"Simmons is a group of London based bars offering a variety of cocktails and other beverages via its extended happy hour proposition.

Appealing primarily to 18-27-year-old young professionals and students, Simmons is best known for its laid back house party atmosphere and good value drinks. Simmons began as a single bar in King’s Cross in 2012, at acquisition, it had 12 bars across central London. Simmons is led by entrepreneur Nick Campbell, who started working with the business in 2012.

Nick has over ten years’ experience running bars and nightclubs. With Lonsdale’s support, the Company intends to continue adding further sites across London, with the aim of expanding to over 30 bars in the short to medium term before looking at opportunities outside the Capital.

Roy Ellis will join as Chairman on completion. Roy has a wealth of experience in the multi-site leisure sector, most notably he previously founded and led the Revolution bar chain."