London Bankers’ Haunt Shuts After Rent Spat With Billionaire

  • Simpson’s closes its doors following dispute with landlord
  • Building is said to be owned by family of Monster Energy boss
The closed Simpsons Tavern in the City of London on Nov. 4.Photographer: Tom Hall/Bloomberg
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City workers are protesting the closure of one of London’s oldest restaurants, following a dispute with a property company owned by the family of energy drinks billionaire Rodney Sacks.

Simpson’s is popular in the Square Mile for its meat and cheese-based menu, and customers include the pro-Brexit politician Nigel Farage. It said Tuesday that it’s been forced to shut “through the cynical actions of our landlord and their agents.”