The Black Cap is back! (And you can even stay there now.) Image: Black Cap
It's not unusual for London to lose a legendary institution once in a while. But in recent times, we've seen a handful spring back from the dead. Here are five that have either been resuscitated, or are about to be.
1. Simpson's Tavern, City
Soon, these doors will open once again. Image: Matt Brown
In November 2022, Simpson's Tavern suddenly and shockingly stopped serving kidney puddings and Barnsley chops, as it'd been doing since 1757. The reason? An "unconscionable" landlord (who'd have thunk it!), who had Simpon's shut down with immediate effect. Three and a half years later, the bow-windowed time capsule of a place remains shuttered; however later this year, that should no longer be the case, when it reopens as Cloth Cornhill — a sequel venue from the folks behind Smithfield bistro, Cloth. Name change aside, we have our fingers crossed that much will remain as it was in 2022 (and for that matter, 1757), although realistically — given the menus at Cloth — dishes may be on the sprauncier side.
