Barbican Life
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RECENT ARTICLES
Liveries unmasked
Helen Hudson unravels the mysteries of the City’s Livery Companies and Guilds and the origins and history behind the formation of these venerable City institutions. The impressive … continue reading
RECENT ARTICLES
New Era for the Charterhouse
Barbican residents should perhaps be well aware of the nearby historical and architectural gem which is the Charterhouse. It is now entering a new era with the appointment of its first female ‘Master’ … continue reading
FLATWATCH
Christmas Issue Barbican Flatwatch – Different Strokes
It’s amazing how the same piece of research can generate what appear to be totally different stories in the media. It makes one wonder if all the accusations of ‘fake news’ which have been appearing … continue reading
BARBICAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
The Grill at Smiths – Steaking a claim
Smiths’ bar + café (ground floor), cocktail bar (1st), grill (2nd) and restaurant and terrace (3rd) have a busy but spacious home in a recently refurbished Grade II listed warehouse sprawling from 67 … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Christmas Service at MoL this Sunday
KingsGate London invites you to come and celebrate Christmas with us this weekend! KingsGate London invites you to come and celebrate Christmas with us this weekend! Join us on Sunday 16th … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Helix/Iris – Searcy’s Gherkin flagship with great views
Our principal Barbican Centre restaurant (now Osteria) used to be, arguably, the original signature venue in Searcy’s portfolio of restaurants. Their new Helix on level 39 of the Gherkin, coupled … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
The Borough Market Cookbook
‘When spring arrives, a new palette presents itself along with a burst of energy and optimism.’ – Ed Smith, The Borough Market Cookbook Learn what to cook and eat this spring with The Borough … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
Jazz Bar on Old Street
There seems to be a whole host of bars and restaurants springing up close to the Barbican and one of the newer ones is Bugie Bar at 100 Old Street, a few yards from the top end of Whitecross Street in … continue reading
BARBICANIA
Just over a year ago in a Barbicania article entitled Mortality and Succession (those with internet access can read this by entering the following link into their web browser - https://wp.me/p4Ev7N-Ww … continue reading