Reviews Barbican Bar And Grill

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Annemarie O'Callaghan
+5
Delicious food, delightful staff. I had solo lunch pre-rehearsal and Ricardo was impressively attentive and aware of my current limited mobility. I joined my 5 guests at a table between 5-7pm. They really enjoyed their meals and again, Ricardo was outstanding as a host/server.
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Paul Macgregor
+5
Great little restaurant in the Barbican. Friendly service - Thanks Lukas. Burgers are tasty and veggy option is also very good. Make sure you get there early enough or book as in can get very busy pre-show. Good value for money.
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London-Unattached
+4
I can’t pretend to be a regular at the Barbican.  But, I do love the Arts Centre there.  One of those products of the 1980s I can remember going to the opening of the concert hall when I was a student.  Although the theatre is massive with a capacity of over a thousand,  I’ve never found myself sitting somewhere with a restricted view of the stage – and since I’m not the tallest person in the world that is quite an achievement.
Jan 24, 2016
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Griff Hayward
+4
A very lovely restaurant serving good high quality burgers at a fair price, with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. The food was in general very high quality- my only complaint would be that the burgers arrived fairly cold- only marginally above room temperature, however the flavours and textures were great. Also, tip your waiter in cash because I have heard that the 10% discretionary charge added to the bill is taken by the restaurant (which I’m not even sure is legal) and the waiters are payed a flat rate per order. Overall though, definitely a very nice restaurant and it seems to have improved a lot since many negative reviews were left 2-5 years ago.
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Sanka Illangakoon
+4
Bonfire, located in Barbican Center is a burger joint specialising in quick filling burgers and chips. I visited with a colleague for a quick lunch and it was good! I went for the Bonfire burger with chips, but they serve food for all appetites, including vegetarian burgers and salads. Loved the mix of tastes coming through the burger. Highly recommended for a sit-down meal considering it's difficult to find seating in most restaurants during lunchtime in the city.
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Josie
+5
We were in a hurry as we turned up for our show a bit late but the staff here were very efficient and got our food and drink made quickly. Thank you. Mojito we ordered, amazing, and the fries, very nice. Loved the scenery and atmosphere here. Recommend dining here if you are in Barbican.
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Rohan Davidson
+5
We had a couple of cocktails here after a visit to the Conservatory. Great views of the water and surrounding buildings, very comfortable outdoor seating. Service was very good, and fast. Unfortunately kitchen was closed when we visited so we will need to return.
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Mark Charlton
+5
Located on the 2nd floor at the Barbican centre this burger restaurant appears to be going through a facial revamp. With an extensive balcony area looking out over inner London, the menu is vibrant and is full of choice. Staff were friendly and tables were clean and tidy. We ordered a cheese burger and chicken burger with gravy fries. Food arrived quickly which is what you need if your here to watch a show as ordering is time pendent. The burgers were hot, juicy and full of taste.the chicken burger was cooked well and still succulent with a crispy coating. Fries are supplied either person or you can order fries to share which is what we did. If anything, the fries portion could be a little bigger but this just a minor thing. Staff were attentive and keen to please. Prices were very reasonable for central London with the meal and drinks all in coming in under £50. Overall a nice place to visit, especially on a warm day where you sit outside. Worth noting if visiting the Barbican for a show or event
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Kristina Kellman
+5
Came for dinner after cinema. The food was very good and we were served quickly. We enjoyed the background music. They stayed open until past 10pm despite google maps saying they close at 9pm. Would happily grab food here again.
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Jennifer Fu
+4
Beautiful American-style restaurant with a gorgeous outdoor patio overlooking the barbican plaza. The milkshakes were very traditional, refreshing and creamy but not overly thick. The beef brisket croquette was absolutely perfect with the garlic aioli. Both burgers were slightly underwhelming, with the buns being dry and stale and lacking a distinctive flavor. The salad was refreshing, but also needed a bit more personality to make it stand out.
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Throw glass
+4
Went in for an early lunch, weather was amazing so of course I sat on the terrace. Staff where all very friendly and the view is incredible. Burger tasted good but was very firm, this meant the bun gave up the ghost and I ended up eating with a knife and fork. Overall pretty good and not insane price, but would like the option of how I would like my burger cooked.
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Luiz Villar
+4
Interesting burger place right inside the Barbican. Very convenient if you've got plans to see something there. Staff was really friendly and drinks were good. Burgers were good, but we ordered them with different ingredients inside and the waiter couldn't tell us which one was what. I would expect the burgers to come with (at least some) fries... Most places do that, right? Outside area was closed because it was raining, but friends have a great time there.
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J Okochi
+4
Usually tend to go post theatre/ gallery for dinner if ever at the Barbican Centre. They need more choice at the Barbican to be honest. Service is alright but could be better in terms of pace. It’s a rustic lovely restaurant with American vibes which sells burgers and chips mostly. Wine is decent. Best to buy the wine bottle if more than one as glasses work out a bit more expensive. It’s nice in the summer out in the terrace. You also get membership discount if you are a member.
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Maria Tsesmetzi
+4
A great place to go for burger! It's my second time visiting this place and is definitely a great choice for post Cinema option in Barbican. The food looks good and it's tasty. Really good burger patties and good quality meat. The only thing I would change though is that the burger is not coming with fries. Last time I visited my fries didn't meet my expectations so I spoke to the staff. They understood my complain and they offered me great customer service. Oualid served us and was more than happy to deal with my complain.
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Kajsa T
+5
Nice plain restaurant in an amazing surrounding. The Ceasar salad and hamburgers were nice.
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Luke
+5
Perfectly good burger spot, cheeseburger was juicy and flavoursome and the chicken burger was nicely spiced. Good sized portions for the price, large fries is more than enough for 2 people. Service was friendly, helpful and accomodating when we required the bill quickly due to us having to leave quickly to make the theatre showing