Barbican Life
The website for Barbican Residents
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
Lunchtime Recital at St Bartholomew the Less Wed 17th Oct
2018-19 Lunchtime Recital Series at St Bart's the Less A former prize-winner at the USA International Harp Competition, Welsh harpist Gwenllian Llyr has performed at prestigious venues such as … 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
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
RESTAURANT NEWS
Pachamama Group to open Shoreditch restaurant
The creators of Peruvian-inspired restaurants Chicama in Chelsea and Pachamama in Marylebone are bringing brand new dining destination Pachamama East, to the heart of Shoreditch 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