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Barbican
1 Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE
The Barbican Centre operates as Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue, housed within the iconic Brutalist Barbican Estate in the City of London. This cultural powerhouse encompasses concert halls, theatres, cinemas, art galleries, and the stunning Barbican Conservatory - London's second-largest conservatory housing over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees.
The Barbican has a five-year sustainability strategy and works with partners across the cultural sector to raise environmental standards in the arts, including sustainable touring exhibitions and shared research projects.
Why we love them:
Net zero commitment: Committed to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2027 for operations and by 2040 including supply chain ✓
Award-winning sustainability: Won Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award 2022 and Most Sustainable Venue award 2021 ✓
Food Made Good certification: Catering partner Searcys awarded three-star Food Made Good accreditation from Sustainable Restaurant Association ✓
Rainforest Alliance coffee: All coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified, supporting fair trade and environmental protection ✓
Free-range sourcing: Nearly 100% of fresh eggs are UK RSPCA Assured free-range, including all manufactured products✓
Plant-based promotion: Increasing vegan and vegetarian options with free plant-based milks to encourage increased usage ✓
Plastic-free initiatives: Signed City of London's Plastic Free City pledge at platinum level ✓
Local British sourcing: Works closely with trusted British suppliers bringing best quality ingredients to kitchens ✓
What’s on offer: All-day dining from coffee and pastries to full meals / Hand-stretched pizzas and build-your-own salads / Modern British dining with vegetarian, vegan and halal options / Evening tapas and mezze / Curated wine selection and locally sourced craft beers
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-10pm
“We love working with carefully selected, smaller, specialist producers and local businesses, to make sure that our food has the least possible impact on the environment and the best possible impact on our customers. it’s good to know what’s on your plate.”
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