Barbican Kitchen — Restaurant in London

There are actually two different establishments called "Barbican Kitchen" - one located in Plymouth and another in London at the Barbican Centre.

Plymouth Barbican Kitchen

The Plymouth Barbican Kitchen is housed in the world-famous Plymouth Gin Distillery and was established in 2006 by the Tanner Brothers, Chris and James[1]. This restaurant focuses on delivering fresh local food at realistic prices, taking full advantage of the superb larder in the Westcountry with menus showcasing stunning local meats, vegetables, and top-quality fish from their network of suppliers[1]. The Michelin Guide describes it as an informal eatery offering brasserie menus with a good choice of simply cooked dishes, with classic comfort food to the fore and good vegetarian options[5].

Opening Hours: Lunch Service: Friday & Saturday, 12pm - 2pm Dinner Service: Tuesday to Friday starting at 6pm, Saturday starting at 5pm[1]

The restaurant has wheelchair access via lift to the lower section, with all toilets on the ground floor[1]. They add a discretionary 12.5% service charge for tables of 6 or more guests and offer private dining for 15-24 guests[1].

London Barbican Kitchen

The London Barbican Kitchen is located on the ground floor of the Barbican Centre and is operated by Benugo[3]. This establishment offers a bright and welcoming space where fresh, delicious food is served all day[3]. Every salad, sandwich, and hot food item is made on-site, with cakes made either on-site or in their London bakery[2].

Opening Hours: Monday: 9:00 - 21:50 Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00 - 21:00[3]

Menu and Offerings: The menu includes barista-made coffee, pastries, toasted sandwiches, build-your-own salads, hand-stretched pizzas, hot specials, street food, and various cakes and pastries[3]. In the evening, they offer wine, beer, and tapas/mezze dishes perfect for sharing or pre-show dining[3].

Family-Friendly Features: Children under 10 can enjoy a complimentary meal from the kids' menu with every adult meal over £10 purchased[3]. The venue offers facilities including baby change, disabled access, accessible toilets, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor seating on the Lakeside Terrace[3].

Membership Benefits: Barbican members receive 10% off their bill, while Young Barbican Members (aged 14-25) get 20% off[2]. The restaurant takes allergen awareness seriously, with trained allergen champions on-site to help customers with specific dietary requirements[2].

Customer Experience: Reviews are mixed for the London location, with some praising the location and atmosphere while others criticize the food quality and service system[4]. The venue attracts a diverse crowd including students from local schools and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as theatre-goers and tourists[4].

Citations: [1] The Barbican Kitchen: Home https://barbicankitchen.com [2] Barbican Kitchen https://www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/eat-drink/barbican-kitchen [3] Barbican Centre | Family friendly | Benugo https://www.benugo.com/sites/cafes/barbican-bar-kitchen/ [4] BARBICAN KITCHEN, London - 2025 Reviews & Information https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d1077061-Reviews-Barbican_Kitchen-London_England.html [5] Barbican Kitchen – Plymouth - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/plymouth-region/plymouth/restaurant/barbican-kitchen [6] Barbican Kitchen + correction to recent Kiss Me, Kate review...

I’m absolutely disgusted by the behavior of the worker at the pizza section. I was told by his colleague, “It will be a 10-minute wait, go take a seat and I’ll call out Number 1 - don’t worry I’ll make sure it gets to you”.

We sat close by and were constantly looking over to the pizza section every 30 seconds for 25 minutes. Finally I went to check on things, only to see them handing out multiple pizzas that we had ordered to other customers. I told this man I’d been waiting for 20 minutes and he immediately, aggressively insisted that we weren’t there when our number was called. He kept saying it again and again and again. “We don’t do service!”. “You weren’t here”. “We called you and you weren’t here so we gave your pizzas to others”. He. Just. Wouldn’t. Stop. Like he was so desperate to make his point when I wasn’t even challenging him.

It was so obvious they forgot about us. These things happen, and I was very polite and didn’t even challenge him when he said the first time - frankly I was shocked by his tone. But the way he kept coming at me over and over and over while still handing pizzas to other people before finally serving ours, and he very aggressively was slamming the pizza cutter into my pizza while cutting it and still talking about how we weren’t there… just disgusting.

I’ve told so many people about the Barbican cafe, even though several of them weren’t originally going to try it due to the bad reviews.

Well, I’ll have a very different thing to say going forward, and I certainly won’t be...

These days, the weather in London is so lovely and if you stay inside, just such a waste. If you would like to change a place to treat yourself for your hardworking life, why not try this place, Barbican Kitchen, the little oasis I mentioned before?

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Category: Coffee

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Seating: It is an open cafe and bar, a place to grab a quick lunch, or light meal, coffee or sweet treats, so there is plenty of communal tables and chairs, and outdoor seats are available. But the seats by the window and outdoor seats(when the weather is nice like these days) are my favourite place to stay here.

Charging Spots: yes. Bathroom: You could use the bathrooms in Barbican art centre. Plenty of.

Ambience: Very casual and family-friendly vibe with good views over the lake, fountains and definitely vibrant crowds working nearby or visiting Barbican art centre (a famous performing arts centre in London).

Staff Friendliness: Very welcoming and nice.

Cost: There are diverse food and drinks here and sometimes they change the menus, But the price is quite reasonable.

Something Special About The Cafe: (1) Barbican Members can enjoy 2 side salads with a slice of handmade pizza, plus a beer or soft drink for...