado y agradable. Los baños están a mitad de camino por las escaleras. El bar es bastante pequeño, pero eso es una buena cosa en bares de cócteles. Si fuimos a por la calle a un bar "cadena" cóctel entonces tienes tiempo para crecer la barba mientras espera por la bebida al lado. El tamaño del lugar bien coincide con la velocidad a la que el bar puede hacer cócteles. Me pareció que era excelente y cócteles para el centro de Londres en 10 - 11 libras a un precio razonable. Tienen happy hours en la semana, así que puede que quiera salir de su página web. Creo que es de 4 - 7 pm en días laborables excepto los viernes.

”quirky design”, “go to spot for date night”, not sure I’d take a date there. Cocktails okay, ambience okay, decor aiming for distressed (?) but actually just needs a damn good make over. Oh, and the guy at the table who looks like Mickey Rourke in Iron Man 2, creepy. May be I missed the point but I won’t be back.

On the way back from dinner we came across this remarkable bar. Luckily they squeezed us in, as it was very busy. The drinks were great, all with a back story for the whole place.

Ojalá nos hubiéramos quedado más tiempo. Organizamos para encontrarse con un amigo para la cena y quería satisfacer una copa antes. Organizamos para reunirse aquí. Vaya, si sólo hubiéramos tenido más tiempo. El acceso es a través de una puerta fácilmente puedes perder y el bar está abajo. Boho a la hilt. Capacidad de llegada que te muestran un asiento y un vaso de agua cada llega inmediatamente, sin preguntar. Desde un menú completo y fabuloso que seleccione su bebida y el barman perfecto productos creaciones. Precio sentí bien. Mi sugerencia sería 'entrar'.

cant stay away from this place now. Very knowledgeable staff and very helpful. Go off menu and try some of their classy drinks, well worth it but will get pretty messy but in good way

Este es un bar en el sótano, que sirve cócteles muy bueno. Como el nombre del lugar sugieren el lugar solía pertenecer al Reverendo JW Simpson y la decoración refleja este como la habitación de la plana han dejado como cuando el reverendo vivieron allí (bueno, más o menos como hay algo de desgaste). No es fácil de encontrar, pero bien vale la pena de que si te encuentras en la zona de Goodge street, en la 5. 30:00 h. Recomiendo una visita temprano si quieres disfrutar de la atmósfera, se llena y ruidosa.

Funky names for average cocktails that at £10+ come with a glass of ice and little cocktail... avoid

Este cocktail bar subterráneo tiene una interesante historia. Encontraron este apartamento subterráneo mientras haciendo obras. Perteneció a este reverendo. Les gustaba su historia. Lo mantuvieron como lo era. Ambiente muy diferente.

Definitely check out offers on Time Out London to see if their tasting sessions (Spirited Sermons) have any availability. Boozy and good fun, chilled atmosphere and excellent value at half price. Staff are friendly, and cocktails were great.

Nos compramos entradas para su noche de degustación de ron y fue fantástico. El paquete consta de 3 cócteles (uno de los cuales se hacen de uno mismo), tres rones de degustación y recogerá un de un experto Monte gay que era magnífico.

Bar impresionante poco acogedora con excelentes bebidas y un personal amable que realmente saben sus cosas. El bar tiene mucho carácter, que solía ser la casa de la Reverenda JW Simpson, antes de convertirse en un burdel hasta más tarde fue finalmente comprado por el...

Great cocktails especially the goldilocks. Music brilliant and staff friendly. Will be back. Nice touch for topping water up all night.

Difficile da trovare, è adiacente ad un ristorante e l'ingresso è una porticina veramente molto stretta, l'insegna sembra una lapide. E' un cocktail bar che offre cocktail favolosi, ben presentati e molto ricercati negli ingredienti. Servono anche cocktail analcolici e cocktail fuori dalla lista, on demand. Il prezzo infatti giustifica la qualità. L’atmosfera è informale, rilassata, chi viene qui è chi cerca la qualità nel bere e la piacevolezza del trascorrere del tempo in compagnia. Il servizio è coridale e gentile.

This place is great! Cocktails are great! And has a very cool speakeasy feel. The snack selection is limited to nuts and olives but i guess you are really there for the cocktails. Tables are slightly small but managable. Have been here twice and will definitely go again

And what a surprise! Found this place by accident. So glad we did. Hidden in a little basement of fabulousness. Such lovely cocktails, the best I have had in ages ( Va Va Vroom is superb). And the staff are great too with a nice atmosphere. We will definitely be going back!

I had one of the best cocktails of my life here with the Gentleman's Symphony. Great for small groups or if you want to have some alone time with good music and drinks.

Great cocktails on the more sophisticated side without being unappealing

We only had cocktails, cocktails are amazing (specially the one with wasabi) - good music and very nice venue (loved the old room)

Just like stepping back in time. Got a real 30-40's feel. Speakeasy. A bunker during the blitz. Cocktails are eclectic and amazing. The staff is attentive and laid back. Overall laid back and the look of by gone times.

Unusual and well hidden cosy retreat with great cocktail.

Great place! Took ages to find which i guess is the point :) Bartender was attentive and knew what he was talking about, recommended great cocktails. We were late but they still were able to accommodate us which was great! cool quirky vibe, and comfy sofas. Would definitely return! make sure you make a booking as it is quite a small area. I didnt eat there so can't really say it is 5 stars for food but didn't want to give it 1!

Exceptional cocktails, super friendly service, absolutely amazing, I love this place.

Me and my friends visited one evening and were pleasantly surprised by what we found here! They staff were so lovely and the cocktails here are amazing. Here is my Penelope pitstop!

Don't judge by the state of the place otherwise I wouldn't have set foot in the place. On a par with a derelict building inside but friendly staff, knowledgable and very helpful. Maybe not to everyone's taste but worth a try even if it's just to say " been there"

When I still lived in London, I was proud to be a regular at the JW Simpson. It combines great atmosphere with delicious cocktails and simultaneously pays respect to the old speakeasy joints where people used to get smashed during the prohibition. Cocktails are amazing (I remember they did a great Rum-based take on the Old Fashioned) and service was always super nice and friendly.

Great after dinner hang out. Welcoming and friendly service with great cocktails. Quirky yet cosy basement offering you something different to the usual bars. Impressive!

Staff were lovely, drinks were lovely. I would definitely go there again and spend a bit more time there

I would recommend any cocktail-lover to visit JW SImpson. The cocktail recipes are very authentic/original and high in quality, perfect for a first date or just a meet up with friends. Thanks!

Cute bar, great location, really good music and atmosphere. Quite small so better to book. Good cocktail menu

What I like about Reverend this coktail bar is that coktails are excellent, staff is helpful and pationate, space offers privacy and has a real prsonality.Only downside music is sometimes a bit loud

Lovely bijou venue, attentive service. Bizarre but delicious cocktails. Can't wait to go back!

Nice hidden bar. Trying to find it was really fun. Staff were nice and polite but I was disappointed with the quality of the cocktails. The cocktail menu offers a good varied choice.

I love this place. Great cocktails and atmosphere.

Really odd bar - nearly missed the entrance on the way in but it does cracking cocktails, the staff were great guys and gave good recommendations. It made a good end of the evening activity - the decor is... unusual but interesting

A wonderful bar on Goodge st. After dinner we walked by a very unassuming small door with the smallest sign stating it was a cocktail bar. After heading downstairs, we were informed that booking was usually necessary, but as it was about 8 on a Thursday we were able to book a seat. The waitress was friendly and engaging and stated her recommendation ( a lovely gin based cocktail with a spicy deep taste which came with ham). The cocktails are well thought out and blended, and priced as you'd expect for central London. The decor is intentionally lacking, but provides a perfect dim lit cosy environment - highly recommended.

Basement with peeling wall paper and tired appearance, however this is the chosen decor original from the last occupant the Rev. Loved it had a good atmosphere and you felt as if you were doing something secret. Great cocktails as well .

Quirky bar with an innovative cocktail menu and great service. We went here for a pre-dinner cocktail for our wedding anniversary. We were very impressed by the friendly service and superb cocktails.

This place is awesome. The decor is so far from making an effort it is untrue - it takes someone special to create such a look. The cocktails were amazing. The barman knew his stuff and gave some great recommendations. As others say it's hard to find and even when you have found it you question - this can not be the place? But be brave and go in and order. You won't regret it.

Difficult to find initially but very intriguing from outside once found!Such a unique venue and history. Staff very attentive and welcoming and loved the added touch of water being provided without request and regularly topped up. Cocktails made very speedily. Will definitely return!

Amazing cocktails served by top mixologists with flair and charm all set in an eclectic setting

Staff were very good, knowledgeable and fun. They suggested a couple of new concoctions that were divine. No food so the star system Is pretty odd though

Average setting which reminds me of a 1970’s bedsit. Though the services was faultless and funny and the drink powerful and punchy.

Just for drinks. Prices are a little dear

Really nice bar and delicious cocktails. Service was very friendly and we were totally looked after. Very interesting little place!

This place is awesome! It has a real quirky sense of humour, with people who really know their cocktails! My friend who came with me was especially impressed that they had a bottle of Reyka (Icelandic Vodka) and they knew that it had an odd aftertaste, but exactly how to use it to its strengths. I went on a bit of a hell theme for my cocktail choices - Highway to Hell & Diablo - and both were absolutely gorgeous. Highway to Hell is not for the faint hearted though, be wary of the orange with cayenne pepper on it :) I will definitely be going back as there are a few more I want to try, particularly the cocktail made with the Reyka.

My friend and I went here for Friday night drinks. Very cute set-up, lively bar (but able to have a conversation) and excellent client service. As my friend has allergies, I was the only one drinking. The bar manager noticed and went out of his way to query whether there was something wrong and gave my friend coconut water on the house - very thoughtful. Will definitely be back soon!

Not my first visit, nor will it be my last. Super cool place and amazing cocktails. The people that work there are so lovely and welcoming too!

Creative cocktail making at its most approachable, incredible ingredients and savvy but warm mixology team, the Reverend JW Simpson is a total gem of a place. They have a curiosity about cocktails that's infectious. Recommended.

There's probably some sort of Satanic lay line that passes through here. First this place was a brothel. And now, having not really changed the decor much, they've turned it into a den of intoxication. Stocked behind the bar are powerful malevolent liquids that trained experts will transmute into tasty - but EVIL, definitely definitely evil - potations.But if you're going to demand your liver, your blood chemistry and your brain throw themselves onto a grenade for your pleasure, you might as well do it with some style and a bit of quality.When I went on a recent Friday night, some of the clientele decided to, rather than use the seats around their reserved tables, stand. This was not how it was supposed to happen. This isn't a bloody bar you idiots. Sit back down. The staff didn't mind too much and didn't tell them off. They looked slightly put out though. This is that sort of place. The staff are very knowledgeable about their spirits and cocktails. And you will find an excellent selection of drinks are stocked. You can ask them to recommend you something off menu. But then something happened I should have expected. It was my birthday. My friends began to order drinks for me. That's when my memory starts to get a bit furry. How can I review the place properly when I cannot remember half the night? How can any reviewer say they've experienced this place properly enough to give a thorough review if they can remember it? And so, logically speaking, you can never learn about JW Simpson through reading Trip Advisor. You just have to go there. Oh yeah - it's a unisex bathroom. It's a very nice bathroom and everything, but it's a mean trick to pull on drunk people. See? Satanic lay lines people. Satanic lay lines.

Great location for after work drinks, never too busy, which is a huge benefit given the location. Very helpful waitstaff - designed us some individual cocktails. A fun atmosphere. NB: We did not eat at Reverend JW Simpson - only drinks.

I organised a last minute birthday surprise for my boyfriend and the staff not only reserved an area, but created & named a special cocktail based on ingredients he likes. I dropped off his birthday cake during the day which they stored for me & brought out during the evening. Staff were helpful & really accommodating and we have been back since and found the service of as high a standard as we did that night. Great secret London location.

Whole vibe of Rev J W Simpson was great. Really friendly, knowledgeable staff with a chilled vibe. Great cocktails and fun staff. Awesome decor and would definitely recommend!

The place is very small but cozy and well decorated.I came here for a birthday with about 20 people. It would have been a great night if the staff hadn't been so rude. They are in a rush to make you pay and don't talk with any sympathy. We had ordered a bottle of champagne and they didn't even pour it in the glasses after opening it.It seems some of people's glasses were taken away although they were not empty. It happened to me twice, and the second time the glass was next to me on the bar and suddenly disappeared! I complained to the bar tender and he said that I might be hallucinating as I didn't have a glass there to start with!! The thing is I don't drink alcohol and I am sure it was there..The "manager" with a beard came to me as I had requested a replacement and also an apology for the bar tender's rudeness and he said he will decline and didn't care what I thought because the bar is rated number 28 on best bars of london...

Pros: Great drinks, nice party atmosphere, great classic playlist, tasty drinks. Cons: Bad service Being told it's table service to then have to seek out one of the waiting staff to make an order wasn't fun. Hopefully they were having an off night, as they weren't overly busy.

A group of us went for drinks here and it's so cute. Found in a basement in Goodge Street, a really understated entrance leads into an old apartment with old wallpaper, tiles and furniture. Really fun and great cocktails served in a beautiful variety of glasses. Great atmosphere and we had great staff. Popcorn served in little paper bags. Shared toilets is my only pet hate, but that didn't get in the way of a great night

Hidden away near Goodge Street the basement bar is cozy and quaint. Ripped wallpaper and original fittings give it a twee feel but the modern furniture seemed a bit out of place. Regardless of decor the staff we friendly and most importantly the drinks were delicious. Coming in at around £9-£10 a drink I think the drinks were priced fairly reasonably. Would visit again.

I booked Reverend SW Simpson for my birthday for 20 people on Jan 29th. When we arrived the bar was not even full and it took half an hour to get staff attention to order our first drinks needless to say that they had other people still sitting on our table 20 min past our booking time.The evening started fairly well and were looking like a great night but wait till later. The service was overall slow but then I took into account the fact that the bar was busy. At the very end the administrator announces that they have put everything on one tap despite me asking couple of times to manage separate taps for a large group of people for obvious reasons. After they started demanding people to pay the bill and being extremely rude to everyone and acting so unprofessionally and waiving bill at everyone. There was no sign of politeness and customer service you would expect from what claims to be a cosy place and the bar who wants to place itself at the top rank in London scene. Most of my friends said they paid separately and it was impossible to know how many items of that bill were even credible items. Before we even left and finished our drinks they started sitting other people at our table!!! Oh well it couldn't have gone any worse than this. Ruined my birthday and left a very bitter experience. The staff even did't take time to apologise or make things up. So people watch out before deciding to take a big group of people there. It might still pull things off for smaller groups and dates where similar things unlikely to repeat. I tried to pass on a feedback in a friendly manner to the lady over the phone when getting back my booking deposit but she could't care less and came across very ignorant. I rarely leave negative feedbacks but couldn't leave this one out. In fact this is my first negative review!!!

For such a tiny quirky little cocktail bar, they were very accommodating when I booked for 14 people for after dinner drinks for a birthday. The venue is quirky and the cocktails are delicious! Plus there is cute little bags of free popcorn! Good luck finding the toilets, haha!

We didn't eat here as it's a bar. But service was terrible. 30 mins for all of us to get our first round of cocktails, in the end we were there for 3 hrs and we only managed to get three drinks. There was a ridiculous stench of body odour, which turned out to be a member of staff, all the tables in our area were commenting about it.

Very cool place for a drink... not crazy busy but I preferred that and it was a nice vibe. Definitely recommended.

Terrible service and a very clicky atmosphere. Wouldn't recommend.

Staff went beyond the call of duty, they were knowledgable, friendly, professional and kept on delivering the most gorgeous cocktails! Little food - that's OK as it's not a restaurant. Recommend unconditionally.

Drinks very tasty. Great setting. Service was friendly but inattentive - practically had to drag a waiter over to get the bill. Get that right and you're on to a winner.

I made a reservation here for pre dinner drinks for my boyfriends 30th birthday. Having recently had a poor experience at a different Fitzrovia cocktail bar I was once again putting my faith in tripadvisor. As always this paid off, we were shown to our table straight away, received table service by polite staff, given complimentary popcorn, they had a good cocktail menu. The music was good; indie / rock tunes, everyone else in there seemed normal - it wasn't pretentious at all. I will be coming back with friends next time!

I discovered this inconspicuous bar from the Nudge's website and was really very impressed.The cocktails were amazing and served by staff who are really passionate about what they do. We visited on a Friday night and it was great to be able to get a seat through making a reservation online.Would most definitely recommend to those wanting to have a relaxed drink. It is shame that they do not haver a late night licence but that would not put me off from re-visiting.

Atmospheric little cocktail bar down in a basement. Brilliant drinks and a good selection too. There didn't seem to be any food on offer other than a small bag of popcorn when you arrive. The staff were very friendly and the service was good despite it being busy. You'll need to book on a Friday night. Great place.

My partner and I discovered the Reverend in May and have been returning regularly ever since. We are both madly in love with it and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Everything in this little drinking den is simply stunning: decorations are quite essential and give the place a very elegant 'decadent' edge; the cocktails are sublime, amazingly original, tasty and vibrant, and the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable (Joaquin, Téva and Stephanie are by far the most competent mixologists I have ever met and extraordinarily interesting people to chat with). The drinks list is updated regularly, hence adding a lot of variety to the already rich range of options.It is hard to think of anything less than superb: the only criticism I can think of is that the music sometimes does not exactly match the atmosphere. I personally think that a combination of jazz, fusion and downtempo would be more appropriate than the '70s-'80s-'90s rock currently being played.At any rate, Reverend JW Simpson offers such an unforgettable experience that every other cocktail bar in London pales in comparison. Heartily recommended!!!

Not quite sure what to rate for food somewhere that does not serve food! Went here for drinks with friends the cocktails were uniquw creations and the service was good if a little slow at times. The atmosphere was good busy without being to noisy. Similar to other 'quirky' cocktail places you can find around london but with the convinience of an online booking system.

What a find! Almost don't want to let people in on the secret, but I will because it would be great to see this place do well. It's a very quirky little place, but so atmospheric and such a pleasant change from so many of the soulless bars in London. The cocktail list is inventive, and is apparently changed pretty regularly. The mixologist who made our drinks definitely knew what she was doing, and came over to have a chat with us about the cocktail masterclass evenings they run (which we will definitely be booking!). We liked it so much we went back for more cocktails after dinner. All of the staff were really friendly and helpful. It won't be our last visit.

Some of the best cocktails I've ever had, plus free popcorn with your drinks. They make a mean old fashioned.Sometimes the lights are too bright though, but that's just because I prefer the slightly murkier aesthetic

Amazing, delicious cocktails mixed by very passionate geniuses! Although there is no food on offer here (other than popcorn), we simply popped out, had some food and came back again.

It would be perfect if there were snack or food available. Everything else was perfect...

What a lovely midweek find. Not unlike many of the speak easy style underground cocktail bars in town, it hits the spot. Lovely drinks, great atmosphere and cocktails to inspire even the most staunch of Reverends in Fitzrovia and beyond. I imagine very very busy on Thursday but a Monday night was perfect. Enough to make me follow the church and the reverend to his blue plaque heritage home.

We were recommended this lovely bar by the manager in Bubbledogs. We had a little wait for food so we headed along here for a drink. The bartenders made us up some cocktails based on our drink preferences and they were lovely! They also came along with some popcorn to snack on which was just what we were after for pre-dinner drinks.Would definitely come back here - it is a hidden gem!

Fabulous new cocktail bar in what was a basement flat - really cool shabby chic decor, fantastic cocktails and great ambience. what a find! Please note -NO FOOD!

I booked the Reverend JW Simpson for some drinks with my girls (group of 4). It was a great & quirky place! None of us had been before, but we all loved it. Staff was really friendly&attentive (always topping up your tap water!), we got popcorn nibbles & the atmosphere was great. Drinks are not on the cheap side, but different & worth it (also quite boozy). Will definetly go back. Would recommend booking in advance if you're going with more than 2 people, as it's a tiny place.

Delicious cocktails, lovely welcoming friendly staff and great chilled venue. Will be returning for sure. (Couldn't submit this without putting a rating on food - obviously there wasn't any)

I guess I had expected this place to offer some food since I'd booked it on OpenTable. Instead, it is this really cool London cocktail bar with some really inventive cocktails. The interior with plush furnishings is lit by candles and makes for an ideal place for a catch-up with friends or colleagues as well as some romantic cocktails or a date. The one thing I really missed were some nibbles to go with the cocktails such as a cheese or cured meat platter, olives, bruschettas, just something to soak up the alcohol so that we can stay there all evening.

This quirkily named cocktail bar is a great find in Fitzrovia. Be careful not to walk past the door and go down to a shabby-chic cellar. The staff are friendly, and the cocktails are from top quality ingredients, with some novel options containing ingredients such as a pinot noir reduction (paired with bourbon). Good for talking to friends and lovers.

Fantastic drinks, great old school music, and amazing service. Good for dates.

At £10+ per cocktail it is steep for what it is, but a nice venue for special occassions.

Once you have found the place, a discreet entrance to the downstairs venue, the interior and attentive service will charm you, as it did us. Well worth a visit