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Eat & drink

Foyer bars and cafe

Barbican Bars

The Barbican's bars and cafes offer a selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day and evening

Bars, level G & -1
With a large selection of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, there's something to match your every mood. 

Foyer Cafe, level G & -1
Offering all of your freshly brewed favourites from the High Street, don’t forget to pick up your freshly baked cakes, sandwiches, salads, grab and go products and soft drinks. An equivalent cafe on level -1 opens one hour before performances and during intervals.

Don’t forget that you can still enjoy outdoor seating on the Lakeside, weather permitting.

Opening hours

Performance bars and cafes : Open 90 minutes prior to performances

Foyer Cafe: Mon–Sat: 8am–9pm Sun: 10am–9pm

Cocktails, concrete and tonnes of charm

Pop into the Martini Bar for a pre-performance tipple, with Happy Hour from 5-6pm
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Eat & drink at the Barbican

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