Hundreds expressed sadness over the news, recalling “memorable” meals and special occasions at the venue, and thanking staff for years of exceptional food and service.
Laura O’Reilly, from Bromsgrove, said she was “absolutely gutted” to hear her favourite restaurant was closing, which she described as the “Mecca of Birmingham’s food scene”.
“We’ve always celebrated big milestone events there,” she said. “It’s a really, really special place for my family.”
The construction firm owner described Simpsons’ food as “second-to-none” and the service as “impeccable”, and remembered her 30th birthday celebration in the private dining room.
“We were so spoilt,” she added. “Those are memories that will just stay with me forever. It was perfection from the minute we arrived to the minute we left.”
Mat Holden-Jones described it as “truly a sad day”, praising the “amazing food, wines and service”.
“I think if we could have gone every week, we would have,” he added.
