Barbican Centre

I always been very fond of the Barbican Centre but it has been a while since I have visited, but I have attended a show recently and brought back so many memories of this stunning place. The Barbican Centre it has got everything under one roof from the theatre, cinema, cafe, restaurant, library the conservatory, indoor and outside seating areas with the outdoor seating area by the ponds. There are so many things going on that you could spent hours exploring it.
Angie O - 3 months ago

Not the first time visiting Barbican Centre. There are often great exhibitions and shows. Came for their “In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats” in summer 2025 and we’re not disappointed. Even on a rainy day, walking around the Barbican was still enjoyable. The architecture of this whole area is special and futuristic. The conservatory was full of special and beautiful plants. Will definitely go back for more exhibitions and experiences.
Angie “Angie” - a week ago

Just did a guided tour of the Barbican Centre and I highly recommend it. Our guide Oliver was very knowledgeable and humorous and gave great insight into all aspects of the Barbican from its history to things few people know about. The tour was around 90 minutes long starting indoors and travelling round the outside of the centre along the raised walkways. It encompasses many parts commonly missed like optical illusions, Roman & Norman remains and specific features architects chose. Overall a very informative and eye opening tour which I highly recommend.
Zach Emerson - a month ago

I recently visited for a work conference and completely forgot how special of a space the centre is, particularly in the city of London where it sticks out like a sore thumb. The main event hall for one is spectacular with great views and acoustics, not to mention comfy seats (for the first hour). The staff are very friendly if not high brow. I was also surprisingly impressed by their toilets, but the best part is undoubtedly the outdoor space of the garden and pond area, which is open to the public (not the garden). Highly recommend for a city lunch/chat if the weather is nice.
Yaya Thanks - 3 weeks ago

We did the Architectural guided tour. Huw was fantastic. Informative, honest, witty and extremely personable. Taking us to parts of The Barbican you would never see without a guide. Providing information about the architecture and the architectural team who designed it. Showing us hidden secrets. Huw also brought the tour alive by giving an insight into life, birth and death at the Barbican. All delivered in his unique and humorous style. We learnt so much and it makes you look at buildings in a more educated way. The tour does not cover any internal theatres. The conservatory had been hired out so we were unable to enter but we had reasonably good views from the outside. The kitchen restaurant has a very good selection of reasonably priced food. If you do a tour you get a 15% discount in the shop. If you get the chance to go to the amazing st Bartholomew the great church nearby. Beautiful 11 c church used in many films. ( 4 weddings & funeral) Also Damien Hurst sculpture of St Bartholomew.
Julie Smith - 4 months ago