Simmons Bar | Bank

You're walking into 33 Cornhill and suddenly the City's all marble columns and soaring ceilings. Simmons has taken this Grade II-listed former bank and done it right—all original features, proper lighting, and a real sense of occasion without the stuffiness. The cocktail list reads like someone actually knows what they're doing: classic drinks made with precision, creative house specials that don't try too hard, and staff who'll chat you through it all without the usual City bar pretension. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a drink for an hour and feel like you've discovered something locals have been quietly enjoying for years.