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Simpsons Tavern, London

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Operator: Independent
38 1/2 Cornhill, Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 9DR (View on Google Map)
(020) 7626 9985
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Note correct address, although pub describes it as Ball Court, 38 1/2 Cornhill. Two bars, ground floor and basement. Lunchtime food. The pub was founded by Thomas Simpson in 1757 and is currently owned by E.J. Rose but was for sale as was the Jamaica Wine House.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- Includes No 38 1/2 Cornhill. Early C18 or possibly late C17 pair of houses. 4 storeys each 3 windows. Red brick with band below top storey and parapet to roof. Pilastered shop front with cornice and pediments, probably later C19. Passage beneath No 5 to Ball Court. Rear elevation of painted brick with segmental arches and altered roof. Simpson's Tavern has 2 storeyed wing along west side of court with short return over passage at far end. Plain, painted brick. Shop front similar to Castle Court but incorporating shallow bow windows etc and probably in part of late C18/early C19 date. Some later C19 decorated glass and gas lamp on cast iron bracket. Interesting as an example of a city tavern.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of London
Last updated
08/03/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
Restaurant Ec3 Ltd
Freehold owner
Tavor Holdings Ltd
Pub ID
ELC/14913
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:30am - 3:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (350m)
London Cannon Street
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
Bank

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