Best Casual Restaurants in Barbican

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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BeckenhamCity of LondonDocklands & Canary WharfEast LondonIlfordNorth London

Neighborhoods

ActonAldgateAldwychAngelArchwayBalham

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4174)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 66 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

2. Half Cup Bartholomew Close

4.7

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • London Bridge

Booked 15 times today

Close to the beautiful St. Paul's Cathedral, our mission is for all to experience brunch the way we love: homemade, tasty and pretty! From the decadent Oreo French Toast, to the Fried Chicken & Waffle to the classic with a twist Hash Benedict we've got it all for the best casual brunch experience.

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3. Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

3.9

Excellent(684)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Moorgate

We are excited to announce we are re-opening our doors after a refurbishment and will be ready to welcome all the foodies and cocktail connoisseurs in the City with our signature warm hospitality. Expect all-day dining on picture perfect plates of modern British cuisine, a wonderful collection of international fine wines and beers, and an innovative cocktail menu to explore in our light and airy bar, ideally suited for aperitifs, digestifs and everything in between.

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4. The Hope Smithfield

3.8

Excellent(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Farringdon

The Hope is located in the center of the historic City of London with its classic and rustic charm we aim to have you relaxing with an amazing mix of great British classic pies and our hand-selected craft ales we have something for everyone here. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails, spectacular wines, and superb coffee! Our food is all about you may have guessed pies! we offer two different chicken and beef variations but we also have vegan options, No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

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5. The Whitecross Tap

4.5

Awesome(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Old Street

Located in the heart of London on Whitecross Street, The Whitecross Tap is a fresh and quirky craft pub that is the perfect stop for visitors and locals of London who are looking for somewhere to enjoy a refreshing drink or one of our amazing sourdough pizzas and relax in our one of a kind bar. We have something for everyone here. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails and superb coffee! our food is simply our show-stopping hand-stretched sourdough pizzas with our amazing line up of toppings with everything from our easy cheesy to our bbq duck we even have a selection of vegan options as well. No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

6. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1167)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 34 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

7. Crispin

4.6

Exceptional(400)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 20 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

8. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 39 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

9. Sketch Gallery

4.6

Exceptional(463)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Oxford Circus

Booked 8 times today

In February 2022, the renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, and project architect India Mahdavi transformed the Gallery with a new installation of artworks and interiors. Shonibare’s artist-conceived vision presented a new sunshine-yellow setting designed by Mahdavi, marking a new culture-defining chapter for sketch in its 20th year. Using applique and embroidery techniques on richly dyed fabrics, Shonibare illuminates the influence of African traditions on European conceptions of our modern-day world.

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10. Heddon Street Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(3049)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Piccadilly

Booked 56 times today

Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.

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From verified diners like you

M
Minesh
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was great food was delicious had banana pancakes and veg half cup breakfast had a luvly time thank you
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Half Cup Bartholomew ClosePrice: Moderate• Contemporary British• London Bridge
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4.7
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Carol
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Every time we visit London we make sure we eat at St. John! Excellent in every way!
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St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Ross
Yorkshire •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
The food is superb but even with plenty of empty tables lunchtime service was slow - took an hour to be served our first course.
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Chiswell Street Dining RoomsPrice: Expensive• British• Moorgate
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3.9
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Kat
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 11, 2024
I had a really wonderful experience at The Hope. There were flowers and candles on the tables and some brilliant music playing. The atmosphere was lovely! I had the Vegan pie and mash and it was so lovely - I'll certainly be visiting on my lunch breaks again in the near future! The staff were really kind and helpful. A cute little traditional pub with great food.
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The Hope SmithfieldPrice: Moderate• British• Farringdon
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3.8

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