Searcy's Bar and Restaurant

The Barbican Centre, Level 2, London, EC2Y 8DS

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Opening times:

  • Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Special offers

2 courses £15

...from a set menu. Includes Vat, excludes service.

Available

  • Mon - Fri: 12:30pm - 2:30pm, 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Max people: 50

Ends: 30 September

Diner ratings

  • food: 7.4
  • value: 7.1
  • service: 7.4
  • based on 101 ratings
  • toilets: 7.4
  • ambience: 7.4
  • recommend: 7.4
  • overall rating: 7.4 

Party & group booking

Searcy’s at the Barbican holds 70 diners, and can seat parties of 12 at individual tables. Pre and post theatre bookings must be made in advance.

room information seating standing
Main Restaurant 1 - 140 -
Bar 10 - 20 10 - 20
Private Dining Room 8 - 24 -

About Searcy's Bar and Restaurant

Searcy’s, a relaxed lounge and restaurant located in the Barbican arts complex in east London, is ideal for relaxed cocktails and post-show suppers. The contemporary dining room commands sensational views overlooking the Barbican lakeside and city skyline, and is filled with theatre-mad dilettantes, librarians and ladies who lunch, creating a buzzy pre and post-show ambience. The modern British menu features favourites such as the Welsh rump of lamb with spring onion mash, homemade fishcakes and a delicious selection of traditional puddings. Searcy’s restaurant is perfect for tragically theatrical post-analyses of plays, or if you just want to get a bit squiffy with mates before the show.

Sample menu

Signature dish

Seared scallops with cauliflower purée, braised pig's cheek and chantrelles.

Sample dishes

  • Dandelion salad, quails egg, almond, blood orange and sherry vinegar, £6.50
  • Wild garlic and parsley potato cake, Harbourne blue goat`s cheese, £14.50
  • Steamed Seville orange pudding, treacle and clotted cream, £5.50

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Snapshot

cuisine: British
price: Under £45 | €51 | US$70
opening times:
Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Essential information

Please note: this restaurant requires 48-hours cancellation notice for group bookings or a £10 per person charge will apply.

Checklist

  • allergy friendly dishes
  • business/discreet
  • cocktails
  • comprehensive wine list
  • in-house bar
  • kid friendly
  • late night
  • river / park views
  • vegetarian friendly
  • wheelchair access & disabled toilets

Diner reviews for Searcy's Bar and Restaurant

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3 Aug 2010

Reviewer :  SP  -  gastronaut

We had a fantastic night at Searcy's. The atmosphere was great and the food outstanding.

  • overall: 9.0
  • food: 9
  • value: 9
  • service: 9
  • toilets: 9
  • ambience: 9
  • recommend: 9

2 Aug 2010

Reviewer :  SL  -  gourmet

Searcy's at the Barbican is a little gem. Food was excellent, great ambience, friendly and efficient service. The red bream was delicious and the summer pudding was excellent. A small problem with the bill with things turning up we hadn't had but this was put right. It's a tough call to get people through in time for performances but they know this and manage it well. We'll definately be back.

  • overall: 9.7
  • food: 10
  • value: 10
  • service: 9
  • toilets: 9
  • ambience: 10
  • recommend: 10

17 Jul 2010

Reviewer: (Anonymous)

Searcys has always been distinctly average but with the advantage of being on site. This meal was no exception. The crab quiche was overpriced for the size and quality. The pigeon salad was pleasant but again overpriced. The service was attentive and fast so I would recommend eating here if you are going to be short of time for the show and want a proper sit down meal but be warned about the cost!

  • overall: 5.3
  • food: 6
  • value: 3
  • service: 7
  • toilets: 6
  • ambience: 4
  • recommend: 6

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