Simpsons Gin Bar in Birmingham

Absolutely love this bar, amazing drinks and amazing staff Atmosphere always great no matter how busy Always spend celebrations in the bar drinking ten legs. Thank you so much 💗💗💗💗

Lovely evening with live jazz trio. Great drinks, nice ambience, comfortable seating and (thank you) separate male and female toilets.

First time visiting the area, very nice, cozy bar. Everyone there - locals and bar staff included were really friendly. Good drinks menu.

Used to love this little bar, my husband and I would go for a date night tipple or two. You could find so many unusual gins that you don’t see in the supermarkets and you don’t want to commit to buying online until you’ve tasted first. The friendly experts behind the bar knew the best pairings and garnishes to recommend. It stood apart from all the other bars, as it was centred around gin (though you could get other drinks). Now with a standard drinks menu it’s just another bar. Yes, due to its size it still retains its intimate feel, but it’s lost the magic. Perhaps the owners are trying to shed its niche reputation, so they can attract a bigger audience, sadly in doing so I’m sure with its bland drinks menu I won’t be the only one that begins to forget its even there.

Second time we have visited Simpsons bar and it was even better than our first experience. Rachel served us on both visits, on our first visit she recommended the Ten Legs gin which was the perfect drink for us and has become a favourite. On our second visit, we had the pleasure of talking to the owners Anne-Marie and Derek who were both lovely, spoke to us about our visit and recommended their gin tasting events (which we will be booking). The bar is cosy, with incredibly friendly and knowledgable staff. Can't wait to come back and visit again.

What a great place this is! Lovely staff, cute venue (with outdoor seating for the nice weather). Had a fab time with friends - lovely vibe. Laid back and chic and sensibly priced drinks too!

Best Gin bar I have ever been to. Staff were outstanding as was the service. So attentive and spent time discussing our likes etc and recommendations were spot on. Also recommend the gorgeous Bramble cocktail. Will definitely be back when next visiting the area.

Great setting. Friendly Team who greet you and help you select the right type of gin. Nice atmosphere. Very relaxing and friendly. Visiting Sutton Coldfield for the first time. Would definitely return here. Very nice beer here as well

Lovely visit yesterday, staff very helpful, felt very COVID secure. Very large selection of drinks on the app, the app didn’t lessen the experience in any way and staff were on hand for any questions. Fantastic selection, the most challenging part was choosing! The only slight down side was the amount of information required for booking, I don’t think it’s necessary for an email for all guests along with everything else required.

Hospitality second to none ... Rachel you are a superstar ... what an asset ... from someone who works in hopitality. ... you’ve got it girl ... visit this venue ... you absolutely won’t be disappointed 😁

Booked a Friday night out out, was given a table by the toilet, the staff took our temperature at the table, and we asked to move. You can only order from one of the most complicated phone App’s known to man !...the list of Gin is long but it’s just a list, and when you only have a two hour slot in a dimly lit arena, all you do is squint and sit on your phone all night. Then came the bombshell of the price , £9.50 for a single gin and tonic...£12.50 for a double...by my basic calculation that is between £275 and £300 that they are retailing out a bottle of gin at. Even when you factor in a little fruit, masses of ice, and staff costs that is excessive. Track and trace forgotten by the staff even tho it was mentioned. In all the ambience was ok, but attention is needed to the toilet doors as the whole of the upper level just end up looking in the toilet as people don’t close the door after they come out. They also need to review the prices they offer as in my view this is greedy, we won’t be returning.

Top quality evening filled with flavoursome gins and a range of tonics to suit every palate. The gins we had were Mermaid Pink Gin, Ginting, Edinburgh strawberry and pink peppercorns and Puerto Indias strawberry liqueur. The box also contained delicious olives and quality potato crisps. Previously we have only experienced ordinary gins. We are so pleased that we have been introduced to these little gems. It was so lovely to spend time with friends over Zoom having a chat and a giggle but also learning about the history of gin and how to get the best flavours with the different tonics and botanicals. Rachel, one of the bar staff and our Zoom host for the night, was brilliant - what she doesn’t know about gin isn’t worth knowing! If you enjoy good quality, value for money and experiencing something different, this is for you. Well done Simpson’s Gin Bar.

Small qwerky place. Had cocktails, they were lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend. Was quite a find

A table of 5 booked several months back for my Hen weekend, we walked through the door and automatically asked by a woman ?owner who looked so inconvenienced by us, whether we’d booked. We said yes and said the lead surname twice to hear “No!” - errr yes that is the name! Then said the first name; “you’ve got the table til 8:30” and told to basically be prompt to leave for the next lot. We were then told endlessly and incessantly that they’re going to be so busy tonight so they only are serving cocktails from a limited list. Table area was nice and had table service. On several occasions members of our party asked for a particular gin in the booklet but basically told by this same woman “you don’t want that! It’s got all this hype but it’s not that good” and ushered to have different (most likely more expensive) gins. For someone (on their hen) who drinks a lot of different gin to be told “you don’t want that one!” is not only entirely patronising, an absolute joke, and poor customer service, it really left a sour taste in my mouth! Then, on leaving and trying to be prompt, we asked for the bill which the same woman brought. Then sat there an age waiting for someone to come back but in passing, the woman said “oh you want to pay on different card?! You’ll have to go to the bar as my machine doesn’t allow me to do that here.” Upon asking where we had plans next (The Bracebridge) she then pulled such a face as if we’d just told her we were dining out of a bin! On reflection, it was an enjoyable few hours of drinks because of the company in our party but completely let down by this pretentious one person. No. I won’t be recommending it. It’s “not worth the hype”.

Great place for a few drinks and a great evening. Wide range of drinks, Karen made some fantastic recommendations for Gins to try - she is so knowledgeable that you are sure to find a great G&T combination for you! She was even able to cater to the non Gin Lover in our group! The atmosphere is cosy and intimate, a perfect choice on a cold night to spend a few hours enjoying good company, drinks and food. The cheese board is a must try! Well worth a visit! Thanks for a great evening!

What a lovely find,the perfect end to our evening! Simpsons Gin Bar is definately worth a visit! Karen thank you so much for making our evening so enjoyable and informative!

Great venue, good location,small and intimate, great staff /service, very friendly, super range of drinks, well worth a vist

Lovely little gem of a place which was for us Cosy but a little costly, not too bad just a above average with the premium bottled tonics added to our find (which were to die for though)!we had a lovely drink there, the lady running it was very knowledgable about the gin and what to recommend for individual tastebuds, which made us feel well catered for, only had one drink but it’s a lovely place for a pre drink or a special occasion.Would recommend especially if your looking for a gin tasting night!

Great choice of Gins and very knowledgeable and courteous staff, all within a comfortable environment. Will definitely visit again!

Early Saturday evening visit. We were invited to join the Gin tasting experience but settled for wine and a cheeseboard (good size for two with lovely chutney). Small, relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly so we’ll definitely be back.

Visited early on a Saturday evening.Was pretty busy but had a table reserved so no problems getting seated.Was presented with a menu but told some of the Gins were not in stock as they were about to change menu.Drinks were good and service was prompt and friendly.It is expensive and this is where I think it fails itself. The setting looks tired and unorganised. Piles of crisps stuck on the bar, boxes on tables in the window, computer on the bar which makes the place feel well messy. For the cost of the drinks I would expect something much better and more unique and fresh.Worth a visit but wouldn’t be somewhere I would rush back too.

I came with my boyfriend over the bank holiday and ended up chatting with the bar staff for a couple of hours. Not only where they lovely, but the service was excellent and the drinks were great. Shame that the bar is situated slighty off the main street as this has the potential to be bustling! Will be coming back :)

My friend and I decided to check out Simpson’s one Friday night, we walk into the bar (which was empty!) and we were walking to a table before we were stopped by a member of staff asking if we had made a reservation. We said erm no? (Whilst looking around at the empty tables) and he said to us, OK well I just need to check the reservations book. Once he did that, he said OK we can seat you. (Oh thank you because I was worried for a moment you didn’t have space)

I have been visiting this place since it opened. it’s something different for Sutton, not very big but comfortable, warm and delicious drinks. Like to visit here as a treat after a nice meal.

I decided to take the girls from work to try out this gorgeous gin bar. IM SO GLAD WE DID! Honestly great service with great recommendations about mixers with certain gins. Beautiful Malbec wine served it such a relaxing yet vibrant setting. The cheese board and the Christmas board were the perfect match to pick at while we chatted the night away. I recommended to come here highly and will be back.. hopefully sooner than later.

We really enjoyed the experience. Dan was very knowledgeable and engaging. Gin selection and accompanying nibbles were really good!

I’ve never been here before because of opening times and booking restrictions, but these appear to have been lifted.

A 'Peaky Blinders' themed surprise birthday evening. A welcoming, cosy and atmospheric bar. Friendly, obliging and enthusiastic owners and staff . . .

We haven’t been to Simpson’s before as the reported booking and reservation time restrictions have always put us off going. Recently we’ve noticed new signs saying no reservations required and last night we also benefited from the new open til 1am slot. The staff, particularly Belfast Karen, were welcoming and knowledgeable, particularly the lovely bar manager and his shirt!

One of a few bars in Sutton we visited on a night out for friends birthday

Upon arriving at The Simpsons gin bar, we were greeted with a warm, welcoming smile of Daniel; our lovely bartender, and were offered a choice of seating. We went upstairs and sat in a very cosy corner, equipped with a dish of nibbles to snack on whilst we were having a look through the menu.

Today we went to Simpson’s gin bar for a gin tasting session, to start off we were greeted with big smiles and a lovely presence. Throughout the whole thing the staff were great Dan and shevaun especially were great, towards the end we had many discussions and they were really friendly. The history of the gins were really intresting and I can definitely say that I will be returning very soon and I will be coming to a cocktail masterclas soon. I never write reviews on anywhere but this places definitely deserves a good review and a 5 star rating. Thank you to all the staff at Simpson’s gin bar for there recommendations of what other gins to try after the event, Shevaun made me a mojito and it was the best mojito I’ve ever drunk. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better service or better people to host the event. Thank you for making the event a special one.

I have been wanting to visit Simpson’s for a while. So I gave it

This atmosphere is good if a little cramped. Service is friendly but so slow. We had drinks forgotten, slow service and an incorrect bill twice

Good concept for a bar in Sutton.

We booked a gin tasting event more than a month ago whilst drinking in Simpsons on a Saturday night. We booked onto a Thursday night event and turned up expecting a group of people to be participating, however it was just myself and my wife at the event! We felt a little awkward about this to start with, but the manager Karen joined us to talk us through the history of gin and the tasting of 5 gins with appropriate tonics and garnishes. The experience was broken up with the arrival of a cheese board halfway through.

Came here with friends after hearing nothing but good things about the bar. However we won't be back in a hurry... due to the footy was not busy but had to wait almost 30 min to even order then to be told 3-4 gins out of stock. Surely not be expected in a gin bar! The house gins were nothing special and even forgot our garnish. Attention to detail is so important but just wasn't impressed with sloppiness. As a gin lover I can get a better gin in my local. Sorry Simpson's but probably won't be returning.

I was treated to a Gin Tasting Experience by my kids for Father’s Day, (Had to take the Wife ) .

My wife and I went to a gin tasting experience, hosted by Dan (if memory serves me correctly).

Wine here is perfectly suited to my taste, great location, very friendly staff, will return to sample the Gin menu

Absolutely stunning bar! Service was quick, energetic and positive from our waiter who's name escapes me! (young lad with flat cap and waistcoat, possibly named daniel??). The gins tasted superb and were complimented perfectly with their amazing presentation. Overall perfect place for a drink

Me and my friend visited the gin bar when passing by Birmingham. We of course heard about this through Brad Simpson, and wanted to try it for ourselves. We booked a table which was no hassle, and when we arrived it was a very relaxed welcoming atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and at that time of night we were the only two in there, so they were chatting to us the whole evening.

The staff, particularly Daniel, could not have been more helpful or welcoming. Faced with such an array of gins to try they were able to guide friends in choosing a gin to suit their tastes.

We stumbled across Simpsons on our first visit to Sutton Coldfield, stayed for one drink and swore we would be back. Last Saturday we did!! What a delightful place!!

I recently visited this bar with five of my friends for our Christmas night out, we all agreed the bar has a cosy atmosphere and an intimate setting. They have a wide variety of cocktails to try and the staff were incredibly welcoming and had a good knowledge of the drinks. You definitely have to book well in advance, however it is most defiantly worth visiting, we all agreed we will return soon for another night out.

I came with a party of 4 to celebrate my sister in law's birthday last night and we had a lovely evening.

Nice intimate decor, knowledgeable servers. I don't think it is so expensive - around £9 for a double craft gin with fever tree tonic. My partner and I go regularly; best to book a table Friday / Saturday evening.

Went with friends for drinks before our Meal. A cute little bar with friendly table service and very well informed on every gin cocktail on the menu. Waitress will recommend any gin Tailored to your palate. Definitely visit again! Surjit & friends..

Lovely cosy place we didn't book but they found us a table straight away . Every gin you could possibly think off . Highly recommended.

Enjoyed a relaxing night out with friends trying out a lovely selection of gins. Great menu with lots of choice and the staff knew their gins. Great decor and ambience. Had a sharing platter too.

Nice little venue and lots of gin options, although a number of the menu options weren't available. Gin would be a 4/5, but actual venue was a 3/5. Ladies toilet door wasn't good either! People kept getting stuck in it! Staff were a little arrogant.

Great venue for starting a night out with a bang, had the Brockman's and Williams Pink Grapefruit! Giant ice cubes didn't dilute the taste! Be sure to book as it was busy at 6pm last Friday.

Love, love, loved this bar! Cosy, friendly and Gin. What more do you want! Staff were helpful and knowledgable and were able to recommend us drinks based on our likes/dislikes (with over 70 types of gin it was hard to choose). Will definitely recommend and be visiting again. Someone does need to look at the lock on the toilet, I got stuck in there and had to be let out. This could, however, be down to my own stupidity (and the Gin!)

We attended Simpsons last night (a Friday) and we were a group of ladies. Now despite the title of my review the venue is decorated beautifully, the staff were extremely knowledgable and friendly and there wasn't one Gin that wasn't lovely (of which there are now nearly 80 some not on the menus as they hadn't been reprinted since opening). And we tried a lot between six of us!!

Met a friend here, great service, calm and cosy atmosphere, the layout could be better but they do have limited space.. one way I could describe it, is that it has the feeling of a French cafe.. great selection of gin! I liked it and if you can get past other negative reviews, I would recommend a visit, I'll be returning for sure... it's a new place so cut them some slack whilst they find their feet.

Located towards the town end of the Sutton Coldfield High Street this beautifully decorated Gin Bar is a fabulous and much welcome addition, it only opened a few months ago and offers over 90 premium gins served with a variety of fevertree mixers, care is taken with each they all have suggested botanical options. Waiters and bar staff are very friendly and have a commendable knowledge of gin history. There is absolutely no need to book for a weekday or weekend daytime however it was suggested should we visit on a Saturday evening or were a larger party it was advisable so they can reserve your table. Currently there are not food options however this may change in the future. We will definitely be trying their Gin tasting evenings these were £25 per person for 6 premium Gins which are fully hosted. There are other spirits available and full menu of wines

Went out with a group of friends, did the obligatory booking in advance to find they had given our table to the wrong people! It's a very small venue, expensive cocktails, found the service slow, didn't really enjoy the atmosphere. Also on another note is it me or did they put the toilet in the wrong place??? Sorry won't be coming back anytime soon.

lovely atmosphere and amazing selection of gins as well as a smattering of other spirits, good quality wines and craft beers. Very knowledgable staff help you navigate the enormous array of gins. We can recommend the rhubarb gin and ginger ale!!

I great little Gin bar with knowledgeable staff, some great new Gins to try and even if your not a Gin lover, some other excellent beers and wines to enjoy. This place is not cheap though, especially if your on the doubles, I treated my wife (big Gin lover) to this afternoon experience an was sat comfortably at the back of the establishment overlooking grotty old cool boxes and other rubbish visible out the window next to our seating area. It really is the attention to detail that should just be expected when paying a premium. If your not sitting where we were you'll have a nice couple of hours in a pleasant atmosphere.

You have to book for drinks in what is basically a bar serving gin Of course at first it will be popular so people will book for the gimmick Bit pretentious in fairness

We'd booked a table/booth for 6 of us in a Friday night. The service was friendly, lots of choice on the drinks menu and a nice atmosphere. Two of us were pregnant and they made us virgin mojitos (not actually in the menu) which were lovely. Drinks are fairly pricey, £8 for a gin & mixer but an enjoyable evening.

Booked in but told the night before my booking didn't exist. Very disappointing! Not a good start for me and friends who'd travelled from afar. Think I'll stick to 40 St Paul's and the Jekyll and Hyde thanks.

My friend and I visited here last Friday.... it was quiet when we got there.. drinks are expensive but as a treat it was lovely .... I can recommend the mulberry gin!

A venue that you have to pre book to go for a drink. No food, just overpriced drinks. We had a small table at the foot of the stairs so constantly felt like we were in the way. Waitress was friendly and asked us if we would like a glass of Prossecco whilst we chose our drinks??????????????? Well it wasn't on offer for free so effectively she was choosing our first drink for us.

A 20 minute train ride from Birmingham New Street. A great little bar. As it's name suggests, this bar focusses on Gin, though a selection of craft beers and wines are available. The perfect place to sample the finest the Gin world has to offer. No food served, so simply sit back and savour the drinks.

This place could be so cool and a great venue. However, it's trying to be something it's not. It lacks that certain je ne sais quois. If you're going to offer a service which requires pre-booking and a doorbell to allow you in, then firstly please offer to take customers coats, the staff were pleasant but appreared to be nervous and were scurrying around. It has the potential to be something very unique, it just needs the rough edges smoothing out.

This may be the new Place to Be in Sutton. Small but big on atmosphere and service. Pleasingly different from the traditional venues in the town. Great range of Gins, we learned a lot from the knowledgable staff.

Not sure why the Simpsons chose this location. Taxis can't drop you outside as it's right on the pelican crossing so if it's raining, tough. We weren't told it was table service only so after we'd waited 20 minutes for the waitress to come to us we went to the bar, only to be sent away again. Tiny table for 2 so by the time we'd got 2 glasses, a bottle of wine, the unnecessary "light box" and a cheese platter on there, there was no room for plates, so it was perhaps a good thing we were given SAUCERS to eat from. As for the ladies toilet - well that's been mentioned in a previous review. It's a place you would try once and not return.

Tried Simpsons for the first time last Friday.

My friends and I were so looking forward to trying out the new gin bar... however there were a few little things that didn't make this experience as wonderful as it should be.

I so wanted to love this place but it just fell short of a good experience.It is clear that the management are new to this business-it shows!. The decor is special and it is a comfy hideaway. I would advise the staff to avoid pestering customers every few minutes -two on duty and both kept coming to us-at least 6 times in less than an hour .If you spill a drink at least replace the napkin and apologise. Don't assume the change is your tip without handing it back the the customer first. The list of gins is impressive but we were not impressed with the insipid and weak cocktails - for the price (£8 each) I expected a lot better. An online booking system highlighting that any food needs to be pre--ordered would be better than current system of emailing. I would love to return -just sort out the rough edges and you will be perfect.