Barbican Life
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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
RECENT ARTICLES
The Barbican Estate
Former Barbican resident, Stefi Orazi is marking the 50th Anniversary of the first residents moving into the estate, with a new book, due out in October, which is a comprehensive guide to the estate … continue reading
FLATWATCH
Flatwatch Autumn 2018 – Prices to Stabilise in 2019
Of the local estate agents serving the Barbican and surrounding areas, Hurford Salvi Carr (HSC) always comes up with some interesting research on both the sales and lettings markets at … continue reading
BARBICAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Bib Gourmand Restaurant on Charterhouse Street
Comptoir Gascon, north side of Smithfield, is a long-time Barbican gourmet bistro neighbour (opened in 2001). It is also one of Michelin starred Pascal Aussignac’s Gascony eateries and has held a … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Love, Betrayal, Death (in Opera) Concert at St Giles’ Cripplegate on Saturday October 20th (starting with mini wine tasting at 5:45 pm).
GS Wines and partners will present an exciting evening of music (mainly operatic arias), a little wine tasting of Italian wines plus an optional 3-course luxury Italian dinner - a complete night out … continue reading
LONDON RESTAURANT REVIEWS
New Bottles in Old Spitalfields
Bottles launched in early July 2018 in the remarkable Old Spitalfields Market as a new Italian wine bar. This is a partnership between the co-founders of Bottles & Battles in Mercato … continue reading
LATEST RESIDENT NEWS
Lifesize elephant hologram at St Paul’s
A life-sized elephant, normally found roaming the plains of Africa, appeared in St Paul’s this morning. WWF released the majestic elephant hologram, standing at just under five metres, as part of … continue reading
RESTAURANT NEWS
New Blacklock Shoreditch opens on Rivington Street
Chophouse and steak favourite Blacklock, has confirmed its much anticipated third restaurant will open in Shoreditch on Rivington Street on Monday 8 October. It has been running a soft opening this … 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