Barbican Bar & Kitchen

Our family-friendly ground floor bar and kitchen has great views from the terrace overlooking the lake and the surrounding brutalist architecture from this world-renowned performing arts centre. It’s a great spot for pre or post performance refreshments. Enjoy homemade pizza, salads and daily changing hot food specials. Hot drinks and a selection of beers and ciders always available.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00
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Barbican Cinema Café & Bar

The perfect place to grab a snack, a coffee or a glass of wine before your film. The Cinema Cafe is currently only open for Barbican cinema audiences, one hour before the first screening of the day.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 20:30
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 20:30
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 20:30
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 20:30
  • Friday: 11:00 - 20:30
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 20:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 20:30
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Barbican Espresso Bar

Located on the main foyer, the Espresso Bar serves up hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and a selection of cakes. There are comfortable chairs available to relax and enjoy your food and drink or you could take it to go and enjoy on the terrace.

Our opening hours are dependant on the performance schedule:

10am to 5pm (dark)

10am to 9pm (with performance)

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
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