Simmons Bar | Monument

You'll find Simmons tucked away on Eastcheap, in a building that's got proper bones—all original tilework and period details that the bar hasn't tried to overcomplicate. It's the kind of place where the bartenders actually know what they're doing, mixing classics with confidence rather than showboating, and the clientele tends to be grown-ups who've wandered over from the offices around Monument. The drinks list respects tradition without being stuffy about it, and they're not charging Mayfair prices for the privilege, which makes it feel like a genuine local watering hole rather than a scene.