Bright and informal, the Balcony Bistro provides an ideal location for casual dining before taking in a play or a concert in the Barbican centre. The sleek uncluttered lines of the restaurant interior complement the smart modern European menu, with lots of simple light dishes that add to the chic, easygoing feel. The back-lit bar offers light snacks and after-dinner drinks, with al fresco dining in the spacious outside seating area. Opening hours vary depending on performance times.