Simmons Bars takes on former Silk & Grain site in Cornhill as expansion continues

Simmons Bars has taken on the lease of former award-winning steak and cocktail restaurant Silk & Grain in Cornhill. Nick Campbell, Simmons’ founder and chief executive, said: “We are delighted to take on a new site in such prime location and in time for what we hope is a vibrant and busy Christmas period.”

Established in 2013, Simmons (backed by Lonsdale Capital Partners) currently has a portfolio of 15 venues with sites recently opened in Brick Lane, Old Street and Putney along with new openings planned for Bank and Tottenham Court Road. Earlier this summer, the group expressed its ambitions to expand to 30 sites over the next two years.

Michael Penfold of AG&G acted for Simmons, while Fleurets’ Andy Frisby acted on behalf of the landlord.