REVEREND JW SIMPSON

Welcome to Reverend JW Simpson, a cosy cocktail bar with a quirky design, giving an insight into the life of the former inhabitant. Offering an entirely seated service and with a seasonal menu featuring a combination of incredible ingredients and inventive presentation, Reverend JW Simpson is the go-to spot for date night, as well as providing the perfect environment for catching up with friends.

Our namesake, the good Reverend, may have been permanently consigned to the depths of obscurity were it not for our enthusiastic builders. Having begun the demolition of the basement we discovered living quarters and after some investigation, we found reference to a Reverend JW Simpson of the parish of Fitzrovia, who occupied the flat until 1986.

We drew a picture from various remembered scraps of the collective neighbourhood memory and decided that he was a rather lovely chap who wasn’t a stranger to the odd tipple. Reverend JW Simpson still retains the original room dividers, wall coverings, flooring and tiles subtly exposing the former building’s kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom. All around are signs and mementos of the former occupant and we, his self-proclaimed disciples, raise a glass to our namesake.

COCKTAILS

Welcome to the revived Reverend, back from a lengthy hiatus and under the new stewardship of Rhidian Turner of Arty Drinks. Our current list “London Calling” is inspired by our fair city and draws on its vibrant history and multiculturalism.

Many of our ingredients are homemade and are carefully curated to highlight the great spirits and liqueurs we insist upon for our drinks. We try to remain as sustainable as possible and as such our fruit and herbs are both in season and locally sourced where practical, or preserved by dehydration, freeze-drying or pickling where it’s not possible.

We pride ourselves on our in-house drinks, but are more than happy to make you your favourite classic cocktail.