"If our lingering obsession with Hot Priest is anything to go by, the fact that a reverend once lived in this Fitzrovia basement can only be a good thing. This quirky, speakeasy-style cocktail bar has been around for a while, but Reverend J W Simpson still manages to feel like a private, central London secret. The distressed walls and comfy banquette keeps things casual, while the inventive seasonal cocktail menu is a great little “so, are you pro lemon foam?” conversation starter. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna