Hammersmith Cafe vs Simmons Bars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hammersmith Cafe
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The Hammersmith Cafe app is the simplest way to browse and pay for your order at any of our Café & Hospitality locations. Browse our full, rolling menu and place your order on the go. Keep an eye out for new menu items and specialities to try. Through this app, you’ll be able to find all your favourites and customise your order to make it your own- we’ll even save your order for next time. Don’t forget to choose Click & Collect to jump the queue when you arrive at Hammersmith Cafe, paying in advance via the app. Sign up and use your Hammersmith Cafe account to receive rewards and promotions through every purchase. Collect stamps and earn rewards.
Simmons Bars
Unlock exclusive happy hour deals and earn rewards at over 22 locations. Get extra time, discounted drinks, and chances to win prizes. Upgrade for unlimited benefits and free entry.
- Extra happy hour minutes weekly
- Discounted drinks and spirits
- Earn digital coins for rewards
- Spin Lucky Slot Bandit for prizes
- Exclusive monthly offers
- Venue finder and event listings
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Download the Simmons Bars app and unlock the power. Get an extra 60 minutes of Simmons Bars' award-winning happy hour every week. Including 2-4-1 cocktails, £2.50 for spirits and mixers, £3 for glasses of wine, and so much more! GET AN EXTRA HOUR OF LONDON'S BEST HAPPY HOUR! Get a weekly Power Hour that gives you an extra hour of Happy Hour at any Simmons Bar until midnight, Sunday - Thursday. POWER UP YOUR ACCOUNT Upgrade to a paid membership for just £4.99 a month and enjoy unlimited Power Hours every day - including the weekend - double coins for use on the Bandit, plus free entry to any Simmons Bar! EARN REWARDS & WIN PRIZES Earn digital coins just for partying at Simmons Bars. Use your coins to spin the Lucky Slot Bandit and win prizes to use on your next visit. Win everything from money off to limited edition merch! FREE DRINKS & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Get exclusive monthly offers right in the palm of your hand and redeem your promo codes in-app for free drinks and exclusive discounts. WHAT'S ON & VENUE FINDER Plan your next visit with our convenient venue finder and what's on pages; with over 22 bars across London, you're never too far from your next night out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simmons Bars at 13.4 against Hammersmith Cafe's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hammersmith Cafe ships an update every 3 months, Simmons Bars every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Hammersmith Cafe | Simmons Bars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Its Lolly | Nightlight Leisure LTD |
In-app purchases
Hammersmith Cafe
No in-app purchases
Simmons Bars
No in-app purchases
