London Bars & Restaurants - Thistle City Barbican

Bars & Restaurants at Thistle City Barbican

Enjoy a drink and dine in style at our classic London hotel

Located a short walk from The Barbican, Europe’s largest arts centre, the restaurant and bars at Thistle City Barbican are perfectly placed for a light meal during the day, drinks after work or dinner before the show.

Relaxed and welcoming, our 120 Central Brasserie offers an à la carte menu featuring British and European dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list.

Our Bar 120 serves a wide range of drinks and snacks in informal surroundings – perfect between meetings, after work or before dinner. And for a morning cappuccino or a light meal, our CoMotion Bar is open throughout the day.

Plus, if you’re starting early, or staying up late, we offer a full room service menu round the clock; details are in your room.

120 Central Brasserie

120 Central Brasserie

Here at Thistle City Barbican, our 120 Central Brasserie offers a choice of British and European dishes in comfortable and contemporary surroundings. We also keep a cellar of classic and New World wines.

Phone: 0871 376 9004
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Bar 120

Bar 120

Enjoy a drink or light snacks in a relaxed and informal atmosphere at the Bar 120.

Phone: 0871 376 9004
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CoMotion Bar

CoMotion Bar

Enjoy a cappuccino, a drink or light snacks in our relaxed CoMotion Bar, open throughout the day.

Phone: 0871 376 9004
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