Cornhill

Opening Hours:

Restaurant: Monday - Friday (11.45 am - 11 pm)
Pub: Monday - Friday ( 11 am - 11 pm)
Closed: Weekends & Bank Holidays


Our restaurant kitchen is closed between 15:00 - 18:00, but the pub is open for snacks all day.

Last food orders are 3pm for lunch and 9:45pm for dinner.

private dining & large groups

Cloth Cornhill has a number of spaces to hire for private events.

• The Piano Room (8 - 12 guests)
• Jean's Dining Room (8 - 12 guests)
• Restaurant East Wing (35 guests)
• Restaurant (70 guests)
• Amy’s Bar (40 standing guests)

Our private dining rooms will be open to book from 1st November.

“It could be the restaurant of the year for 2026”

“If you’ve not been to Cloth, book a table now. It’s turning things up a notch”

Josh Barrie, The Standard

“Jewel of a restaurant”.

“I’m excited by the opening of Cloth Cornhill on the site of the old Simpson’s Tavern in the City. I like the way the team operates”

Jeremy King, FT

“City’s liquid lunch landmark to reopen”

“The restauranteurs Joe Haynes, Tom Hurst and Ben Butterworth have promised to honour the history of the Simpson’s Tavern building in their new chophouse”

Andy Sylvester, The Times

“Historic City restaurant is finally reopening”

“The team behind nearby restaurant and wine bar Cloth have taken over and will be relaunching the venue under the new name of Cloth Cornhill”

Leonie Cooper, Time Out

“Cloth To Revive Historic City Restaurant Simpson’s Tavern”

“The team behind much-loved Farringdon restaurant Cloth,

are gearing up for another smash hit.”

Jules Pearson, London On The Inside

“They really do love a historic building”

“The menu and wine list will reflect modern London, albeit with the odd roast or chop as a nod to the tavern’s roots”

Catherine Hanley, Hot Dinners