Simmons case study

The black Simmons bar frontage with hand-painted lettering on its windows.
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Simmons, now a well-established name in London’s nightlife scene, has been one of our clients since the very beginning.

When they first started with just two bars in Mornington Crescent and King’s Cross, Michael, our founder, approached them with a business card, sparking a partnership that has grown alongside their expansion. The group has since grown and is known for their iconic ‘Happy Hour,’ cocktails served in teapots, skull disco balls, and retro gaming spaces.

While we’ve worked on Simmons’ blackboards for years, one of the most memorable projects was crafting 22 custom tables for their venues in Soho, Tottenham Court Road, and Manchester. The brief was to capture the nostalgic charm of school-day doodles, resulting in playful and unique designs that perfectly complemented their brand’s quirky identity.

In addition to the tables, we've designed their Christmas drinks menu and also had the pleasure of revamping some of the original blackboards we created. The clear messaging on these boards, promoting ‘2 for 1 Cocktails,’ ‘Happy Hour,’ and ‘Cocktail Teapots,’ has contributed to Simmons’ growth and remains a strong visual element in their venues.

A hand-lettered Function Room and Karaoke blackboard beside a neon sign at Simmons.
A mirrored disco ball above colourful seating inside a Simmons bar.
A Simmons blackboard directing guests to additional seating and the downstairs bar.
Booth seating and hand-illustrated tables beneath pendant lights at Simmons.
A tabletop covered with hand-drawn drinks, music and decorative illustrations at Simmons.
A close-up of hand-drawn Space Dance and drinks illustrations on a Simmons tabletop.
A rose in a bottle on an illustrated tabletop beside Simmons booth seating.
A hand-painted Happy Hour menu above booth seating at Simmons.
A close-up of Simmons Bars and Function Room lettering painted on a blackboard.

Michael has been working with us for years now. His blackboard art has helped our company expand and his work has given our venues an authentic look. Michael and his team always provide a 10/10 service and the quality of work is always spot on!

Nick Campbell

CEO

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