Côte Barbican is a French brasserie on Whitecross Street, a two minute walk from the Barbican Centre.
About Côte Barbican
Côte Barbican is on Whitecross Street, two minutes' walk from the Barbican Centre, a natural first stop before a concert, film or play.
From 11.30am on weekdays the Prix Fixe is two courses for £19.95 or three for £23.95. A marinated tomato salad with chèvre cream might lead to the creamy tomato mafalde, with grilled king prawns as an addition, and a cherry chocolate crêpe with vanilla ice cream.
The Festive Set Menu is served every day from 24 November to Christmas Eve, £34.95 for two courses and £39.95 for three.
On the Côte Barbican set menu
Recent courses have included Leek & Potato Soup, Steak Frites, Cherry Chocolate Crêpe, Pork Rillettes and Creamy Tomato Mafalde. The menu changes, so treat these as the shape of it rather than a promise.
Nearest stations to Côte Barbican
- Barbican 6 min walk
- Moorgate 7 min walk
- Old Street 10 min walk
Where is Côte Barbican
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FAQ
How much is the set menu at Côte Barbican?
The set menu at Côte Barbican is £19.95-£23.95 for 2-3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Fri), and it is set by Côte Barbican directly, not by All Set.
When is the Côte Barbican set menu served?
Côte Barbican serves its set menu lunch, between From 11.30am. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Fri.
Is the Côte Barbican set menu the same food as the à la carte?
Yes. The Côte Barbican set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 2-3 courses, at a flat price.
How do I book the set menu at Côte Barbican?
Book directly with Côte Barbican via the "Book a table" button above (it links to Côte Barbican's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.
Does Côte Barbican have a Christmas menu in 2026?
Yes. The Festive Set Menu at Côte Barbican runs from 24 November to 24 December, at £34.95 to £39.95 a head for two or three courses. It is booked through Côte Barbican’s own booking page, and December evenings are the first tables to go. Every Christmas set menu in London.
What's on the Christmas menu at Côte Barbican?
Starters
- Chicken liver parfait, red wine jelly, mustard-dressed pears, toasted brioche
- Panko prawn cocktail, avocado, baby gem, Marie Rose sauce
- Baked goat's cheese, pickled beetroot, pomegranate, watercress
- Smoked salmon rillettes, fennel, apple and dill salad, horseradish cream
- Sweet potato and coconut soup, chilli, spring onion
Mains
- Roast turkey ballotine, sage and onion stuffing, pig in blanket, shallot and thyme jus
- Rib-eye 10oz, truffle hollandaise, frites
- Golden curried hake, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, samphire
- Truffled celeriac gratin, chestnuts, wild mushrooms
- Squash, sage and onion tourtière, Côte gravy
Desserts
- Mulled wine trifle, crème anglaise, warm butter madeleine
- Clementine and pistachio crêpe, raspberry sorbet
- Salted caramel pain perdu, vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate praline tart, cherry compote
- Christmas pudding ice cream, warm cinnamon beignets
Read from Côte Barbican’s own festive menu, which can change before the season opens.
Last updated: 13 November 2026