Simmons Bar | Monument Reviews Summary

Staff Service

Pros:

• "Security and management were absolutely welcoming and lovely throughout."
• "Jack, Khaleem, Kevin, Alonso - you guys made the experience fun and safe."
• "Special mention for Khaleem, made sure the evening was fun and safe!"
• "Made a booking here with my friend, firstly - service was impeccable."
• "Dee was a magnificent bartender, she ensured that we were all taken care of."
• "Many thanks to the bartender Dee for her customer service!"
• "Charlie gave great service and was a really nice young lady thank you."
• "The staff were so welcoming and the service was 10/10."

Cons:

• "Bouncer tried to belittle and intimidate me when I misunderstood he wanted to search me."
• "Top floor tall blond hair bartender had informed me that this bar is closed."
• "A fairly big black bouncer on the 10th to 11th of August 00.33 UK time has forbidden my friend to enter."
• "Bouncers didn't let me in back although they did it half an hour ago."
• "While the drinks may be cheaper than other bars, the staff were rude and unhelpful."
• "Ordered my gf a Gin and tonic and it tasted off, the girl behind the bar refused to even hear me out."
• "Rude staff. The bar lady last night served my boyfriend full sugar coke by mistake when I asked for diet."
• "The bouncers were too fixated with the girls in my group."

Atmosphere and Vibe

Pros:

• "The atmosphere here was sensational booked for drinks with colleagues and we loved it."
• "Lovely atmosphere! Security and management were absolutely welcoming."
• "Great music and atmosphere, but the bartender Dee deserves the most praise."
• "The atmosphere here was amazing! Visiting the area and saw they had a great happy hour menu until late!"
• "Also very easy to get to via trains and buses, super clean, awesome music and great staff."
• "Had a really good night out for our office Christmas party a few weeks ago. Drinks were great and lovely atmosphere."
• "The place is really nice with a good vibe. Love the happy hour and the cocktails teapots are so cool."
• "The atmosphere is pleasant and the bartenders are smiling. I highly recommend!"

Cons:

• "Love a simmons and this one was everything you’d expect, but the smell of perfume was absolutely overpowering."
• "While the drinks may be cheaper than other bars on their doorstep, you are made to know there is a reason for the lower prices."
• "Went in on a Thursday evening. It was pretty empty. The happy hour cocktails are full of mixers and ice, but barely any alcohol."
• "Terrible music. Drinks were definitely spiked with ethanol."
• "The floor is extremely dangerous to walk it was wet and sleepy they need to clean it with a dry mop."
• "Great places to hangout in, with the current situation groups are placed socially distanced and all the staff wear masks."
• "Terrible table service, having to wait over 30 mins for drinks and when they do arrive most are missing."
• "The drinks were AMAZING, I had a really great time there, the music set the atmosphere very good."

Happy Hour and Drink Quality

Pros:

• "Everyone already knows about the phenomenal happy hour deals."
• "The happy hour is always a crowd pleaser."
• "The happy hour and the cocktails teapots are so cool."
• "Went here for our annual Xmas do. Awesome place. cocktails are divine and in happy hour very reasonable."
• "Very nice bar. Wide choice of cocktails, a happy hour that makes you want to enjoy."
• "I came into Simmons for my first time last week Thursday I am very happy with my experience and the drinks are very cheap during happy hour."
• "My wife and I went to Simmons bar for our date night and it was one of the nicest nights we’ve had by far. Cocktails are delicious and affordable."
• "Best Cocktail bar in London. Would highly recommend coming here!!"

Cons:

• "Staff were lovely! However, we payed £35 for their bottomless brunch and it was the most disappointing one I’ve experienced."
• "While the drinks may be cheaper than other bars on their doorstep, you are made to know there is a reason for the lower prices. The cocktails watery and overly-sugary."
• "Ordered my gf a Gin and tonic and it tasted off, asked a few people in my group to try it and they agreed it just tasted like soda water."
• "Drinks are well-priced until happy hour (except for shots) but this is the first Simmons I haven't liked, mainly because of the bartending staff."
• "Staff are really nice, but the happy hour cocktails are absolutely vile. Watered down and super sweet."
• "Went in on a Thursday evening. It was pretty empty. The happy hour cocktails are full of mixers and ice, but barely any alcohol."
• "Terrible music. Drinks were definitely spiked with ethanol. Prices are okay but not worth it."
• "Careful with the bartenders, they are putting only 35 ml tequila for a margarita, no cointreau no nothing. Just 35ml of tequila for £10....the taste it is not good enough."