Barbican Lounge & Foodhall

Spread across two floors, the Barbican Lounge & Foodhall is a godsend for show-goers, tourists & locals alike. The Foodhall itself is a roomy, café-style space with exclusive provisions spread out on tables & a well-rounded assortment of food to eat in – think confit duck with braised Puy lentils or veggie-friendly wild mushroom, pea & pumpkin cassoulet. There’s also a ‘book bank’ where you can buy or borrow the latest fiction. Upstairs is the all-day-lounge, a smarter affair with Scandinavian-style seating & some terrific alfresco dining areas. The food includes bespoke sharing platters for ‘carnivores & herbivores’, plus dishes such as maple syrup-glazed pork belly with green apple purée. A short but snappy 20-strong wine list delivers the goods, too.