Discover Barbican’s 4 best spots for your trip in London

St. John

★ 4.5 · 3,198 reviews

Discover St. John, the whitewashed Smithfield dining room that made nose-to-tail cooking famous. Order the legendary roast bone marrow and parsley salad, then work through a daily chalkboard menu of offal and simple puddings alongside London's most serious eaters.

Barbican Conservatory

★ 4.5 · 1,323 reviews

Discover the Barbican Conservatory, a hidden tropical jungle perched above the Centre's concrete terraces. Wander among over 1,500 plant species, spot resident fish and finches, and enjoy free entry without the crowds.

St Bartholomew the Great

★ 4.8 · 1,050 reviews

Step into St Bartholomew the Great, London's oldest parish church, tucked beside Smithfield Market since 1123. Wander among thick Norman columns in a dim, hushed interior that has quietly outlasted the Great Fire and the Blitz.

Barbican Estate

Explore the Barbican Estate, London's sprawling Brutalist enclave rising from the ashes of the Blitz. Wander elevated walkways above the lake and seek out the hidden tropical conservatory tucked among the concrete towers.