Simpson's Tavern

The first position on the list of the oldest restaurants in London is the Simpson's Tavern. It is affectionately referred to as one of the oldest restaurants in London. Its classic British cooking dates back to 1757. Simpson's Tavern is one of London's most lovely and historic eateries, located in a Dickensian courtyard and accessible via a narrow passageway. When Thomas Simpson's father donated him a property along a major London alley in 1757, he had been a restauranteur for 34 years. For nearly 260 years, Simpson's Tavern has proudly stood there.

Simpson's Tavern, which is now located in London's financial center, was once located in the heart of the capital's food trading hub at Cornhill, which was literally a hill where maize was sold. Bread Street, Poultry Lane, Honey Lane, and Milk Street, all close, illustrate facets of London's commercial history.

Simpson's Tavern and its adjacent courtyard have largely escaped the Victorian era's street-widening policies, at least architecturally. This is the place to go if you want to see Dickens' immortalized London with cobblestone streets and charming windowfronts. Dark oak panels cover the walls, House of Commons green chairs stretch from linked tables, beckoning conversation, and brass hat stand accent the booths where diners continue to enjoy their hearty, boozy reprieve from city life.

Location: 38 1/2 Cornhill, London EC3V 9DR, UK

Phone: 020 7626 9985

Website: simpsonstavern.co.uk