Barbican Area Information
Barbican Area Information
Located in The City of London’s Square Mile, Barbican (EC2) is known as ‘the creative heartbeat’ of the financial district, due to its culture and entertainment attractions. It is therefore a highly sough-after area for companies associated with the financial and commercial world. The area attracts a high number of tourists, and locals, so trade is always thriving.
Transport Information
The closest tube station is Barbican Tube (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith and City Lines) located on Aldersgate Street. Like most areas within the Square Mile, the surrounding tube stations are very close by, with Farringdon and Liverpool Street a few minutes walk. St Pauls Tube station (Central Line) is also located nearby, offering a more prestigious financial reputation, and some fine-dining restaurants.
Barbican: 1 minute
Farringdon: 5 minutes
Liverpool Street: 7 minutes
St Pauls: 9 minutes
What kind of businesses and companies does Barbican suit?
Being in the financial district, any business associated with this industry would benefit from renting office space, as the area’s reputation alone will help build a name for your company. However, as Barbican is centred around culture and entertainment, businesses in these sectors would benefit hugely, as the networking possibilities are endless. And it doesn’t stop there, with lots of cafes, bars, and restaurants around the area, businesses in the food and drink industry could also benefit from office space. Barbican truly is a prime location for your business, and well worth considering, whether you are starting out, or branching out.
Eating Out
In the Barbican area itself, there isn’t a huge variety of restaurants, and you may have to take a walk to the St Pauls area or Liverpool Street for a wider choice. However, there are some great options that are located within other establishments in the area.
London Wall Bar & Kitchen (150 London Wall, Smithfield EC2Y 5HN) is a cafe and restaurant inside the
Museum of London. With top quality meat sourced from nearby
Smithfield’s Market, its a great place to try some local produce. There is also
Searcy’s restaurant and bar (Barbican Centre, EC2Y 8DS) located within the Barbican Centre itself, offering diners the best in modern, British cuisine.
Entertainment and Nightlife
Located between Barbican and Farringdon is one of London’s most infamous clubs - Fabric (77a Charterhouse Street, EC1M 3HN). This night club has a global reputation of showcasing up and coming talent alongside well established DJs and music makers, in a venue like no other. However, if it’s a more chilled out night you want, then head to The Old Red Cow (71 Long Lane EC1A 9EJ), one of the areas oldest pubs, offering great food and drink along with live music.
Local Attractions
Famously described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, The Barbican Centre (Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS) offers the most diverse program of any other London venue, from film and theatre, to music and art. Housed inside the centre is the Barbican Hall, which plays host to The London Symphony Orchestra, and other music concerts all year round. Tucked away in the centre is also the Barbican Art Gallery, with ever-changing exhibitions for visitors to stumble across.
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