Kennedy’s Whitecross Street is a British restaurant at 169 Whitecross Street, close to the Barbican. Its spacious, informal dining room suits a quick lunch, an early evening meal or a more leisurely visit before entertainment nearby.
Fish and chips is the central speciality, combining battered fish with freshly cooked chips and traditional accompaniments. The menu also reflects the Kennedy’s name’s roots in a historic delicatessen and butcher, expanding beyond seafood into familiar British comfort food.
Starters and sharing dishes include bread, garlic bread, hummus, taramasalata and olives, while meat and vegetarian options help mixed groups dine together. Takeaway is available alongside table service, making the restaurant useful for different schedules.
Beer, wine and soft drinks accompany the menu, and private or group dining enquiries are welcomed. The Whitecross Street branch trades from Monday to Saturday. Guests with allergies should ask about fish, shellfish, gluten, dairy and shared frying oil before ordering.
Address: 169 Whitecross Street, London EC1Y 8JT, England
KENNEDYS Barbican Menu
Fried
Cod
Haddock
Rock Salmon
Plaice
Skate
Wing / Middle
Scampi
10pc
Calamari
8pc
Cod Roe
Cod Goujons
4pc
Fish Cake
Pickles
Gherkin
Onions
Egg
Burger
Steak Burger
Chicken Burger
Fish Burger
Grilled
Whole Fish
Sea Bream / Sea Bass
Salmon Fillet
King Prawns
Cod
Haddock
Rock Salmon
Plaice
Skate
Wing / Middle
Halloumi
Grilled / Fried (4pc)
Meat
Roast Chicken
Chicken Fillet
2pc
Sausage
Cumberland / Saveloy / Battered / Plain
Kennedy's Pie
Steak
Steak & Baby Mushroom in Port
Steak & Stilton
Steak & Guinness
Steak & Kidney
Minced Steak Onion
Chicken & Mushroom
Butternut Squash, Cheese & Leek
Pasties
Traditional
Cheese & Onion
Sausage Roll
Sides
Chips
L Chips
New Potato
Mash
Baked Beans
Mushy Peas
Homemade Tartare
Curry
Gravy
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Fanta
Sprite
Water
Ribena
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- Chicken burger Typical in London: £14.95 £7.50
- Sausage roll Typical in London: £6.75 £3.50
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