Journal - Simpson's in the Strand

Cocktails with a Story

Discover Simpson’s Bar cocktails, from chess heritage to Martinis moments from Covent Garden.

The autumn theatre season is here — and these are the productions you really mustn’t miss

A wartime staple with a rather grand origin story finds a new life at the Grand Divan

The maverick behind Town & Country and Elle Decor talks style and substance with her friend Scott Pask, the set designer

The intriguing backstory behind one of our most popular entrées

An invitation to join us for chess at Romano’s, every day from 3-6pm

The celebrated actor joined us for breakfast to discuss his work, share his cultural must-haves, and tell us all about his London debut

The backstory behind the Medieval feast that hangs over the fireplace in the Grand Divan

The award winning actor joined us at Nellie’s for an unmissable conversation on life, love, the pursuit of happiness — and so much more

The UTA executive and co-founder of People’s joins us at Romano’s along with her friend Emmet McDermott

175 years ago, one of the most celebrated matches in chess history unfolded at Simpson’s

The cornerstone of our post-theatre set menu was way ahead of its time

A great tradition begins in the Grand Divan

The intriguing backstory behind Nellie Melba, the namesake of Nellie’s Tavern

To our friends at the new St Clement hotel

The beloved American writer and lecturer joins us on 18th June for a performance of ‘Adam Gopnik’s New York’

Just down the road, discover St Mary le Strand

Not all good things in life must be terribly complicated