Simmons Bar | Holborn

You'll find yourself descending into Simmons on Kingsway with that satisfying feeling of stumbling onto something unpretentious but genuinely skilled. This is where cocktails are treated like they matter—no gimmicks, no molecular gastronomy nonsense, just spirits, technique, and the kind of attention to detail that makes you wonder why more bars can't just get it right. The basement setting feels intimate without being try-hard, and whether you're after a classic Negroni or something more experimental, you'll get a drink that tastes like the bartender actually cares. It's exactly the kind of spot you'd recommend to a mate who actually knows good cocktails.