Simpson's Tavern in City of London, Westminster

The worst and most expensive roast beef dinner I have had, tough elastic beef, sloppy watery spinach, and god knows what they did to the roast poatoes, black brown and texture of boiled potatoes, a pint of flat warm lemonade from a big plastic bottle, the waitress kept repeating with a scowl that service was not included, I went with a friend after listening to someone famous reminisce about his childhood memories of this place, I understand that it is smack bang in the City of London and assumed that they did not like our appearance and thus the hostile reception and the terrible food. Will never return.

Used to be a great place for lunch, port by the bottle- brilliant 👏

Excellent treatment, we thought it was a little expensive due to the exchange rate from euro to pound

They squeezed us in on a busy day and still made us feel welcome when it was obvious we were visiting the country. Thank you so much, we’re sending all of our friends your way. I hope you re open soon!

Sad to hear Simpsons is now closed. Its was a great place for a lunchtime drinks and food. End of an era in the Square mile. Let's hope that can reopen, it will be a great loss for the City.

My very favourite place in the City, a casual lunch venue with good simple food and wine. Dickinson seating arrangements and great service from experienced staff. Not Nouveau cuisine, but basic good quality wicked on a plate. Stewed cheese fantastic

One of my favourite traditional taverns in the City. But it looks like it's now closed. Notices in the window say the premises have been re-possessed by the landlord. I hope they manage to open again soon!

Food as always was excellent. You’ll never leave this place hungry. Such a charming spot. A real city institution for a traditional English lunch of meat chops. My only criticism is that some of clientele are far too loud snd should be asked to pipe down.

A hidden jewl for non locals. The best lamb. First time to have cheese pudding it was fantastic. Could not recommend more. Was great.

Authentic English food and presentation. Bravo. Wonderful considered service. Yes I had a sausage with that

Fantastic hardy food. The Barnsley chop (lamb ) and sausage all fantastic , great interior like travel back through time. Clap way my first pick in city during lunch time

Siamo stati per pranzo in questa taverna nascosta in una stradina del quartiere Bank (a pochi passi da Leadenhall Market, ma lontano dal chiasso) e frequentata principalmente da locali. Il cameriere che ci ha guidato nella scelta delle pietanze è stato molto gentile e molto simpatico. Abbiamo optato per una grigliata mista di carne suina (ma c'è anche la scelta di manzo o agnello), saporita e molto ben preparata, accompagnata da ottime patatine fritte e una buona insalata mista; ci hanno anche gentilmente portato del pane, su richiesta. Menzione d'onore per i dolci, in particolare lo stewed cheese, dal sapore unico (in abbinamento con qualche goccia di salsa Worcester su suggerimento del cameriere) e ben oltre le aspettative. Tappa imperdibile se vi trovate nei dintorni. This place is a hidden gem in Bank; the food is awesome, especially the mixed grill and the stewed cheese, unique and above any expectation with a few drops of Worcester sauce, as our waiter (who was super kind and super nice) suggested. It is a must go if you are in the neighborhood.

A city institution not to be missed. Great friendly and efficient service, good food, historic atmosphere.

A Simpsons Tavern de Londres, antiguíssima, remonta ao ano de 1757. Passamos caminhando com o grupo da excursão a pé do Big Bus, não estava aberta, mas o local é encantador, repleto de histórias lindas, chega a ser apaixonante e por isto voltei em outro momento que estivesse aberto para comer e conhecer o interior. Super recomendo!

Lunched here again on 17/8 this time as a group of seven. We had an excellent time as always. This is such a unique establishment which does not change. Good wholesome food at very reasonable prices and a good wine list. Great atmosphere and we were very well looked after by the excellent Benjamin with his exceedingly cheery banter! We were pleased to answer Yes 7 times to the question 'would you like a sausage with that sir'. Will definitely be back.

Excellent hidden gem. Stopped off for a pint off the back of a review I saw on YouTube. Definitely worth a visit.

Very nice steak. Had rump, not the most expensive cut, but it was done very well. Seasoning was on point, chips were great, beer was nice and the atmosphere at lunch (2 pm ) was pretty solid. Great waiter. Dunno, pretty perfect really. Only downside was that although the benches look the part, ultimately they weren't very comfortable. Top marks though.

Proper old school, perfect. Compulsory sausage with my lamb steak. Absolutely brilliant staff. They make it special.

This unique establishment serves good food, at a reasonable price, in unique surroundings, served by friendly and efficient staff. I have been a customer of Simpsons now for over 50 years and hope to be a continued visitor for some time yet.

Traditional British, lovely service!

How did I ever not know about this place! Incredible food and old school experience! Best service also!!! Love every second...!

The best breakfast in the city! Great value and traditional setting. The full English is a must. The chairs make you realise that you have very bad posture trust me but don't let that put you off. Lunch is also good and try the cheese on toast challenge!!! So glad it stayed open after Covid!

The delicious smell when you walk in the door, alone, is enough to love this place. Then the food comes out and it’s perfect.

What a lovely hidden place trading since 1757. a very talkative helpful landlord and a decent array of drinks. popular with businessmen at lunch time. Nice looking restaurant area but we didn't eat.

One of the most traditional & old school British restaurants you can come across. Hearty & comforting food with very friendly service. Traditionally a sausage is offered with every order which is greatly recommended. As my server said “life is always more exciting when you say yes to sausage!”

A quaint bit of London folklore unchanged since Georgian times. Unpretentious grill serving traditional English food and quite fun for breakfast too.

Fabulous food, drink and even better service 👍😎 the matre d' and our waiter Christian were exemplary

A piece of history! Great food!

Had the full English spread for breakfast and it was fantastic. Especially enjoyed the black pudding as well as the sausage.

If you want comfort food, look no further. Been going to this place for nearly fifty years and it is still one of the best places to eat. You may not like having to share a table but if you are gregarious, it is perfect 👍

Excellent recomend it advised to book though

Great food and service.Staff very welcoming & friendly.Reasonably priced.We would recommend it to anyone,we will definitely be returning!.

Went for breakfast and great service from Casper and good breakfast (some vegetarian sausages would be good). Only dairy milk though ? Get with times, guys. Very uncomfortable benches - felt like I was back in school. Won’t return

Delicious food great beer would recommend 🍺

Hidden gem of a pub in the City of London. Following a walking tour of the area with friends, this was a perfect restaurant for lunch. We sat in the restaurant upstairs which was very busy on a Friday lunchtime. Lovely, noisy atmosphere. Traditional old bench seating which wasn’t particularly comfortable but was in Keeping with the history of the building. Steak and Kidney pie was large and tasty as was the cauliflower cheese and bubble and squeak sides. Prices were reasonable and the quality food was good value for money. Friendly waiter and good service. Will definitely visit again.

As always a lovely welcome, great service and an excellent traditional lunch!! Steak and Kidney Pie is legendary as is the stewed cheese....you must have it!!

Was excited to try this place, but the experience went sideways from the start. Go for the history, but don't order food. You might put out the staff, get dirty dishes, overpriced, gristle-laden meat (with an odd smell), Warburton's toastie as "bread" side, and not even the pleasure of the wine you asked to accompany the meal. Or you might have a different experience, but I won't return to try to find otherwise.

We stopped by this lovely little tavern for a quick lunch on the off chance they had a table. The staff were so professional and helpful and seated us in no time. The food was delicious and arrived quickly, we had the ham, egg and chips - all elements of which were perfect. Very traditional menu and done very well. The place is steeped in history having been there since 1757, which really adds to the atmosphere. It’s tucked away down a little alley so the untrained eye may miss it, but I’d urge anyone to give it a go - we will certainly be back! Big thank you to the lady running the place, so kind and informative.

Went there for a Christmas lunch, staff appeared rushed, no attention to detail. Starters were put on the table, no cutlery, had to get our own! Starter of ham hock terrine was tasteless. Having almost finished it, we were then given sliced bread toast to go with it. Main course was average, plenty of food but canteen style and nothing special. When it came to dessert, we didn’t get what we’d ordered, just a mix of whatever was left. It’s not the most expensive but even at £40 a head, at least give us what we ordered. Having eaten there many times, I’m disappointed to see the place slip. I feel it’s just become a money making venue, hoping to cling on to regular customers who always eat there. Come on, you are much better than that.

We tried to book a table for lunch on-line, but this wasn't working. We also left a telephone message for a return call in order to book a table, but there was no return call to our request. However, this didn't matter as we went early and we were lucky enough to get a table/ booth after waiting for less than 2 mins. The food was excellent and met my expectations. I was offered, as per tradition, a sausage with my steak. The apple crumble for dessert reminded me of my mother's, so all very good. We did have to share our booth later, but this was explained to us very clearly when we sat down, as it can get busy at lunch times, but this actually made the experience better, as the conversation with our 'table partners' was all part of a wonderful experience. The Staff were extremely helpful, jolly & polite. I would highly recommend this place as it is steeped in history and after we wandered around the small adjoining 'city'alleyways which just topped it off to make a shear delightful all round experience.

Packed with city workers at lunch, we were initially put on a tiny table with the fixed bench so close to the table I was scared that post eating, they would need an industrial size jar of Vaseline and a winch to get me out. Luckily, the adjacent table for 4 didn't show, so we were moved. That said, it's not exactly comfortable and doesn't encourage lingering. It's old school menu is great and not remotely overpriced. Smoked salmon had a coarse cut suggesting it was sliced on the premises, and was absolutely supreme. Forget all the poncey "gin cures" - this was bold and bright and wonderfully smokey. A very juicy sirloin at £13.95 was a bargain (though a little nearer well done than medium, as ordered), and the chips were double cooked perfection. Partner allowed himself to be bullied into a "sausage with that" - I resisted, and we shared it. Excellent sausage it was, too. Service was incredibly attentive and very cheery indeed. Overall, the best "traditional" type place we've been for a long time, for a lot less money than Guinea Grill and many others of the ilk. Oh, and they have Aspalls on draught. What more can you ask?!

Nine ex rugby players enjoyed some good English grub ,sound wine and good service. Not at all pretentious just very honest and congenial. Ask for an espresso and you will be told its black coffee ask for a latte and its black coffee with milk! An ancient tavern with bench seats and wonderful atmosphere. Not too pricey either.

Delicious food, great service and a perfect wine recommendation - my first visit and not my last. A truly wonderful time and the staff are amazing.

Very interesting. Good food and service. Fair prices.

Tavern that has stood the test of time. Classic menus that must be sampled. It's favourite amongst city workers near by. Great service!

From arriving and having a beer outside to the stewed cheese desert, everything was perfect. All three of us thought the food was great and our waitress (Tina) couldn't have been more helpful (and good fun)

The perfect place to go for a decent meal (or just a sneaky pint)

Very nice and unusual place. Service was very good to boot.

The oldest Chop House in London, possibly in the UK. Good food, beer wine and service, and don't forget a sausage.

A wonderful oasis sitting in an alley way in The City.

What a disappointing experience! First visit booked through Open Table, arrived for 2.30pm to be told that the restaurant shut at 3pm, to be fair they had tried to contact me, but small selection of food available. Booked for a second visit two weeks later...

Really good food, excellent service and pub full of great atmosphere!

Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Will be back!

Never fails to provide great traditional food. Went for steak and kidney pie with a side of bubble and squeak. It was superb, and of course you have to go with the sausage on the side. It will be offered!!

Отличное место попить пива с друзьями. В обед довольно шумно. Отличная идея забронировать столик на верхнем этаже. Места, как в вагоне-ресторане, дружелюбный персонал. Довольно хорошая кухня. Рибай, свинина, десерт. Нормальный выбор вин и пива.

Отличное место попить пива с друзьями. В обед довольно шумно. Отличная идея забронировать столик на верхнем этаже. Места, как в...

Fantastic historic pub with great friendly service.

Simpsons is an experience; a place that transports you back in time to eat traditional English fare in gorgeous wooden booths. The food is unpretentious and filling, perhaps a bit pricey but totally worth it -especially the date and butterscotch pudding. The customer service is impeccable.

Having worked in the city for many years and not being able to eat at Simpsons Tavern due to COVID I managed to get there recently and was horrified that their traditional steak and kidney pie - for which they were rightly renowned - has...

Fantastic food and service as always

Historic place that oozes class but without being pretentious. They made us (tourists) feel very comfortable. Classic British cuisine. Lots of business lunches going on. Trust me if your after old England and Class this is the place to come!!

It's on my wish list once covid calms down. Miss our visits to London. 😘

An annual excursion to this special place, a valued institution of the City was made all the more special in 2020 given the chaos of the pandemic. The staff were fantastically accommodating as always, and the food was delicious. A few wines were had also...what...

I travelled down from north east and popped in for beer just for a rest as had lost my bearings as phone had died...manager was friendly and went above and beyond to help me and walked me to road i needed to show me directions...will...

What an amazing place. May it last forever and never change. My wife and I experienced a wonderful full English in the main during room. From the moment you step off Cornhill and venture into the tiny alley, the sense of history overwhelms you. A...

Endroit particulier mais magique

Great food, historical settings, excellent service. will make it a point to eat there if I'm back in town.

Absolutely incredible. Went with my mum and had a great time. Staff are brilliant, food is riotously old school (pie then sponge pudding) and a venue that's got some real magic about it. Not for those who are keen on privacy as may be required to share tables.

Wonderful institution and great food. Added bonus of a sausage on the side and you never know who you may end up sitting next to. Immaculate and well worth a visit after 300 years of trading down the back alleys of the city. Thanks for a fun lunch guys.

Fantastic service and great food.

Enjoyable lunch with friends, a trip down memory lane as we all used to work in the city. Very busy as usual and unfortunately very loud, difficult to talk to one another and hear each other. Still very enjoyable, food okay and wine good.

Eight of us went to London to witness one being made a freeman of London in the Guild Hall. To celebrate a table had been booked at Simpson's tavern. It was a good job one of the party had been before because it is tucked...

Haven’t been to this restaurant for years. It has changed, which was excellent news. Visited there for Christmas Eve breakfast and it was delicious. Service was brilliant , definitely returning soon.

Very traditional menus, great daily specials

Taverna storica in cui immergersi in atmosfera inglese semplice e famigliare . Vi siederete al fianco di impiegati in pausa...

Boozy lunch with added sausage delights.

Wir hatten Porridge und poached Egg and Salmon. Hier sitzt man neben Bankern die im Bankenviertel arbeiten aber auch Familien...

The food looked great, the place was very crowded.

Amazing British food and great service

Amazing little restaurant in the city of London with wonderful food.

Great food, every time we have been there walk away happy

Apparently, you have to have a sausage. :) I was brought here by a business colleague and was able to get us in during a very crowded lunch. The food was excellent and service was great.

Always excellent, friendly service. Hearty portions and a great place to have lunch. Book in advance and get the sausage!

The place is timeless, the staff fantastic fun, the food OK but the food is only a part of the reason to go to this place. Only happy faces seen, the longer we stayed the happier everybody seemed to get. Not due to our presence...

Having worked in the City of London for 29 years, certain square mile treasures have not eluded me. One such gem can be found down the Cornhill EC3V 9DR. If your'e passing and feeling peckish, you could pop into Simpson's Tavern for luncheon. I've never...

Love the history, but food was a major letdown. Simpson Tavern is a buzzing old style pub, there is normally a queue and I expected some great British pub food. We were a group of 6, I had the home made pie which looked like a plate of dog food and tasted much worse. My colleagues had items from the grill that looked OK but was very dry. We were constantly brought drinks and dishes we did not order and had £20 worth of sausages added to the bill. The service is slow and haphazard, the servers didn't have a clue about the menu or drinks. Over all will not go again, and if you do stay away from the food.

Visited on a busy Tuesday lunchtime having booked, which was highly advisable. Mark our waiter was extremely diligent in making sure my wifes order was to her satisfaction as she has various allergies and intolerances. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the service was excellent. The food was plentiful and was well presented. My wife says it was the best chump chop she has ever had. The only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is the slighty unusual and archaic seating arrangements.

Great. Traditional city eating house

Lunched here on 12 November with 8 other retired ex Bankers.What a treat a great reminder of city lunches in the past. Great good old fashioned service in a historic location just off Cornhill. Good tasty wholesome food all served with the obligatory sausage option. Good choice of decent wines to help wash the lunch down. Very enjoyable lunch, will gladly return again.

An amazing lunch with good English food helpful and friendly staff added to a wonderful experience

Excellent as always. The best Steak and Kidney Pie in the City.

We resisted Simpsons after not being happy with my last visit to see if it was just a one off decline.Yes We were very happy with our greeting from Mark, very good service with a smile this time, and the food was right up to standard.We have been happy to visit Simpsons a number of times in a year but was dissapointed last time.

Really good service and great food

Still a good city eatery. Reminiscent of school dinners but some people enjoy that!

Visited here on a day out. We reserved seats as my partner has visited numerous times when working in the city and seen just how busy it gets!

Came here for lunch and found the food to be of very low quality. You get better food at a school dinner canteen in Brixton School. Waitresses are rude

Sadly I have ranked this grand old establishment of the Square Mike as "average" following my latest visit.

Best food and service. Hands down. Can’t stress enough how good this place is. Visiting London definitely go but does get really busy.

I went to this venerable eating house with two friends for lunch,highly recommended but we were slightly let down, for example we had amazing devilled kidneys but served on toasted thin,gaggy white bread (sunblest). This bread also accompanied the cheese pot. Maybe the bread should change to enhance the taste of the food. I had York Ham (fantastic) chips (crispy and fluffy) served with eggs that I assumed came from a Bantam the yolks were so small !! really pathetic and a whole meal ruined by one ingredient. The service was attentive and sometimes amusing. Its lunch but why return.

Charming staff very English traditional food good.