"If our lingering obsession with Hot Priest is anything to go by, the fact that a reverend once lived in this quirky Fitzrovia speakeasy-style cocktail bar can only be a good thing. It’s been around for a while, but Reverend J W Simpson still manages to feel like a central London secret. The distressed walls and comfy banquette keep 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