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Simmons Bar | Angel

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👍👍 Came here for my birthday. Shanay was amazing, took care of all my friends. Really quick and great recommendations. Definitely coming back. People often mention great, amazing, good, night, drinks, Simmons, staff, time, music, hour,


Address

43 Essex Rd, London N1 2SF, United Kingdom

Website

www.simmonsbar.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 3909 5272

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (918 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Ilhan M. 7 months ago on Google
    Came here for my birthday. Shanay was amazing, took care of all my friends. Really quick and great recommendations. Definitely coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vivian C. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty busy on a Friday evening and good vibe. Drinks were too sweet, the most I could drink was one of their cocktails because it was just way too sweet. Otherwise quite a good selection on the menu. We didn’t get any but there are quite a few cocktails that they serve in teapots that looked interesting. Crowd was mixed but generally respectful. Not super crowded but enough people to make it feel full. Great music!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sam S. 2 years ago on Google
    The bar was pretty fun but I ordered a drink and when the bartender didn’t have a clean glass she took a dirty one that someone had left on the bar and briefly rinsed it before making my drink in it. I’m not easily grossed out but that’s a bit much, especially in the era of covid.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liam L. 8 months ago on Google
    Forget any other bar on this street, Simmons Angel happy hour is the place to be. The bar staff, and in particular Ibs, absolutely stole the show. Also, the tables were so clean, 5 star hygiene unofficial rating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fiona St P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely disgusted by the treatment I received on friday 17th of March at Simmons, I was thrown off my table that was reserved for someone who had decided to turn up half an hour earlier than the time stated. The man said to me “you need to move, the people who want this table now have arrived Early” I said “but it’s not fair as the time clearly stated 7pm and I wanted that seat until right up until the time. I said fine I want a refund on my drink I hadn’t begun to drink, he said no and laughed and walked off - the picture of the man standing up is the one who humiliated me I left the place completed deflated with my birthday ruined, the service was disgusting and the glasses were filthy and I won’t be returning and I advise everyone else to go to be at one which is further down the road with a nicer atmosphere and better less “aggressive” service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sedona P. 1 year ago on Google
    Robyn was the best bartender I’ve had in London. I just moved from Canada and have had a hard time adjusting, but I know if I come to Simmons and see Robyn my day will be better. Amazing service and friendly vibes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liam M. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff were absolutely amazing they were so attentive and friendly. The drinks were legendary and at such a fantastic price. I brought my friends and they will be bringing even more people to this gem of a place with such an amazing happy hour. Thank you so much to tia and the bar staff for making our evening drinks such and cool memory. ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert B. 10 months ago on Google
    Intimate local pub to patron. Great vibes and a good crowd. Amazing DJ on weekends. Way better vibe & energy than those gloomy London pub that make you feel like you are drinking in the church.

  • 5/5 Maya M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place for drinks! great value on Tuesday and really lovely atmosphere. Was served by Shanay who gave us the best service!! Was super attentive and made the best drinks for our whole group. Very good night !

  • 2/5 Clo D. 9 months ago on Google
    The security has a weird misogynist thing going where they won’t let you in if you’re a woman by yourself. It’s especially credulous given that even if your friends are inside, they will force you to stay outside and have to prove it by a text which is hard to get when they are drunk on the dance floor. They did this to me and I thought they were just being annoying but I learned they did this to my friend a day ago , so apparently it’s a pattern.

  • 5/5 Scoop O. 8 months ago on Google
    The Bar Staff at Simmons are amazing. Ibs and Alexis are the best bartenders/supervisors everrrrr. No cap when you talk bout hospitality they are simply the best.

  • 5/5 Caroline B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lush place - really central + great drinks, relaxed, good vibe.

  • 5/5 Krystall B. 3 months ago on Google New
    I like the feel and look of Simmons! Best part was the great bartenders Gabbi and Ebz. They were so welcoming and recommended cocktails suited my night out with my friend. I will be back !

  • 5/5 John F. 1 year ago on Google
    Vinesh is really good.. excellent customer service. Could do with a bigger venue but overall decent music and good vibes. Would definitely recommend

  • 1/5 Brad R. 1 year ago on Google
    I resent having to write yet another bad review of your bars. There were a group of 5 of us visiting on Saturday. It's disappointing that your staff would actively ignore us, and serve their own friends. We couldn't have been more obviously waiting if not for a large neon sign above our heads. It's just rude. Despite this I would like to thank, and appreciate, the bartender who did serve us. They seemed to be the only one working, poor guy. Rushed off their feet...

  • 4/5 Tom Ushakov (. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, cool interior with alot of drinks that are on the cheap side. They have a retro game console which is very cool. The management is very nice and attentive, however some of the people at that Simmons place who go there are a bit wild

  • 1/5 Amaanat K. 1 year ago on Google
    Horrible experience! I went to simmons bar with a friend of mine and we were very excited to have a lovely night, this night soon turned into a nightmare! When we arrived at the bar we were told by a security guard that they were not letting any other people in however, the other security guard was openly inviting the individuals around us into the bar at the same time of us asking. I questioned the security guard who refused us entry and asked why we were not allowed to go inside when the other people around us were allowed in without a problem. He then proceeded to tell us to f off and gave me a slight push, as a women i felt so uncomfortable and shook up. This is no way to treat a customer and above all a human being. I do not recommend this bar, even one star is too much!

  • 5/5 Laura Jayne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you to Simmons bar for making our friends birthday one to remember. Vinesh was so attentive and made sure our every need was met. The skittle bombs were amazing...

  • 5/5 Milenka 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best, if not THE best venue in London!!!! Music is lively and the staff is incredible charismatic, especially Yan!!! Made our experience here so much fun and always made sure we were properly looked after!!! Highly recommend for a good time out <333

  • 5/5 Katherine L. 1 year ago on Google
    A great night out! My friends and I came to Simmons all the time for the cheap happy hour and great vibe. It’s super chill and the music is always great. We have come here for birthday parties, hen parties, and random Tuesdays and always have a great time!

  • 5/5 Sinead H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Don’t usually leave reviews but felt I had too. Service was on point to say the least.Gaby made us some amazing cocktails and definitely made us feel welcome. Will be back soon 😊

  • 5/5 Katie M. 1 year ago on Google
    You can always rely on a good time here! I’ve done mini hen dos and birthdays here. The drinks are a GREAT price especially for Happy hour. Great music, great vibes. 👌🏻

  • 2/5 Natalie L. 4 months ago on Google
    All I can tell you is wa5ch your drinks after a few they tend to charge you a double when u clearly ask for a singlecwhen you query ir thay call for surcurty and told told leave eceb when you show then a card receipt I've been to a few bars ans to be fair along essex rd I would recommend the greenman pub much cheaper and the vipe is so much better higher recommend

  • 5/5 Joce A. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my cousins from the U.S here and what a fun night it was. As we walked in the music was on point, bar staff really friendly , would come back! Nice mixed crowd too, abit of the young , older and inbetween Couldn’t stop dancing all night, we stayed until close!

  • 5/5 Leon S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good vibes and fun staff! A good lil place to start or end the night highly recommended and the cocktails are amazing. Also Amie the bar tender was very friendly and knows the best drinks to recommend # Love the gummy bear cocktail !

  • 5/5 Lola N. 2 years ago on Google
    V is amazing!! She makes the best cocktails- great prices!! Happy hour prices are so worth it!

  • 5/5 Martin J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and great music. Loving the happy hour! Bar staff are very friendly and welcoming.

  • 5/5 Molly E. 2 years ago on Google
    Tia and holly took such great care of us tonight they made all our drinks correctly and were the best people to speak to will definitely come back

  • 5/5 Donna 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely evening at Simmons Angel! Attentive, fun and welcoming manager! Came out for a pal's birthday and glad we came to such a friendly atmosphere. It was a bit quiet tonight so will definitely come back on a weekend where I can shake a leg with my girls :)

  • 5/5 Brk Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice place thank you for dan for our on the house shots. The cocktails are were really nice.

  • 4/5 Andrea Martinez S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and great music. In my opinion a bit too loud so you can barely talk. That was a bit of a letdown for me. Drinks are nice and reasonable prices with happy hour running till 9 pm (2×1 cocktails for 10£)

  • 5/5 Patrick V. 1 year ago on Google
    We were served by Robyn at the Angel branch. She was extremely friendly and accommodating. The drinks were delicious. Will definitely come back as we had a great time.

  • 1/5 Shaneil P. 1 year ago on Google
    This bouncer was inexplicably rude, aggressive and unsafe. Having evicted one of my friends from the bar with no real reason given, our group of 15 all left the bar. I asked one of the other bouncers if I could go back inside as I needed to pee and he very reasonably allowed me in. Unfortunately the big guy found me inside and refused, his sound reasoning being "I don't like you". He then threatened me with assault. Saying "I will remove my badge and mess you up" and that he "wanted to teach me a lesson" at which point the other bouncers looked quite uncomfortable and I walked away to diffuse the situation. He is also noted to have taken photographs of our group WITHOUT our permission, and did not deny it on being questioned. I then specifically asked him for his permission to take this photograph to which he agreed and as you can see he was also stupid enough to pose for it. I will be looking into legal action against this individual, he is clearly unsafe to be working as a bouncer, apart from his natural aggression, the fact that he takes photos of clients is a significant safety concern. Hopefully the owner/manager would be wise enough to relieve him or report him before this progresses. The bar was otherwise ok. Music was good.

  • 5/5 Lukas S. 1 year ago on Google
    I must admit I have never had such a kind hearted serve me a drink in my life. I genuinely love Robyn, she’s sooo kind and funny. We LOVE Robyn!

  • 5/5 Owayes A. 1 year ago on Google
    I am a regular customer at the Simmon Bar (Angel) and I want to share my express to the company and potential customers. Whenever I come to it I get the best service, best vibes and most importantly best customer service provided by all staff especially, Lilian& Marwa. Overall, the professionalism level here is outstanding.

  • 5/5 Ruth B. 1 year ago on Google
    Simmons is amazing! Would recommend here for a night of drinking! Daniel gave amazing service! Made a great cocktail!

  • 5/5 montel p. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here on Sunday for happy hour with my best friend and cousin it was amazing, especially the bartender Robyn, her customer service was Exceptional

  • 5/5 Aram R. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible experience, lived in London my whole life and it was my first time going to this bar, best night of my life. Drinks were top, music was top, staff were top. Everyone behind the bar was amazing. Especially Dan, more than just a bartender, he was the life of the bar. Always smiling, always laughing and always pouring! Can’t wait until my next night out because I’m coming back here for sure!

  • 5/5 Simran K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for pre drinks. Plays good music. Definitely recommend booking so u get a table quiet a small bar not much standing or sitting room. Drinks were good we had the kettle and the tea pot.

  • 5/5 Lane S. 1 year ago on Google
    Aimee is honestly one of the most amazing bar managers, the staff and this place is honestly one of the most amazing atmosphere and without her and the team this wouldn’t have made our night. Best bar manager in 2022 and shout out to Colin aka holly.

  • 5/5 Maxwell J. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved my night out at Simmons. Amy was the best. Genuine woman, poured great cocktails, bouncers were sound, tunes were good


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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