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Edgbaston, Birmingham

# Simpsons

A polished Edgbaston townhouse where Birmingham's modern British fine dining tradition still has real weight.

FlightLogic expert score: **8.6/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.6/5 · ££££ · [Modern British](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/modern-british/) , [European](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/european/)

Photo: JimmyGuano / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

**Is Simpsons worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 8.6/10 based on editorial research. The 4.6/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for classic fine dining, family celebrations, quiet business lunches.

## About Simpsons

Simpsons is the kind of restaurant that survives trends by doing the basics unusually well. The Edgbaston townhouse setting gives the meal a country-house calm, but the cooking is tighter than that description suggests: precise fish, well-rested lamb, sauces with classical patience, and desserts that know when to stop. It is not chasing the shock of Birmingham's newer tasting counters, and that is part of the appeal. The star here is about consistency and polish rather than volume.

## Menu highlights

- **Taste of Simpsons Menu** £115 *Seasonal modern British tasting menu*
- **Hand-Dived Scallop with Sea Herbs** included *A clean shellfish course in the restaurant's classical style*
- **Cotswold Lamb with Garden Alliums** included *Precise meat cookery with a glossy sauce and seasonal garnish*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 8.6/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into modern british detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — Sarah Mitchell · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Simpsons feels completely anchored in Edgbaston: the room, pacing, and taste of simpsons menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Yuki Tanaka · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Simpsons?

For prime dinner seats, book at least four to six weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Simpsons best for a full tasting menu?

The tasting menu is the best route for a first visit, though Simpsons is also useful when you want fine dining with a calmer pace.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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