Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in the Barbican Estate of the City of London, England, and the largest of its kind in Europe. The centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also houses a library, three restaurants, and a conservatory. The Barbican Centre is a member of the Global Cultural Districts Network. “
The facilities you might need in Barbican
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Barbican name before moving in the neighbourhood.
In Barbican, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Barbican to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | Liverpool Street, London | 4.3 | 2641 |
| Moorgate | Moorgate, London | 3.9 | 142 |
| Farringdon | Farringdon Station, Cowcross Street, London | 4.3 | 363 |
| Blackfriars | 179 Queen Victoria Street, London | 4.5 | 440 |
| Liverpool Street | Underground Station Underground Ltd, Central, Liverpool Street, London | 4.2 | 330 |
| Cannon Street Station | Greater, Cannon Street, London | 4.2 | 119 |
| Cannon Street | Underground Station Underground Ltd, Cannon Street, London | 4.3 | 94 |
| Barbican | Underground Ltd, Aldersgate Street, London | 4.3 | 104 |
| St. Paul’s | Cheapside, London | 4.5 | 224 |
| Mansion House | Underground Ltd Station, Mansion House, 38 Cannon Street, London | 4.1 | 58 |
| Bank Station | Underground Ltd, Bank/Monument Complex, Princes Street, London | 3.8 | 484 |
| Old Street | London | 3.9 | 375 |
| Blackfriars | Underground Ltd, Blackfriars Road, London | 4.4 | 131 |
| Liverpool Street | Underground Station Underground Ltd, Central, Liverpool Street, London | 4.2 | 330 |
Post offices in and around the area of Barbican
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Barbican can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Road Post Office | 39-41 Farringdon Road, London | 3.3 | 259 |
| Old Street Post Office | 185-187 Old Street, London | 3 | 135 |
| Moorgate Post Office | 45 London Wall, London | 2.9 | 426 |
| Penfold post box | London | 4 | 2 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | City of London, London | 0 | 0 |
| Postbox | 132 Queen Victoria Street, London | 5 | 5 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | 11 Hatton Garden, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail Parcel Postbox | Castle House, Spektrix, 37- 45 Paul Street, London | 0 | 0 |
| Central Street Post Office | 129 Central Street, London | 3.4 | 78 |
| Sun post office | 131-133 Central Street, London | 3 | 2 |
What schools are nearby in Barbican?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Barbican vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls | Barbican,St Giles Terrace, Wood Street, London | 4 | 40 |
| City of London School | 107 Queen Victoria Street, London | 4.4 | 93 |
| Dallington School | 8 Dallington Street, London | 3.9 | 7 |
| St Paul’s Cathedral School | 2 New Change, London | 4.4 | 45 |
| Central Foundation Boys’ School | Central Foundation Boys Schoo, Cowper Street, London | 3.4 | 32 |
| Fx Training Zone | 88 Wood Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Alpha Japanese School in London | 107 Charterhouse Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Guitar Tuition | Quaker Court, 53 Banner Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Barbican Playgroup | Level 01 & 02, Andrewes House, Barbican, London | N/A | N/A |
| Guildhall School of Music & Drama | Silk Street, London | 4.6 | 303 |
| Alan d Hairdressing Education | 1 Hayne Street, London | 4.4 | 72 |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama – Milton Court | 1 Milton Street, London | 4.9 | 30 |
| Old Anatomy Building | London | N/A | N/A |
| Richard Cloudesley School | 101 Whitecross Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Nuffield Health Moorgate Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | 1 Ropemaker Street, London | 3.5 | 70 |
| Brighter Voice | 114 London Wall, London | N/A | N/A |
| Arbor Education | 105 Bunhill Row, London | 3.3 | 7 |
| Harley Reed (International) | 104 Old Street, London | 4 | 1 |
| RusWords Language School | 29 Throgmorton Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| PopUp College | Costa Coffee, 6 Copthall Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Barbican?
Barbican has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Health Sciences | Queen Elizabeth II Wing, 2 Raymond Buildings, London | N/A | N/A |
| St Bartholomew’s Hospital | West Smithfield, London | 4.1 | 403 |
| City Road Medical Centre | City Approach, 190 -196 City Road, London | 2.5 | 104 |
| HCA UK City of London – 31 Old Broad Street | 31 Old Broad Street, London | 4 | 23 |
| Ramsay Health Care UK | Level 18, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London | 3 | 11 |
| Japan Green Medical Centre | 10 Throgmorton Avenue, London | 3.2 | 25 |
| Stark Meditrip | 145, 157 Saint John Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Mobimedicals | 145, 157 Saint John Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dr Catherine Sykes | 1 Snow Hill, London | 5 | 2 |
| Roodlane Medical part of HCA Healthcare UK – Great Winchester Street Clinic | 21 Great Winchester Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Jaheed Khan, Consultant Eye Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital | Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, 9 Bath Street, London | 4.8 | 29 |
| PALM Medical Centre | 25 Liverpool Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dr K Coleman – City Road Medical Centre | 190 City Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | 27 Queen Street Place, London | 4.4 | 54 |
| Body Shaping Clinic | Ely Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Amco | Capital House, 85 King William Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Roodlane Medical part of HCA Healthcare UK – Bank Clinic | 80 Cheapside, London | 2.6 | 12 |
| Nuffield Health Barbican Medical Centre | 100 Aldersgate Street, Barbican, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Heal | 1 Fore Street, Moor Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
How’s the local life around Barbican
Barbican is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Barbican. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Barbican.
Also having a clear view of what is available in Barbican and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
Things we love about Barbican
Barbican has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Barbican has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
Museums & Galleries nearby
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Barbican through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of London | 150 London Wall, London | N/A | N/A |
| Museum of the Order of Saint John | St John’s Gate, 26 Saint John’s Lane, London | 4.6 | 485 |
| The Charterhouse | Charterhouse Square, London | 4.6 | 550 |
| Bank of England Museum | Bartholomew Lane, London | 4.4 | 1627 |
| Dr Johnson’s House | 17 Gough Square, London | 4.4 | 285 |
| Armourers’ Hall | 81 Coleman Street, London | 4.7 | 89 |
| Guildhall Art Gallery | Guildhall Yard, London | 4.6 | 1400 |
| London’s Roman Amphitheatre | Guildhall Yard, London | 4.6 | 338 |
| The British Red Cross Society | 44 Moorfields, London | 4 | 7 |
| St John Priory Church | Saint John’s Square, London | 4.7 | 76 |
| Museum of Methodism | 49 City Road, London | 4.7 | 85 |
| London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE | 12 Walbrook, London | 4.5 | 2615 |
| St Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum | NB this is NOT Barts Pathology Museum, North Wing, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London | 4.5 | 82 |
| NLA – the London Centre | 3 Aldermanbury, London | 4.6 | 105 |
| Roman Fort Ruins Viewing Walkway | Noble Street, Oat Lane, London | 5 | 3 |
| Barts Heritage | St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Oldest London Plane Tree In London | 130 Wood Street, London | 5 | 3 |
| Honourable Artillery Company Museum | Armoury House, City Road, London | 4.7 | 95 |
| HEL MORT® | 65 London Wall, London | N/A | N/A |
| Budapest Services | 4 Helmet Row, London | 4 | 2 |
In Barbican, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Barbican offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postman’s Park | King Edward Street, London | 4.6 | 1142 |
| Girdlers Gardens | 1 Basinghall Avenue, London | 5 | 2 |
| HAC Grounds | The Honourable Artillery Company, City Road, London | 4.8 | 65 |
| St Mary Staining | Oat Lane, London | 4.5 | 4 |
| Smithfield Rotunda Garden | West Smithfield, London | 4.2 | 103 |
| Coleman Street Garden | Basinghall Avenue, London | 5 | 1 |
| Carter Lane Gardens | Saint Paul’s Churchyard, London | 4.4 | 101 |
| St Luke’s Garden, Islington | 40 Mitchell Street, London | 4.3 | 195 |
| Festival Gardens | Saint Paul’s Churchyard, London | 4.6 | 183 |
| St Pancras Church Garden | Pancras Lane, London | 4.6 | 9 |
| Cleary Garden | Queen Victoria Street, London | 4.4 | 99 |
| Amvico | 6-8 Bonhill Street, London | 5 | 6 |
| St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue | 78 Bishopsgate, London | 4.7 | 228 |
| The Garden Designer | The Garden Designer Ltd. White Collar Factory, 1 Old Street Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
| Whittington Gardens | London | 4.3 | 95 |
| Barbican Conservatory | Silk Street, London | 4.6 | 708 |
| Landspace Design | F9, Peabody Estate, Farringdon Lane, London | 5 | 39 |
| Finsbury Square Garden Bar | Finsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 1042 |
| Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden | King Edward Street, London | 4.6 | 184 |
| Saint Mary Aldermanbury Garden | Love Lane, London | 4.4 | 83 |
Pubs
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Barbican has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Barbican.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Street | 53 Fore Street Barbican EC2Y 5EJ | EX Charrington became a Greene King pub in 1993,then a free house. This independent hidden gem, open on weekdays, is tucked away at the south edge of the Barbican complex at the north end of Wood Street. The modern interior is light and airy. A downstairs bar has two pool tables, two dart boards and a separate poker room. The wood paneled main bar has plentiful varied seating. Observe the Barbican water feature ponds from the rear windows. Burgers and bites are available lunchtimes and evenings. Dark beers feature on rotation. Barbican rules mean you cannot drink outside unless you are eating. |
Are there a lot of supermarkets in Barbican?
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Barbican. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners | 402 North End Road, London | 4.3 | 704 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 582 Fulham Road, London | 2.9 | 43 |
| Little Waitrose & Partners | 8 Heathman’s Road, London | 4.4 | 277 |
| Whole Foods Market | 2-6 Fulham Broadway, London | 4.4 | 1056 |
| Tesco Express | 700-702 Fulham Road, London | 3.2 | 47 |
| Poundland | 314-318 North End Road, London | 4.2 | 939 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 917-921 Fulham Road, London | 3.4 | 42 |
| Planet plenty Food & Wine | 123-125 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London | 3.6 | 45 |
| Tesco Esso Express | 601 King’s Road, London | 3.4 | 31 |
| Tesco Express | 280-284 Munster Road, London | 3.2 | 37 |
| Sainsbury’s | Fulham Broadway Centre, Retail Centre, London | 3.8 | 401 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 132 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London | 3.8 | 103 |
| Tesco Express | 335-337 Fulham Palace Road, London | 2.9 | 54 |
| Tesco Express | 21 Sherbrooke Road, London | 2.9 | 48 |
| Londis | 306 Munster Road, London | 3.9 | 8 |
| Iceland Supermarket London | 290/302 North End Road, London | 4.2 | 601 |
| Nisa Local | 105a, 107 Dawes Road, London | 4.1 | 96 |
| Tipaza 2 Supermarket | 441 North End Road, London | 4.4 | 15 |
| Floritta Flowers | 91A Moore Park Road, London | 4.8 | 122 |
| Fin + Bone | 303 New Kings Road, London | 4.6 | 49 |
Restaurants in the area
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Barbican, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn London Blackfriars (Fleet Street) hotel | 1-2 Dorset Rise, London | 4.3 | 2413 |
| Malmaison London | 18-21 Charterhouse Square, London | 4.3 | 904 |
| Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars | 19 New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 1240 |
| Goodman City | 11 Old Jewry, London | 4.3 | 1259 |
| The Jugged Hare | 49 Chiswell Street, London | 4.3 | 2061 |
| Hawksmoor Guildhall | 10 Basinghall Street, London | 4.3 | 2561 |
| St. JOHN Restaurant | 26 Saint John Street, London | 4.3 | 2255 |
| 1 Lombard Street Bar & Restaurant Bank | 1 Lombard Street, London | 4.3 | 1014 |
| Le Relais de Venise l’Entrecôte | 5 Throgmorton Street, London | 4.3 | 1806 |
| The Anthologist | 58 Gresham Street, London | 4.3 | 1723 |
| Club Gascon – French Michelin Starred Restaurant | 57 West Smithfield, London | 4.3 | 429 |
| Madison | Rooftop Terrace One, New Change, London | 4.3 | 8885 |
| Mint Leaf London | Bank, 12 Angel Court, London | 4.3 | 865 |
| Old Red Cow | 71 Long Lane, London | 4.3 | 984 |
| Tinseltown | 44-46 Saint John Street, London | 4.3 | 1786 |
| Core Bar | 10-15 Queen Street, London | 4.3 | 1013 |
| Manicomio City Restaurant | 6 Gutter Lane, London | 4.3 | 399 |
| Ping Pong Bow Bells House | Bow Bells House, 1 Bread Street, London | 4.3 | 828 |
| Taberna Etrusca | 9-11 Bow Churchyard, London | 4.3 | 286 |
| Simpson’s Tavern | 38 1/2 Cornhill, London | 4.3 | 344 |
Gyms in Barbican
As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Barbican could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| PureGym London Wall | 48 London Wall, London | 4.3 | 316 |
| Virgin Active | 33 Bunhill Row, London | 4.3 | 462 |
| Golden Lane Sport & Fitness | Fann Street, Fane Lane, London | 4.3 | 126 |
| Virgin Active | 5 Old Broad Street, London | 4.3 | 128 |
| Virgin Active | 200 Aldersgate Street, London | 4.3 | 514 |
| Virgin Active | One Exchange Place, London | 4.3 | 121 |
| Gymbox Bank | 71 Lombard Street, London | 4.3 | 463 |
| Gymbox Farringdon | 12a Leather Lane, London | 4.3 | 663 |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre | Norman Street, London | 4.3 | 418 |
| Fitness First | 95 Queen Victoria Street, London | 4.3 | 202 |
| City Athletic Moorgate | 7-11 Moorgate, London | 4.3 | 119 |
| Fight City Gym – Moorgate | Lower Ground, 15 Worship Street, London | 4.3 | 100 |
| Inglorious Grapplers | Eight Members Club, 1 Dysart Street, London | 4.3 | 34 |
| Ultimate Performance Personal Trainers London City | 44 – 48 Paul Street, London | 4.3 | 640 |
| PureGym London Farringdon | 122 Clerkenwell Road, London | 4.3 | 237 |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre | 13-15 Blomfield Street, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Square Mile Fitness | Basildon House, 7-11 Moorgate, London | 4.3 | 20 |
| PureGym | 20 Little Britain, London | 4.3 | 240 |
| Digme Fitness Moorgate | Moor Place (via Moor Lane), 1 Fore Street, London | 4.3 | 122 |
| Fitness to Practice | London | 4.3 | N/A |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026