MICHELINBritish
63 Bartholomew Close,
EC1A 7BG,
London
Average price £140 Accepts Yums
Booked with use yums points but kept insisting I did not
Double YumsBritish
Silk Street,
EC2Y 8DS,
London
Average price £26
My request for a dairy-free (but not vegan)...
Indian
108 Old Street,
EC1V 9BB,
London
Average price £30 Accepts Yums
50% off food
We took the Chicken Tikka Masala and Korma which were divine
For anyone staying at the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s Hotel...
Best Chinese Cantonese food we have had anywhere
Piedmontese
3-5 Goswell Road,
EC1M 7AH,
London
Average price £70
Had the sea bass ravioli and gnocchi dishes
British
118 London Wall,
EC2M 6SA,
London
Average price £16
Very comfortable, old fashioned dining room. Good wine list
Express Lunch £30
MICHELINFrench
59 West Smithfield,
EC1A 9DS,
London
Average price £120
Express Lunch £30
Culture vultures can prey on some delicious food while they’re in the Moorgate and Barbican areas. Designed in the 1980s as a modernist ‘machine for living,’ the Barbican Centre still contains flats, but is best known for its status as an arts centre, housing many world-class theatre performances, film showings, and art exhibitions. Barbican and neighbouring Moorgate are part of the historic City of London. With its narrow streets and ancient churches, the area is also, by contrast, a fast-paced business district. Restaurants in Barbican are smart and high-end, with chic décor and a great selection of world cuisines.
Talking of smart places to eat, Off the Wall Bar & Restaurant does a great line in very sleek modernist décor, with natural stone and marble features. Food-wise, the restaurant, which is named after the nearby London Wall, is all about delicious modern European classics such as butternut squash risotto, or Scottish sirloin steak.
Amongst the many smart Moorgate restaurants, it can be a challenge to find somewhere informal. The Apium Noodle Bar comes to the rescue, and is a real stand-out choice, especially if you’re looking for something speedy and reasonably priced, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Expect delicious Malaysian and Far-Eastern fayre.