bbar is a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria, opposite the Royal Mews and close to Buckingham Palace. Set beneath a striking living wall, it combines a polished dining room with a sociable bar atmosphere for lunch, dinner and drinks in central London.
The globally inspired menu changes with the seasons and brings together smaller plates, substantial main courses and carefully presented desserts. A concise set selection is useful before a theatre performance, while dedicated choices for children and different dietary needs help make the restaurant practical for varied groups.
Afternoon tea is given a playful identity through the signature fish and chip presentation, offering a distinctive alternative to a conventional London tea. Creative cocktails are another focus, supported by wine, beer and alcohol free drinks for relaxed afternoons, evening meals and visits centred on the bar.
The terrace provides an appealing place to eat or drink when the weather allows, and music adds energy later in the week. Private spaces including 43 Below can accommodate celebrations, business gatherings and group dining, giving bbar a flexible character beyond its everyday restaurant service.
Address: 43 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London SW1W 0PP, United Kingdom
Bbar Menu
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WHILE YOU WAIT
bbar a la carte menu
Beef Biltong
Original Biltong, Barbecue, Peri Peri, Garlic & Cracked Pepper
Cheese & Onion Potbrood
Garlic Butter
South African Chilli Bites
Coriander & Cucumber Yogurt
Olives
Manzanilla Queen Green Olives, Parsley & Garlic Dressing
BEERS
Cocktails & Refreshments
Budvar, Czech Republic, 5%
Half 3 / Pint 6
Frontier, UK, 4.5%
330ml
Tiger, Singapore, 4.8%
330ml
Windhoek, Namibia, 4%
330ml
Estrella, Spain, 4.6%
330ml
Hoegaarden, Belgium, 5%
300ml
Adnams Mosaic Pale Ale, UK, 4.1%
330ml
Goose Island IPA, USA, 5.9%
330ml
London Pride Ale, UK, 4.7%
500ml
Guinness Original, Ireland, 4.2%
330ml
Guinness West Indies Porter, Ireland, 6%
500ml
Rosé
Selected Wines by Glass Full list on request
Le Beau Sud Grenache Rosé, Pays d’Oc
Strawberry, white plum & juicy red currant
Côtes de Provence Rosé, Château La Gordonne
Generous bouquet of blackcurrant & strawberry, citrus
Wicked Lady White Zinfandel
Rich & fruity with blackberry, strawberry & vanilla
White Wines
Selected Wines by Glass Full list on request
Blanc de Mer 2018
Very rich with tastes of peach, quince & pear
Pinot Grigio, L’Aristocratico
Refreshing apple & lemon, almond nectarine finish
Picpoul de Pinet, Réserve Mirou
Hawthorn blossom, green apple & lemon finish
Sauvignon Blanc, Walker Bay 2018
Firm & crisp, nuances of pineapple, lychee, passion fruit
Petit Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils
Light & refreshing with buttery honey notes
EFFERVESCENT
Cocktails & Refreshments
Twinkle
Absolut Vodka, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lanson Champagne
Valencia
apricot brandy, orange juice, orange bitters, Lanson Champagne
Old Cuban
Havana Golden Rum, lime juice, sugar syrup mint leaves, champagne
INTENSE
Cocktails & Refreshments
Mexican Truffle Old Fashioned
Sazerac Rye, Jose Cuervo Tequila, truffled honey, orange bitters
Madagascan Espresso Martini
Tito’s Vodka infused with fresh Madagascan vanilla pods, Kahlua, Illy espresso
Sakazuki
Atlantico Platino rum, Dassai junmai daiginjo sake, dragon fruit, melon, Nigxia syrup Served warm
GIN O’CLOCK
Cocktails & Refreshments
Elder, Rose & Cucumber
Hendricks, Elderflower Tonic, Champagne, cucumber, mint
Rosemary, Thyme & Mandarin
Gin Mare, rosemary tonic, olive brine, fresh basil, black pepper
Blueberry, Grapefruit & Coconut
Brockmans Gin, coconut water, tonic, fresh mint
FRUITY
Cocktails & Refreshments
Don the Beachcombers Zombie
Myers Dark Rum, Havana Golden Rum, Diplomatico Rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, passion fruit syrup, Angostura, brown sugar
Wiki Wiki
Bacardi, mango brandy, lime juice, pineapple juice, sugar syrup, fresh kiwi fruit
Blueberry Vohito
Absolut Blueberry, lime juice, honey syrup, soda, fresh blueberries, fresh mint
TIMELESS
Cocktails & Refreshments
Singapore Sling
Plymouth Gin, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, Cointreau, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, Angostura, soda
Georgia Mint Julep
Hennessey brandy, peach brandy, fresh mint, sugar water
Vespa Martini – “Never Stirred”
Gordons Gin, Absolut Vodka, Lillet Vermouth
BBAR CLASSICS
Cocktails & Refreshments
City Spritzer
Hendricks gin, Pinot Grigio, elderflower cordial, ginger ale, fresh mint and cucumber
Jellybean Clover Club
jellybean infused gin, raspberry liquor, fresh raspberry, lime juice and egg white
Hummingbird Paloma
Hornitos tequila, honey, lime juice, passion fruit, grapefruit soda
Watermelon Mojito
Tequila Gold, lime, sugar, fresh mint, topped with crushed watermelon
My Precious
vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, lemon juice, passion fruit juice, sparkling rose soda
MOCKTAILS
Cocktails & Refreshments
Coco Loco
coconut cream, milk, Maraschino cherry syrup, lemon juice, Angostura
Mango Lassi
plain yoghurt, full fat milk, rose water, runny honey, mango puree, freshly grated nutmeg
Pan Asia Tiki Lemonade
pineapple juice, ginger juice, lime juice, sparkling apple juice, soda
CIDERS
Cocktails & Refreshments
Savannah, Dry Cider SA, 5%
330ml
Rekorderlig Cider, Sweden, 4.5%, passion fruit or strawberry & lime
500ml
Henry Westons Cider, UK, 6.5%
500ml
AFTERNOON TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
BBAR AFTERNOON TEA
COCKTAIL AFTERNOON TEA
(group bookings only)
AFTERNOON TEA WITH BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO
SPECIAL OFFER: PROSECCO AFTERNOON TEA
(group bookings only)
LANSON ROSE CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA
(group bookings only)
CHILDREN’S AFTERNOON TEA
STARTERS
bbar a la carte menu
Tiger Prawns Linguine
Rocket, Lemon, Chilli
Barbecue Chicken Salad
Avocado, roasted Tomatoes, crispy Bacon, Avocado Mayonnaise
Superfood Cobb
Sweet Potato, Kale, Beetroot, Avocado, toasted Seeds, Coconut Bacon, Lemon Dressing
Bea’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Served with a freshly baked warm bread roll
Burrata
Heritage Tomato, crushed Avocado, toasted Sourdough
Bobotie Spring Rolls
Mrs Ball’s Chutney
Classic Caesar Salad
Shaved Parmesan, crispy Bacon, Croutons
DESSERTS
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU
Choice of Ice Creams & Sorbets
Ice Cream (v): Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Butterscotch or Honeycomb; Sorbet (ve): Mango, Coconut, Raspberry or Blood Orange
Mrs Tollman’s Cheesecake (v)
Chocolate Brownie (v)
Butterscotch Ice Cream
Honeycomb Ice Cream (v)
SIDES
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU
French Fries
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Triple Cooked Chips
Fried Onion Tower
Sweet Potato Fries
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
MAINS
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU
‘Chip Shop’ Fish & Chips
Mushy Peas, Chunky Tartare Sauce
Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
Creamed Potato Mash, Spinach, Lemon Butter
London Salt Beef Sandwich
Broccoli Coleslaw, Gherkins, Selection of Mustards
BURGERS
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU
Classic Cheese & Bacon Burger
Beef Patty, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Gherkin, Tomato Relish, French Fries
The ‘Son of a Gun’
Buttermilk Chicken, Spiced Coleslaw, Jalapeños
Dirty Vegan (ve)
Beyond Patty, Applewood Smoked Vegan Cheese, Maple Bacon, Chipotle Mayonnaise
SALADS
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU
Classic Caesar
Shaved Parmesan, Crispy Bacon, Croutons, Add Chicken or Tiger Prawns £8
BBQ Chicken
Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes, Crispy Bacon, Avocado Mayonnaise
Superfood Cobb (ve)
Sweet Potato, Kale, Beetroot, Avocado, Toasted Seeds, Coconut Bacon, Lemon Dressing
BAR SNACKS
A LA CARTE LUNCH MENU
Bobotie Spring Rolls
Mrs Ball’s Chutney
TiNDLE Chicken Bao Buns (ve)
Sriracha Mayonnaise
Braaibroodjie
bbar’s Famous Cheese Toastie
Honey Spiced Hazelnut & Cashew Mix
Kalamata Olives
Marinated in Garlic and Mediterranean Herbs
Sesame Prawn Toast
Crispy Seaweed
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings
Hot Sauce
Cheesy Chips (v)
Truffle Mayonnaise
Salted Pretzels
Cheddar Cheese Straws
Original Beef Biltong
BUNNY CHOWS
bbar a la carte menu
Cape Malay Vegetable Curry
Braaibroodjie
South African Famous Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Red Onion, Plum Tomatoes, Mrs Ball’s Chutney
London Salt Beef Sandwich
Rye Bread, Broccoli Coleslaw, Pickles
The Gatsby Sub
Western Cape pulled barbecue short rib of Beef, triple cooked Chips, Garlic Sauce
SIDES
bbar a la carte menu
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Triple Cooked Chips
Onion Tower
Sour Cream, Peri Peri Mayonnaise
Corn on the Cob
bbar Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Macaroni folded into a creamy Mustard Cheese sauce
Creamed Spinach
Parmesan & Rocket Salad
Mixed Salad
MAINS
bbar a la carte menu
Fish of the Day
Billingsgate Market locally sourced fresh fish
Grass Fed Rib Eye 10oz
Roasted Vine Tomato, Watercress, Portobello Mushroom, chunky Chips
The Russian
South African Kielbasa Sausage, burnt Onions, Ketchup and Mustard
BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Charcoal grilled Corn on the Cob, Sweet Potato Fries
Arthur’s Chicken Curry
Jasmine Rice, Poppadoms, Mango Chutney
Peri Peri Spatchcock Chicken
Charcoal grilled Corn on the Cob, Yellow Rice
Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel
Creamy mashed Potato, Spinach, Lemon Butter
Pasta Primavera
Linguine, Spring Vegetables, Parmesan, Cream, Basil
Butter Chicken
Durban Lamb Curry
bbar Fish & Chips Experience
Line caught Cod, mushy Peas, triple cooked Chips, pickled eggs, curry, chunky Tartare sauce
BURGERS & HOT DOGS
bbar a la carte menu
Classic Cheese & Bacon Burger
Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion, Gherkin, Tomato Relish, bbar House Burger Sauce
The ‘Son of a Gun’ Burger
Buttermilk Chicken, spiced Coleslaw, Jalapeños
Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit Burger
Red Cabbage, Carrot Coleslaw, grilled Pineapple, Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise
Red
Selected Wines by Glass Full list on request
Veramonte Organic Carmenère
Ripe blue & black fruits mellowed in oaky complexity
Tekena Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium-bodied, lovely ripe blackcurrant & raspberry
Osado Malbec
Spicy & warming with blackberry & violet palate
Côtes du Rhône, Les Abeilles Rouge
Warm & spicy with beautiful smooth woody undertones
Chianti Classico, San Jacopo da Vicchiomaggio
Soft ripe fruit lead by black cherry & roasted tomato
Château Lyonnat, Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Powerful yet subtle fruity character, vanilla finish.
JJ Hahn Homestead Stelzer Road Merlot
Stewed plum, perfumed violet & cassis, velvety tannins
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