London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Barbican Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Beautiful hotel. Room was lovely and decorated so romantically for valentine's. Staff were exceptional and couldn't do enough to help, especially Victor at the front desk. Breakfast was a bit of a pricey extra but most definitely worth it. I highly recommend!
Carrie Rowson - 4 months ago

I had the most wonderful time at Malmaison. The rooms can be a bit small for liking but the staff was highly supportive to take care of any need. Round the clock, I got the best support from Victor, Dan and Francesca who went above and beyond to help us even after the day we had left the hotel. Thanks!
Kashish Sharma - 3 months ago

Beautiful building outside, inside was inviting and comfortable. Stayed in club deluxe room and size was very good for London and good value. Breakfast was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. One star taken off room because bed was not actually a king size bed, was two singles pushed together.
C K - 5 months ago

Great hotel, good location in the city. Staff and service on the low side it is very much a self serve feel. Sadly the lifts were out for a part of our stay not like anyone seemed to think that was not a massive issue for a hotel. Overall normally location is so handy it overcomes the short comings.
Luke Mann - 3 months ago

Only downside was that there wasn't room service for breakfast and no stocked mini-bar, even in the top suite. Calls to reception about 8am also went unanswered. But other than that, the room was very good and the bar does stairs had an excellent atmosphere in the evening.
Adam Hosier - 2 months ago

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We had the pleasure of ordering the Halibut and the Pork, both of which were exquisite. The Halibut was cooked to perfection, adorned with a beautiful sauce and accompanied by delectable sides that complemented the fish wonderfully. The Pork was tender and succulent, with a crispy skin that added a satisfying texture to the dish. However, the skin was a bit challenging to cut and bite through, which slightly detracted from the overall experience. To accompany our main courses, we ordered additional greens and a salad, both of which exceeded our expectations. The cooked greens were expertly seasoned, likely with a rich ingredient such as butter, elevating the dish to new heights. The salad was a refreshing and well-balanced mix, with a delightful citrusy dressing that tied all the components together harmoniously.
AL H - a month ago

My mom and I had an incredible lunch here. After hearing so many recommend St. John’s, we were very excited. Although the food was amazing, what really made the meal special was our waiter, Oz. He was kind enough to walk us through the menu, ask us about ourselves, and provided amazing service. He recommended we try the bone marrow, poached skate, welsh rarebit, crispy pig skin, and ox heart (special). I loved the bone marrow and the ox heart. The bone marrow on top the sourdough with the parsley was very rich, but also refreshing because of the parsley. The ox heart was lean, but surprisingly quite tender and full of flavor. I ate it with the horseradish that it came with and wow, what a bite (a somewhat painful one haha). For dessert, Oz recommended the ginger loaf and butterscotch sauce, and of course the madeleines. The ginger-loaf was AMAZING. It wasn’t overly sweet, and was so moist and I could eat it for every meal. I would recommend getting a cup of earl gray to drink with it. As for the madeleines, they were warm and light, and oh so delicious. We will definitely return to St. John’s on our next visit to London.
Katherine Prince - a week ago

What a dinner it was! Everything we ate was delicious and staff was lovely. I know they have an amazing selection of wines but we also enjoyed the house wine as well. I had turbot and my dish was excellent. We tried the bone marrow, let me say: the vibe is real. We also had 3 desserts and the madeleines are worth special mention! St John, as of this moment, is a regular 'to go' restaurant for us in London. Thanks chefs.
Aysegul Dogan - a week ago

I had high expectations and somehow they were exceeded. I think about the bone-marrow and sardines daily - they were incredible. The weakest part of the dish was the Welsh rarebit - I found it flat. Despite the lamb being very good, I felt something was missing. However, the Ox heart and chicory was delicious and opened me to how good heart can be when cooked very well. If you are going to get any desert - get the blood orange cake. I don’t like sugary things - but it was the best cake I have ever had. Perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Francesca Chen - 3 months ago

Supposed to be one of the most well known and iconic restaurants on our Food Crawl dining venue list. This Michelin 1*,‘ nose-to-tail ‘ eatery, belonging to the legendary English chef Fergus Henderson, sadly turned out to be our trip’s only culinary disappointment! Made famous and put on the foodie map by Anthony Bourdain. He called this institution his ‘dream restaurant‘ in one of his ‘No Reservation‘ episodes, praising the ‘complete package‘ the restaurant has to offer. At that time, Henderson’s emblematic, simple and yet utterly delicious ‘ Roasted Bone Marrow with sea salt and Parsley Salad ‘ dish was just being unearthed by the culinary world……resulting in chefs all over trying to emulate it and putting similar renditions on their menus. We are by no means pointing fingers at our ordered food and giving them a ‘ thumbs-down ‘. Some of our choices, at least components of them, indeed tasted pretty good. However, based on the restaurant’s reputation and modus operandi of ‘less is more‘ and using a maximum of only 3 - 4 ingredients/components per dish. It is therefore expected that due to this simple and straightforward approach, the top-notched ingredients will be treated lovingly and prepared perfectly with skill and care. Sadly this was not the case. Our grilled Ox-Heart mains, for example, were over-cooked, dry and tough and accompanied by a bland, one dimensional, uninspirational sauce/jus. Accompanying side dishes and salads followed a similarly sad pattern and result. Identical to some Indian restaurants’ approach of using a generic ‘mother sauce‘ eir curry base. St John's mirrors a similar mannerism with their dressing. During our visit, a monotonous Horseradish/Sour cream base concoction was broadly applied and used. Be it for our Veal tongue salad, the Ox-heart side dish or the side complement to our roasted Pheasant main! Where is the creativity usually found in Michelin star establishments? However, there were certain stand-out dishes worthy of mentioning. The deeply flavourful Beef Broth, with ingredients similar to the traditional Scotch broth, but using beef instead of lamb, was a definite winner. The well seasoned, juicy and moist Pheasant dish is another thumbs-up dish…... .possibly one of the best tasting poultry dishes I have recently come across! Lastly, the Blood Orange Eton Mess dessert was absolutely out-of-this-world delectable! The Pear and Almond cake was pretty fine too. Our lady server was most friendly, helpful and attentive, adding a crucial positive element to our dining experience! In conclusion, a fine example of….” You win some, You lose some! “
Charles Yu - a month ago

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Wow! An absolutely incredible food and wine experience. The staff are so knowledgeable about all the dishes and ingredients, we felt really well looked after and it really was a culinary journey that we were taken on. I cannot recommend Club Gascon enough. We went for the 8 course taster menu with wine pairing. The flavours and innovation was mind blowing. It’s an absolute must when visiting london and the Michelin star is very very well deserved.
Andrew Savage - a month ago

The food is very tasty. The chef is very classy but with some modern twist. The dining room is beautifully decorated. There is plenty of space between tables. The service is flawless- friendly，professional and efficient. The pace is very well controlled. The portion is surprisingly big！ Would definitely recommend to everyone！Well worth the price！
duanmu wang - 6 months ago

Already recommended it to so many people. It was absolutely perfect we really loved it, best michelin restaurant we did in London to this day. The food was incredible, we loved and recognised the french cuisine with such amazing twists such as Terre et Mer and the use of many citrus. I can't wait to come back, can't wait to try Le Bar. We loved the opportunity to meet the chef Pascal as well who was amazing and very kind. A bientôt!!
Emma L - 5 months ago

First time visitor, had the vegetarian, 6 course menu, which was absolutely amazing. Dish of the meal, was the stuffed courgette flowers.Came with the most amazing smoked bread, and that green sauce! Divine, never had a sauce as smooth as that. Overall the experience was nothing but excellent. Staff were also very nice and talkative, explaining about the food, history of the restaurant and feelings of the chef. No rushing at all, atmosphere was amazing, we were actually the first people in for the evening so the place was completely empty and lovely. There was nice and relaxing background music. Found the portion size to be a overall excellent (just a tinsy bit too much, but we tend to eat less than average) and you definitely will be fed after. As besides the courses there are other little bits and bobs. Will be looking to return, though it is definitely several times above our usual price range for a meal out, the taste and experience was worth it for a very special occasion.
Mike - 9 months ago

Not crowd which is good, food is fresh and very creative. Tried 8 courses tasting menu, but some are tasted weird. Maybe some people like it. Recommend the pork on my picture.
Clarie ZHANG - a month ago

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The Sunday roast looks better than it tastes unfortunately. Tried to fit too much on the small plate. The potatoes were rubbery, veg was watery and everything was under seasoned. Even the beef was tough. Only decent part was the Yorkshire pudding. Really disappointed for 20 quid.
Eric Kmetz - a month ago

One of our stops during our pub crawl. Very nice pub that works little bit later that other pubs. Good selection of draft and cask beers. Nice service. Recommend to visit ;)
Ruslan Dmitriyev - 7 months ago

Wonderfully managed space which will now be the final stop off point of choice from a Great Fire of London Tour. Came in with 30 people and an unflustered staff sorted us out. Small, but lovely and a much appreciated independent in Smithfield......William Wallace was executed near here in 1305. You heard it here first....
Gail Spencer - a year ago

Small, busy pub, with a good cask selection and a nice outside standing area because pedestrian traffic comes through
Thom Krone - 5 months ago

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Mostly order take away or delivery from here. Burgers are very filling, the chips come in huge portions and the Ferrero Rocher milkshake is delicious. Delivery is quick and the food is warm when it arrives.
Sheila Maguire - a month ago

Had chicken burger, fries and mango shake. Burger tasted good but mango shake is a must try item. I liked it very much.
Afsal A - 5 months ago

Marwaan served us and what brilliant service. He made a few recommendations which were 10/10. He made our experience brilliant and accommodated all our requests. Thank you so much 5 stars!
Khizer Malik - 2 months ago

Excellent food.. we had a selection of burgers and they were very nice (i couldnt help myself but tuck into mine - The Don - before even thinking about taking a photo). Juicy, tasty and full of flavour. The service and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Very nice atmosphere. And the Churros were great too.. one of the lightest and tastiest ones I had. Little hidden gem of a place and not expensive too.
Sohaib Abdel-Halim - a year ago

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A large, modern pub, but with several different sections. It was quiet on the Saturday evening that I went, so I would say a good place for a quiet pint and maybe a neighbourhood pub. A reasonable selection of beers.
Peter Claydon - a month ago

Very kind, friendly service, nice atmosphere, even with kids (there were games to play), it’s a pity the only do sandwiches (although really good ones, the sandwich guy is Italian)
Farkas Rita - 3 months ago

🚇 Barbican 🍺 £6.70 Moretti ❤️ A brutalist Barbican boozer. The Shakespeare sits on a corner of a crescent of shops and flats at the front end of the Golden Lane Estate EC1. The nearest Tube is Barbican which is only a two minute walk. The Shakespeare was built in 1964 and is Grade II listed. The name is inspired by the Bard himself, who lived some hundred metres away throughout his time in London. The is a one bar pub with a comedy club in the basement. The bar is set out in almost a “H” shape with the servery on the left hand side as you walk in. Even though this pub is traditionally decorated, due to the architecture of the building it does feel modern in here. The seating is a mix of elongated leatherette banquettes, a few poser tables and traditional tables and chairs. Around the walls are gold framed Elizabethan era repro portraits, mirrors and chalkboards with promotions. The beer choice was a straightforward selection of keg beers and ciders. I opted for a Moretti, decent enough pint but a bit pricey for this lager. There is a simple eclectic food menu comprising of Burgers, pasta and Toasties, a Ham & Cheese Toastie cost £5.95. I arrived around 4.30pm on a sunny Friday afternoon in July. The pub was fairly quiet as Fridays in the city are not as busy as they once was. There were a few punters sat inside, the majority were sat outside enjoying the summer sun and watching the world go by. The service here was excellent, the Guvnor is a bit of a character, he was jovial and set an upbeat tone. @theshakespearebarbican is not the most handsome of boozers you’ll come across and almost has an estate pub feel. I enjoyed my visit here primarily due to the pub’s location and sitting outside watching the comings and goings around the Barbican. This pub is worth a look of you’re in the area. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 07.07.23
London Pub Map - 9 months ago

A great pub with great atmosphere, comfy sofa/chairs, a piano, a resident cat- and most importantly has a few boardgames. So essentially you can always come here with your friends and play (for free might I add- unlike those commercial and expensive boardgame pubs)
Sazid Ahmad - 10 months ago

Great place, kids friendly. Nice atmosphere and great to play games and look for the cat Otto :p also possible to play piano. The sandwiches are really good. I highly recommend
Laura Michel - a month ago

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I had lunch with my daughter at Vinoteca Farringdon. I chose the Cauliflower soup with croutons for my starter. The waitress took the knife and fork away when she brought my soup and left the dessert spoon. I requested a soup spoon, so she brought a serving spoon. I explained I wanted a soup spoon, not a serving spoon. It appears they do not have soup spoons. I do not like eating soup with a dessert spoon. The Cauliflower soup was delicious and filling 😋 The Sea Bass, my daughter, had for main course was well presented. I also enjoyed the chocolate brownie with ice cream for dessert.
Len Page - 4 months ago

I have ordered a selection of sides and can say that each of them was quite tasty. The portions of the sides were smaller than I have expected. If you are having a lunch or dinner, selecting a main course is the way to go. The vine selection is rich and the two reds I have tried were very good. Overall staff were very kind and friendly and I recommend this place.
Doga Yilmaz - in the last week

Atmosphere: Buzzing on a Thursday night, appeared to be fully booked Service: Unbelievably slow unfortunately. We were a group of 8 & had to wait 45 minutes just to order drinks, and then even longer for the meals. Our server didn’t write any orders down, meaning we received the wrong items on multiple occasions, or some items were missed entirely Food: Wine & cocktails were nice but some of the dishes were average, some portions were small (one large prawn as a starter!), and prices are too high for what you get
Laura - a month ago

Nice and cosy place. We enjoyed the dinner and the food was delicious. The lemon chicken was so soft and yummy. The service was a bit slow though and we had to wait for some time to order and be served. It was a busy evening!
Elena Jose - 10 months ago

Great place. Does what it says on the tin. Lovely affordable wine list, big juicy prawns to start lathered in butter and garlic, fab chicken, and attentive service. Thank you
Owain Dobson - a week ago

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A completely different experience & very humbled with the experience. How it felt to be blind for a couple hours, eating food and drinking while trying to figure out what I was eating with people on other tables chatting away. Your phones & any smart devices that give light are taken away and stored in a safe locker on arrival and you’re seated to have a drink before the experience begins. Personally I loved the experience as was worth every penny of it. Polite staff all round. Such a dope experience in my eyes & i would and will definitely be trying it again. I spent around £180 something as we went for the 3 course meal chefs surprise & a few glasses of wine. The food was I say 3/5, it wasn’t crazy delicious. Starter and desert for me was the best, main was good. We all know wine boosts up everything. Thank you again for this humbling experience.
Mr TenGears - 2 weeks ago

Great atmosphere and service, food was average. You’re welcomed to a bar area where you wait to be lead to the restaurant. Once upstairs, you’re carefully led inside a pitch black room and to your seat, by a waitress. Interesting experience trying to guess what you’re eating - definitely very alien and unsettling for the first few moments. But once settled, your senses are definitely heightened! Quite a short meal, as felt rushed to leave when we weren’t done yet, would have been nice to have stayed in the restaurant slightly longer.
Noor - a month ago

This was such an incredible experience and worth every penny. You have to put your phones in the locker prior to going in. We had a 3 course meal which was phenomenal. We were taken to our seats in the dark and sat next to other people. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I had such a wonderful time. It was very calming and relaxing. The surprise menu was great, and it was fun trying to guess what we ate. Our waitress was friendly and attended our needs They show you at the end what you ate. The staff do an amazing job at serving people in the dark. I highly recommend this unique and humble experience.
Kayleigh Price - 2 weeks ago

As a concept, this is such a novel idea and draws many people to give it a try. Spoilers alert: However, for me, the food itself could be better, with some over seasoning of the risotto and bizarre flavour pairing of the dessert making it hard to recognize (avocado, strawberry and lime). Our server in the dark room, Aaliyah was wonderful though with the sort of positivity that is infectious!
Louie Aseid - a month ago

Located in a quiet street in Farringdon, dining in the dark is an excellent experience provided by Dans Le Noir! My friend and I visited and chose the three course meat / fish surprise menu and the vegan menu; both of them utterly delicious. It's certainly a very serene and relaxing atmosphere despite the voices of other diners, but it was not too busy for a Saturday afternoon. Our waiter, Ghow, was very courteous, friendly and made our experience even better with his excellent service. After we ate the three courses, we were guided out of the pitch black dining room, and shown photos of what we ate - impeccable presentation on top of the exquisite tastes. I shall visit again and I highly recommend this dining experience to others!
Neeta S - 5 months ago

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The Food was amazing Chef Tim personally visited our table as well. Our server Harley was very friendly and helped with food decisions too! Amazing environment and worth the visit!
Dilshad Hansotia - 2 weeks ago

First of all, the food in the restaurant. It is quite simply, amazing. And you can see that all the chefs work very hard to make it happen. Paired with the experience from the waiting staff and service, very professional. The staff are very knowledgeable of their menu and specials available. They where quick to make sure we where looked after for drinks and appetizers. All in all my experience of smiths of Smithfield was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thankyou!
Christie O'Connor - 7 months ago

Great steak restaurant converted from an old warehouse with top class food. Obviously very popular with the amount of customers present. Ground floor very noisy and difficult to order drinks. Next two floors more seating areas and all busy. Was in a group of 12, I had a 3 course meal which was very good and great service from staff. Steak was cooked perfectly. Would recommend if you like steak, variety of choice. Expensive but you get what you pay for.
Bob Spence - 9 months ago

Says on the website that it's a good place for meetings but unfortunately, on the day we went, we didn't find that to be the case. Tables were too small for laptops and it had a really loud atmosphere (overhead drone noise, open kitchen space, voices carried). Service was actually quite weird - no one seemed to know what was going on and we had 3 people who seemed to be working our table so we kept being interrupted with the same questions - and it didn't speed up the service either - we waited over half an hour for our drinks. The staff were very friendly though and it's a nice space for drinks in the evening I imagine - just not good for a breakfast meeting.
Heidi Cullip - a week ago

Lovely location in Farringdon. Champagne was flat but quicky replaced. Probably chose bad as fish a bit bland. Steak next time!
Esther - 4 months ago

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Really tasty pizza’s and the price during lunch hour is unbeatable. Staff were nice and helpful. Drinks were nice and cold. The only thing and I appreciate it’s not easy to sort is the pub was hot but it was a warm day and I appreciated they had the door open for air ventilation but it may be even hotter in peak summer days.
Ami D - 2 weeks ago

🚇Farringdon 🍺 £6.80 Mahou ❤️ A simple but stunning traditional boozer. . The White Bear is located close to Smithfield Market on the border between Farringdon and Clerkenwell. The nearest Tube is Farringdon which is just a five minute walk away. . There has been a pub on the site for centuries, the current property was rebuilt in 1899 by the City of London Brewery Co. and suffered bomb damage in the second world war. . This is a one bar boozer which is traditionally decorated with some stunning features. The servery is on the left hand-side and has some intricately carved woodwork on the backbar. The centrepiece here is the beautiful Victorian fireplace which is surrounded by fabulous glazed tiles. The walls are a mix of wood panels, glossy embossed wallpaper and tiled also. The seating is a mix of wood benches around Britannia tables, stools around poser tables plus traditional tables and chairs. . The beer line up was all keg and had a mix of mainstream and craft options. I opted for a pint of Mahou, my pint was superb and price point was above average. The Food menu is all about Pizza, Charcuterie and Cheese plates. A 12” pizza costs around £12, there are lunchtime pizza deals for £4, if you fancy sharing a Charcuterie Board, it’s £25. . I visited mid-afternoon on a Friday and the pub was quiet. There were a few punters sat outside enjoying the summer sun plus a regular sat at the bar offloading his day to one of the staff behind the ramp. The soundtrack was an eclectic mix of rock and hip hop which wasn’t too loud and set a pleasant backdrop. The service was great, the two staff on duty were very welcoming and courteous. . The @whitebear.farringdon has had a rough ride in recent years and remained closed for some time, It was great to see this boozer back open and trading again. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here, the beer was on point, the decor is fantastic and you’ll be well looked after. Get this one on your list. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 07.07.23
London Pub Map - 9 months ago

Didn't expect to have a night out. Went for one and landed up staying till closing. Really appreciate it being close to my home. Definitely going to be returning on a regular basis.
Alan Bishop - a month ago

We came here to try their wide selection of tasty pizzas (they was recommended by a close friend whom worked nearby) during an afterhours work event and everyone loved it! We didn't get many drinks and fancied something different to standard pubgrub which we were all used to and loved the food in the end. Recommended.
KyleEATS London - a month ago

I like this pub anyway and usually just pop in for a drink. On this occasion, I booked as was having a bit of a reunion with family and friends whilst my Sister was in the UK. We came here as the pub is lovely and it's really great for transport links for those joining us from London and Essex. We ended up staying longer than intended as we got quite comfy! Good atmosphere lovely service and great music and although I'm personally not fussed by pizza either way, they were good and I enjoyed mine. Tasty new gin selection worth exploring 😋 Thank you.
Liz - 5 months ago

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