SIMPLY SIMPSON’S
A celebration of what Simpson’s has perfected for over 191 years: simple, seasonal and classic, with a distinctively English twist
Cocktails & Spirits Pick me ups
Pick-me-up cocktails earn their reputation by being drinks that give you instant pep, wake you up or enliven your appetite.
Bees knees 13.50 Gin, lemon, passion fruit, honey
Lillet 12.00 Aromatised wine, grapefruit, absinthe
Pisco punch 17.00 Pisco, peach, grape, gentian, English sparkling wine
Jungle bird 14.50 Rum, lime, pineapple, Italian bitters, salt
Charlie Chaplin 13.50 Sloe gin, lime, apricot Sharpeners
Short, booze forward libations often consumed at a time when you need to regain your edge.
Death in the afternoon 17.00 Champagne, banana, absinthe
Coronation cocktail 15.00 Aromatised wine blend, pineapple sherry, rum
Gin and It royale 17.50 Gin, sweet vermouth blend, rosé Champagne
Harry’s Spritz 16.50 Italian bitter liquor, rose, aromatised wine, strawberry, English sparkling wine, soda
Hopped sbagliato 12.00 Campari, sweet vermouth blend, strawberry, pale ale Highballs
Long refreshing beverages designed to quench thirst and refresh body and mind.
Vodka soda in the Strand 15.00 Vodka, pine, birch, cucumber and watermelon soda
Simpson’s Collins 15.00 Simpson’s Old Tom gin, grapefruit, bitters, soda
Simpson’s Hiball 15.50 Irish whiskey, fresh apple, rhubarb
Cape Cod 14.00 Vodka, cranberry, blend of vermouths, hibiscus, soda
Summer cup 14.50 Summer cup, lemon, ginger ale, seasonal fruits G and T’s
Technically a highball, but we believe they deserve their own section! We make ours 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic for that perfect balance of bitterness to juniper goodness.
Simpson’s London dry 13.50 Juniper berries, lemon zest, Franklin & sons tonic water
Simpson’s Old Tom 13.50 Grapefruit zest, rosemary, Franklin & sons light tonic water
Chapel Down pinot noir pink 13.50 Dry vermouth, raspberries, Fentimans tonic water
Riverside sloe gin 13.00 Lemon zest, salt, Franklin & sons lemon tonic water
Whitley Neill 13.00 Gooseberry, ginger liquor, 1724 tonic water One for the road
Rich, sipping drinks with a boozy backbone. Perfect after dinner or to enjoy over a game of chess or two.
Port stinger 14.50 20yo tawny port, mint
Toronto 15.50 Rye whiskey, maple syrup, Italian bitters
Rum Alexander 14.00 Pineapple rum, coconut cream, lime bitters
Whisky mac 15.00 Single malt Scotch whisky, ginger wine
B and B 15.50 Cognac, French herbal liqour Boozeless
All the flavour, none of the guilt.
Grapefruit Collins 8.50 Seedlip spice, grapefruit, grapefruit cordial, soda
Virgin Mary 8.50 Tomato, lemon, celery, rosemary, spice
Hibiscus 8.50 Seedlip spice, cranberry, hibiscus, soda
Beezy apple 8.50 Seedlip garden, passion fruit honey, apple, soda Beers
Orbit Koln Style 4.8% 6.50
Orbit Pale Ale 4.5% 7.00
London Pride 5.3% 6.50
Aspalls Dry Cider 5.3% 6.50
Harley Street 7.50 An original beer cocktail invented by the national treasure, Victor Gower OBE in the 1940’s here at our famous Bishop’s room bar at Simpson’s in the Strand. The mixture of rich malted beer layered over light, fresh lager that coined its name from the doctors of Harley Street who used to partake in a light libation or two after performing surgery. Signature Gins
Simpson’s London dry A Traditional London dry gin with a good backbone of juniper and the earthy addition of roasted artichoke distilled for us by Portobello Road gin distillery. The botanicals are Juniper, Coriander, Amalfi Lemon, Angelica, Liquorice, Orris, Roasted Globe Artichoke, Wormwood and Mace.
Simpson’s Old Tom Old Tom is a gin recipe dating back to 18th-century England. It is slightly sweeter than London Dry, but slightly drier than the Dutch precursor Genever. Unlike traditional Old Tom, that was sweetened with sugar or liquorice, our bespoke Old Tom has been sweetened with birch sap and distilled by the talented folk at the Blackdown Distillery. The botanicals are Juniper, Black Cardamom, Lemon, Pine, Star Anise, Orris Root, Liquorice, sweet and bitter Orange, Cassia bark, Lime, Silver Birch Sap, Nutmeg, Angelica Root and Coriander seeds. Juniper Heavy Gin
Tanqueray 8.50
Portobello Road 8.50
Sipsmith 9.50
No3 10.00
Plymouth 8.50
Plymouth Navy 10.00
D1 9.50
Herno 10.00
Hepple 11.50
Junipero 10.00
Sipsmith VJOP 11.50
Seven Hills 10.00 Citrus-Lead Gin
Bombay Sapphire 8.50
Beefeater 24 9.50
Whitley Neil 8.50
Boatyard 12.50
Tanqueray 10 13.00
Beefeater 8.50 Floral Gin
Hendrick’s 10.00
Cotswolds 10.50
Gin Mare 10.00
Monkey 47 11.00
Martin Millers Westbourne 11.50 Complex Gin
Jin Dea single estate 12.00
Botanist 9.00
Bols Genever 9.50
Hammer and Sons Old English 10.50
Bathtub 10.00
Four Pillars bloody gin 12.00
Pink Gin
Chapel Down Pinot Noir 11.00 Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland Park 12 9.50
Glenfiddich 15 10.00
Auchentoshan Three Wood 11.00
Lagavulin 16 14.00
Laphroaig Quarter Cask 12.50
Macallan 12 Sherry Oak 14.00
Talisker Distiller’s Edition 17.00
Dalmore Cigar Malt 19.50
Laphroaig Lore 25.00
Balvenie 21 Port Wood 35.00
Dalmore King Alexander III 45.00
Macallan Rare Cask 48.00
Macallan 21 Fine Oak 95.00
Laphroaig 25 Cask Strength 110.00 Blended Scotch Whisky
Black Bottle 9.00
Dewar’s 12 9.00
Johnny Walker Black Label 9.50
Johnny Walker Blue Label 35.00
Irish Whiskey
Redbreast 12 9.50
Teeling Single Malt 13.00
Green Spot Bordeaux Finish 16.00
Connemara 12 24.00 American Whiskey
Rittenhouse 100 Proof Rye 10.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon 10.00
Makers 46 Bourbon 10.50
Sazerac Rye 11.00
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel 14.00
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon 15.00
Whistle Pig 10 Rye 15.00
Japanese Whiskey
Suntory Toki 10.00
Nikka from the Barrel 15.00
Yamazaki 12 21.00 Rum
Bacardi Superior 8.50
Plantation 3 8.50
Trois Rivières 9.00
Plantation Pineapple Rum 9.50
El Dorado 12 9.50
Diplomático 10.50
Bacardi 8 10.50
Pussers Navy 14.00
Black Tot 105.00 Vodka
Chase 9.00
Cîroc 9.00
Sipsmith 10.00
Grey Goose 10.00
Black Cow 10.50
Haku 11.00
Tequila
Ocho Reposado 8.50
Patron Silver 10.00
Siete Leguas Añejo 16.00
Fortaleza Blanco 18.00
Tapatio Excelencia, Extra Añejo 41.00 Cognac
Courvoisier VSOP 8.00
Rémy Martin VSOP 9.50
Frapin VSOP 14.00
Camus XO Elegance 28.00
Camus XO Borderies 35.00
Delamain Vesper XO 45.00
Courvoisier Initiale Extra 50.00 Tea
English Breakfast 4.00
Earl Grey 4.00
Green 4.00
Peppermint 4.00
Silver Needle 4.00
Chamomile 4.00
Fresh Mint 4.00 Coffee
Double Espresso 4.00
Americano 4.00
Cappuccino 4.00
Latte 4.00
Flat White 4.00
Hot Chocolate 4.00
Coffee Corrected
A double espresso with a splash of booze (15ml)
Grappa 6.00
Amaretto 6.00
Cointreau 6.00 Alcohol by volume
Champagne 12.0%-13.0%
White & Red Wine 12.0%-13.0%
Beers 4.3%- 7.5%
Vermouth 14.7%-18.0%
Gin 37.5%-49.3%
Vodka 37.5%-50.0%
Rum 37.5%-57%
Whisk(e)y 40.0%-70.0%
Cognac 40.0%-46.5% In accordance with the Weights and Measures Act of 1985, the measure for the sale of Gin, Vodka and Whisk(e)y in these premises is 50ml and multiples thereof.
All vintages were correct at the time of printing, but are subject to change depending on availability.
Please note that whilst we serve 175ml of wine and 50ml of liqueur & spirits as standard measure, smaller serves (125ml of wine and 25ml of spirit) are available upon request.
All prices include VAT. A suggested discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your final bill.
Food allergies and special dietary requirements can be catered for by our bartenders, please make us aware and they will prepare something especially for you. We are happy to provide you with full details on our cocktails with regard to the products used, allergen substances and nutrition.