Autumn Has Arrived at Barbican Bar & Grill
As the days grow shorter and the city begins to glow with rich autumn colours, there’s no better time to settle into the relaxed surroundings of Barbican Bar & Grill and enjoy the flavours of the season.
Our new autumn menu celebrates comfort, seasonality and carefully sourced ingredients, bringing together vegetables, classics and warming dishes designed for leisurely lunches, pre-concert dining and evening gatherings.
Autumn’s harvest takes centre stage throughout the menu, with dishes showcasing the rich ingredients that define this time of year.
Start your meal with our Harissa Spiced Butternut Squash, served with white bean purée, feta and pomegranate, a colourful dish that balances warming spices with fresh seasonal flavours. For something indulgent, our Truffle Arancini arrive crisp and golden, paired with truffle mayonnaise and delicate Parmesan shavings, while the Burrata di Bufala offers a lighter option, complemented by confit cherry tomatoes, basil oil and a focaccia crisp.
Pasta lovers can enjoy our Trofie Pasta, coated in a roasted tomato and garlic sauce, finished with stracciatella and toasted pine nuts, bringing a taste of Mediterranean warmth to the autumn table.
For the main event, our chefs have created dishes that embrace the comforting character of the season.
The standout dish for sharing is the Red Wine Braised Lamb Shoulder, served with roasted carrots, green beans and chive mashed potato. Slow cooked and full of rich flavour, it’s the perfect centrepiece for gathering friends and family around the table.
Seafood lovers will enjoy our Pan-Fried Salmon, paired with roasted grapes, balsamic and broccoli, while the Chicken Schnitzel offers a combination of tomato and caper sauce, red cabbage, fennel and apple slaw, alongside crisp fries.
Vegetarian and plant-based guests are equally well catered for, with the hearty Spiced Lentil and Spinach Pie served with chilli kale and roasted pepper sauce, alongside a selection of seasonal small plates and sharing dishes.
Whether you’re meeting friends before a performance, catching up over drinks or enjoying a leisurely weekend lunch, the menu includes a selection of sharing plates designed to bring people together.
From vibrant mezze boards featuring roasted carrot hummus and red pepper tapenade to artisan British cheeses and carefully selected charcuterie, these dishes pair perfectly with a glass of wine or one of our seasonal cocktails.
No autumn meal is complete without something sweet.
This season’s desserts include a comforting Apple Tart served with custard and apple crisp, a rich Chocolate Brownie accompanied by vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, and a tropical twist with our Coffee Roasted Pineapple, paired with cardamom yoghurt and toasted coconut.
For an after-dinner treat, the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and coffee notes, while the alcohol-free Espresso Notini offers all the flavour without the alcohol.
Set within the iconic Barbican Centre, Barbican Bar & Grill is the ideal destination for seasonal dining in the heart of the City. Whether you’re joining us before a concert, after an exhibition, or simply looking for a relaxed spot to enjoy the best of autumn’s ingredients, our new menu offers something for every occasion.
We look forward to welcoming you this season and sharing the flavours of autumn with you.