The Barbary Next Door in Camden

Cute and cozy pre-theatre dinner spot. The food and wine were really tasty but a bit expensive for the portions. Would not recommend for a party bigger than 2 but definitely would recommend overall/go back.

We couldn’t get walk in tables at The Barbary so we went here. Service was prompt and the waitress explained in detail each item on the menu. Everything we got was pure bliss. The food is a masterful craft of flavours and textures. The things we got: - Afgan Khobz, lovely bread with toasted sesame seeds - Dolma, appetising and lovely cool creamy flavour from the yoghurt - Kapia Brûlée, elevated red pepper dip that has tanginess, sweetness, smokiness, umami all in one - Carmelita Mercado, a salad that explodes with textured flavours. Crunchy radish and walnuts with shredded cheese, and bulgur - Merguez Shakshukit, lovely spicy minced lamb with toasted pine nuts and a creamy tahini - Malabi, coconut cream with rose syrup and pistachios

Cute and cozy spot with nice wines. The food is good, we loved the aubergine dip, the mussels aguachile and the winter ajo blanco (we found the carrot dip, the okra and labneh and the brûlée dip to be okay, nothing remarkable). Service was alright considering how busy it was on a Wednesday night, though it is expensive for what it is (you end up ordering pretty much the whole menu to feel full). The ambiance is very cute and cozy, love the lighting and the setup.

Went here earlier today - got the dips with the bread + merguez for main. Food was solid and service / atmosphere was top notch

One of my favourite brunch spots In London! Food is consistently good, and the menu changes often. Great coffee , and service too

Loved the chicken bastilla boreka with the mango chutney. It was delicious and warm and just what I wanted. Paired amazing with the oat chai latte.

We were early birds , so the first in to dine , very warmly greeted on arrival . Love the decor , interesting non alcoholic cocktails available . There isn't a huge menu , but I find this is better as the restaurant can more easily concentrate on offering great plates of food , which they do and there is enough choice and variety on show . We started with an Afghan bread and 2 dips , one carrot and harissa , slightly sweet and spicy , then the other a smoky aubergine dish , just delicious , creamyness and full of flavour . Followed by a tuna tartare and the mixed salad , sharp , lemon hints with the fish and the crunch and texture from the walnuts was a delight . We also had the Merguez Shashukit , which was very tasty , but the tuna was better . They also had a slow cooked beef shin with potatoes which looked amazing , but we'd run out of room !! Pricing was £55 per head in total . We will be back !

I’m not sure what’s North African about this place, but the food is certainly tasty, Only giving it four stars as one feels we’ve seen this before. Chickpeas, octopus and tomato, slightly modified baba Ganouche, artichoke purée, and beetroot salad. All well done, given exotic names but not very exciting. Service was excellent, but they do add 15% and remember you’re being served at a bar. I’m happy paying the extra 2.5%, but slightly cheeky. Arrived early and the atmosphere was good and then at 5:45 cranked up the 80s music over the 100 decibel level; unnecessary and bordering on unpleasant. Decent wine by the glass. I think if I was a tourist running around Covent Garden, this would definitely be one of the places I would go to. However, if I was said tourist, I would book at least a week in advance. They reserve two seats outside for walkins but it’s a small place and you won’t be able to just walk in and get a seat no matter what time you show up. Don’t think I will return, but I’m certain if you go you’ll be happy.

The atmosphere is cool and food is very unique and tasty. Staff are lovely and very knowledgeable. Definitely worth trying. However, this on the pricier side when you factor in the 15% service charge and the wine - the cheapest bottle is over £40.

We had heard that we should embrace the international food scene in London. In so doing, we made reservations at this small, lively, counter-only-seating restaurant in Neal’s Yard. And are we ever glad we did! The waitstaff was so helpful (and patient) in translating the menu and guiding us in our selections through their recommendations. Everything was beyond delicious. Where have these flavors been all my life? We shared the breads with two dips (the carrot and the eggplant), the tuna tartare, the artichoke dish, the sea bass dish and the chocolate cremeux for dessert. We would have liked to try another dish but we were comfortably full. I also enjoyed watching the kitchen crew in action. This restaurant will be at the top of our list if we are fortunate enough to return to London someday.

Great food and service. Would get 5 stars but one dish never arrived but was still on our bill. I also think 15% service charge for counter style experience is too high.

The food is fantastic! Try the lentils, any of the breads with the brulee spread, and pretty much everything on the menu. To top it off, the service was superb. Friendly and helpful. This restaurant exceeded my expectations. It will be on my regular rotation every time I visit London!

Overall disappointing. I wanted to try Barbary for a long time, and only managed to book Barbary Next Door for this weekend (we don't live in the UK). The food was okay, nothing extraordinary, the Jerusalem artichoke dish was quite good though. But the most disappointing thing was the portions..for example, they brought us the aubergine dish on a coffee saucer, barely covering the middle of it! I mean, I get the small tasting plates but this is ridiculous. We spent almost 80£ (no drinks) and left hungry! Also, sitting at the bar in a very crowded room, with people close to you from the sides as well as behind, and not knowing where to even put your winter jacket - not my cup of tea. Plus the music is waaaaay too loud - we couldn't speak much and finished our tiny-tiny dinner in just a few minutes. Won't be coming back, sorry, seems like a rip-off.

Fantastic Andalusian and Moroccan cuisine, many of us enjoyed a very high quality gourmet tapas concept and an atmosphere with very well selected music. Walking around the Covent Garden neighborhood is a special experience.

It was just okay. Atmosphere isn't good like in the Barbary nut service was great. Food wasn't so good. Starters was much better than main. We wasn't so impressed with this place. It can be much better

Good food Good atmosphere Bad and no service

We tried several dishes and in general everything was really tasty. However the prices are a little bit high for the size of the dishes. Besides that the music was too loud.

Had such a nice dinner! The food was incredible, we literally ordered everything that was recommend by the staff and it was a success 🤩. The fish was heaven. Merguez we wanted to bring home and eat forever and the brûlée deep with bread it’s something I look forward to have again soon.

I booked thinking to have my seat at The Barbary where I have been a few times. However, the next door not only didn't disappoint, but instead was a wonderful surprise. From bread with dips, to meat and wine. Nice atmosphere, maybe too much loud music, but overall great experience

Food: - Every dish I had here was top notch. - Had the Fid Fashioned, which was a really solid twist on an Old Fashioned. - Started with both the breads, Afghan Khobz and Pain d'epi, alongside the Kapia Brulee - the breads were fresh and individually special in their own way, but the Kapia Brulee was the star of the show (it's a sweet yet somewhat savoury dip that goes really well with the breads). - Tried the Navelina Crudo, which was a Yellow Tail Crudo with Orange/Olives - first time trying a Crudo, and it was genuinely brilliant, but might be an acquired taste. -The Atlas Raclette was a good main, with potatoes in a strong and rich cheese, but it was the weakest of the three mains we tried. - The Merguez Shakshukit was amazing, with well spiced meat that went well with the breads (yes, we got extra). - The Barbary Chicken was superb, with a load of different spices giving it a lot of flavour. - Had the Hashcake to finish which I think is a must-try if you have space! Service: - Great service, with our waitress explaining every dish in amazing detail, helping us get exactly what we'd love. Atmosphere: - Intimate restaurant with a very very small space - staff do really well to serve everyone in such a tight space. - Great lighting and ambience. - Might be a bit too small, but I get the attraction.

Had the chocolate and halva bun and it was super delicious, soft and full of flavours. Staff were nice.

Fantastic meal. Every plate was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend and will be coming back to great restaurant x

Food down-scored for value rather than taste. Another example of the new nouveau cuisine sweeping its trend through central london. The service and taste of the food was fabulous. No complaints there. But it seems the cost of living crisis trend is to raise prices and serve an unreasonably small portion of food for the price you’re paying. £20 for one chicken thigh’s worth of “large plate” with a smear of Tahini and a couple of slices of onion and tomato, and a “merguez” dish with a distinct lack of sausage and a strong hint of around £1’s worth of wholesale fried lamb mince with spices and a drizzle of tahini. Plus, reheated stale bread. Another one to put on the list of “plenty of places just as tasty at a lot more reasonable price” and never to bother going to again.. So, in summary, if you want to be properly fed, go to 7 dials market and their street food places 2 minutes away and don’t pay the steep-for-a-cosy-place 15% service charge that add’s to their Mickey taking prices.

This is my favourite restaurant for date night! It’s a bit pricey but I always choose to come back. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is amazing ❤️

I had wanted to try the food here for a while, and the food was great. However, the music was so loud that we could not have a conversation. Maybe it's a bit quieter at lunch?

Neatly tucked away in Neal’s Yard, The Barbary Next Door is a complete delight. The hum of Covent Garden paired with impeccable service and food makes this an eatery to return to. The khobz bread was soft and pillowy and the aubergine and red pepper dips accompanied it perfectly. A perfect sharing menu in an open air yet intimate setting - heaven!

The food is delicious and the flavours and very well balanced. The service is amazing BUT for the price, you get very little food. I spent £33 and left feeling hungrier than when I entered. The vibe is nice but at what cost?

Enjoyed a really nice meal here. Service was excellent with great drink and dish recommendations. Have already recommend to a number of friends

Food is small portions but soo good! Had the grilled chicken, it is so smoky and tender! The spicy crème brûlée is also nice, sweet and spicy hit. The sea bass tartare is fine but not impressive compared with others. The eggplant one is also decent, it is spiced and seasoning nice. Although it is a bit pricey, it is worth to try once!

Very good restaurant, tasty and special food but 15% service charge on top is a bit too much (the service was just okay)

Great service, good food, especially the salmon and Jerusalem Bagel. Other dishes tasted good, but the spices used were a little samey towards the end.

Tasty food ! The menu repeats itself over the starters and the dips, and I personally think it's overpriced. But still, it's tasty.

This place is fantastic. Sitting at the bar, chatting with the chefs, delicious food.

We ate before heading out to the theatre and it was a great spot and perfect for the occasion. It has a young and lively vibe (ie music and clientele were generally young but a mixture too). You sit along a counter on bar stools so great for eating as a couple - not so good if a larger group or if you want a quiet leisurely romantic dinner. We really enjoyed it - the food was absolutely amazing and we have already recommended it to our children too. The customer service was friendly and extremely prompt. I would DEFINITELY return.

Terrible value for money. We spent 75£ per head and still left like we could have eaten more. The dishes are tiny (tapas style) and though flavoursome, nothing out of the ordinary. This “next door” venue doesn’t have a bathroom so you have to walk to the main one every time you need the loo. There are so many other restaurants in the area where you can eat better food for less.

Usually we rate food and service, how about a a memory, dinning in this resturant was an amazing & memorable experience! Looooooved the food, flavors were rich but not strong so wont mess up ur taste buds, proportion was well measured. Servers (who i regreted not asking him his name) were super friendly and helpful and keep ur company in very polite, & nice way possible.

Didn’t recognise anything on the menu but the staff were so helpful and took us through everything. Fun vibe and excellent food. Highly recommend the octopus and the pepper/feta cold dish. The Barbary Next Door is VERY small and you’ll sit at the counter so don’t take big bags!

For anyone prepared to explore beyond the main thoroughfare of London, the Barbary Next Door presents a treasure trove of culinary delights and blend of delicate flavours to create Moroccan inspired tapas. With great service and assistance this restaurant does not disappoint.

We really enjoyed our meal at The Barbary. It's a little tucked away near Neal's Yard and isn't real large inside but you have all the room you need once you're seated. We were told up to a 40 minute wait (no booking) but were seated inside 20 minutes. All the dishes were great, had a carafe of something Granadan (seemed to suit the occasion) and it was a great little wine. Meals were unique and well-balanced. Service was attentive, helpful, and fun; staff were great to chat with. We were quite full when we left, despite expecting a light tapas dinner. Highly recommend stopping by.

The food was amazing, very friendly chef and personnel and romantic vibe in a very small restaurant in a cosy part of Covent Garden (not as touristic as the rest of that neighborhood). Definitely recommend!!

Good delicious, SO tasty. Staff friendly and tentative but not annoyingly so. Bar-like, good vibe but not in an alternative uncomfortable way. Some dishes a bit pricey but worth it.

Lovely date night restaurant! Cosy counter seating. Great food and service!

I would like to speak to the owner of the restaurant. I heard that the restaurant has a lot of good food?

Far higher prices than we expected. Obviously would recommend looking at the prices before ordering, but all the food was amazing, and we ordered the right amount for two.

Been to The Barbary few times since it opened years ago and enjoyed my visit every time. Decided to have a go at this newer edition. The staff was nice and food was good. I know they warn you few times about how small the plates are but it was still a pleasant surprise for the price when it was served. I'd imagine £100-120 would be needed for a hungry adult male. Thank god we had something before. I think I'll stick to the original one next time.

The place is awesome, now I recommend it to everyone! :))

Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was great too! The aubergine dip was my favourite! It had a smoky flavour which I loved.

The food is very delicious, good service, good hospitality, but it is a small place

Probamos el mejor tabboule del mundo ! La carta es pequeña y con pocos platos, pero no se necesita más. podrías probar todo lo del menú si vienes con hambre y dos personas más. Todo es delicioso !

So so good. Lovely atmosphere, nice people, very good food. Quite expensive but worth it! And food for a special occasion.

Top notch. Loved the service, location and food. Intimate, but friendly. We came here for a celebration dinner and enjoyed every minute. Each item on the menu is well thought out, quickly and beautifully prepared and tastes very good. Not a cheap restaurant, but well worth the price.

What a fantastic place. The food is absolutely stellar, the flavour combinations are superb, the chicken was cooked to perfection, and the menu is generally very well thought trough. I will most definitely start pairing Burata and raspberries now. Service was impeccable, friendly and swift. I highly recommend this restaurant, I'm always a bit nervous about bar stools but somehow this didn't bother me (or my 8 months pregnant friend) at all. Awesome job!

Terrible food. Rushed service. Incredibly overpriced. I can't believe anyone would come back.

Brilliant! We had the most wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at The Barbary! Alexandra, Jon, and the whole team were simply the best - very accommodating, knowledgeable, and offered us great recommendations that we loved. Delicious food, cocktails, wine, and really well thought menus overall. Beautiful overall experience, and we'll definitely be back soon! Thank you for the lovely evening!

Unreal flavours and a super attentive team

Menu of North African cuisine. Preferred their main restaurant right next door and fortunately the staff moved us across (the menu is much bigger there and more "grilled"). But amazing food and service across both.

Lovely levantine restaurant in London. The food is excellent and quite experimental. Highly recommended to fans of middle eastern cuisine. I suggest going early because they don't take bookings.

Amazing food and service, very warm and relaxed little restaurant. Incredible staff: they spent time explaining the menu and giving great recommendations on food and wine. I strongly recommend the chicken!

Intimate setting, excellent service, and amazing food that makes you want to travel to Morocco immediately. We came here on Valentine’s Day and loved it. Staff are so attentive (and catered well for my nut allergy) and the food is just incredible. Flavours are interesting and exciting. Dishes are to share - although quite expensive, it’s worth it!

I had grilled halloumi and octopus as the main dish. Both were absolutely delicious. Staff was great and provided helpful explanations on the menu.

Small and cosy restaurant with plate after plate of deliciousness. Each one packed full of flavour. Loved being able to sit at the bar and work our way through the menu. Team are fantastic too - super friendly - and all in all a great spot for dinner

Delicious, especially nan bread and decerts

Love this place as an option if you can't get in The Barbary.

Such a shame that only has bar stools, so uncomfortable and very cramped. Great food but wont be going back

Great vibes and music, but extremely dissapointing pre-cooked food. Tremendously overpriced, GBP 130 for 2 I am happy to pay it at Barrafina, at this place is unjustifiable, just quick money grabbing until bad reviews close it down

What a wonderful experience! I was quite surprised when I walked in as I’ve never quite experienced anything like this a very small and intimate setting seated around the kitchen. This was some of the best food I have ever tasted all cooked fresh in front of us. Every bite was heaven. The staff were also very helpful explaining every dish to us. I will look forward to returning in the near future. Best restaurant I’ve ever been to in the West end by far.

Amazing food - incredible flavours. And the guys just make you feel so welcome. A must visit !!

Excellent address, tasty dishes and great atmosphere, recommended +++

Incredible food, some of the best I’ve had in London in fact! Staff were amazing, really attentive and kind. A lovely date night vibe, unpretentious and cool. Would recommend to anyone!

Delicious range of dishes, nice atmosphere with lovely service. Our waitress talked is through the menu and was very helpful. It does all add up with small plates but left feeling very full! The hash cake dessert was particularly good

I recommend this place if you like the idea of perching on a wooden stool in order to dine from a narrow shelf in a tiny overcrowded space. While spending £150 or more if you want enough food for two people, and very small glasses of wine. By the way, the toilets are a couple of doors down the street in another building. Never again.

The food is out of the world and the staff is very helpful and charming😘

What a treat. Food spread was just unbelievable. Its all set in a small restaurant, all pretty much sat at the bar. We were infront of the chef so could see all the food in the making. The hashcake at the end was like crack. Obsessed. Please book in advance

Lovely place, great breakfast & coffee, awesome staff. If you stand in line for 26 Grains like us, take a chance and go across to this great spot!

Whilst we have visited every restaurant in this group, the Paloma, the Barbary and the Barbary next door, I am extremely unimpressed by the customer service. After eating at the Barbary next door last Sat night I realised I had left my glasses behind and have had no luck in contacting anyone. There is no working contact number and despite sending 3 emails have had no answer. The menu is extremely sparse and I would recommend researching this before booking. We liked the look of our neighbours dish and ordered one also. Our tuna shashimi arrived and it was about one third the size of theirs. When we asked why they said it was because it was a different dish ( lie) they they brought us some extra beans? Also the waiter was very rude and told me to shush when I asked him something. The only thing I can recommend is the orange wine. Do not visit unless you are prepared to be lied to, told to shut up and not get your glasses back

Exceptional service. Very special food. Perfect for sharing with a good friend / partner. Wouldn’t go with more than 2.

Very good north african cuisine

Delicious food and the staff were extremely kind and helpful. They sat down and walked us through the menu since some of the dishes were new to us. The entire atmosphere was lovely and we got to try some new flavors. I would definitely recommend.

It must just be me but the sister to adjoining Barbary is not hitting the spot. It shares some dishes and the counter style seating but without the styled decor and warm lighting of next door. Service was fine, crisp to acceptable depending on who attended, however the food was a disappointment after all the hype. Yes it’s small plates concept, think slightly stingy tapas bar, so you have to embrace that and you get to try a variety but when you add up a decent meal, (note: do take off the included service charge) I feel strongly that it’s essentially overpriced. The dips are very tasty but nothing more that a couple of £7 dessert spoons full to go with a croissant-sized bread at £4.50. The £12 butter bean stew was very flavourful but it is served in something resembling an oversized drinks coaster with a 5mm lip and I counted I think, nine beans it just a bit more than a generous dip size. Ordering the £21, 36 hour Mechoul Lamb resulted in a nicely presented half a palm/mini shank sized cut. The meat was nice and tender but not much different to standard shank cook so they could probably turn off the oven at 6 hours and knock a bit off the price. I expected a hit of North African style flavour but it came up bland. The cumin and salt on the side were definitely needed but didn’t really save the dish which needs more spices. So, say £50 a head net for dinner in the heart of the West End, not too bad on the face of it. However, that’s no where near enough food and if I added a another dish it would still not be up to scratch overall to differentiate it from the competition for value e.g. I would say the lamb is £10 overpriced and the beans £5 over, including service. It’s no better in the main Barbary room but there is slightly more choice so at least you won’t end up raiding the kitchen when you get back but you might have to take the bus home after the bill.

Really enjoyed this place, great service and knowledgeable bar staff, accompanied by great food. It’s very cozy

The ambiance, location, service… all 5 stars. The food even tasted good. Unfortunately, not five hours later I had horrendous food poisoning from their chicken + apricot tagine. Way too expensive in my opinion for the over all experience.

Delicious North African fare in a cosy space. Service was excellent and a great selection of sharing plates with good vegetarian options

So delicious! Would definitely revisit, their dips & afghan bread was amazing.

Very wrong bill, which confuses me. Remember to double check your bills.

Delicious food. But there was food on the bill that didn't exist on the brunch menu, and the wrong amount...it was embarrassing. Too many guests, too few staff. All seemed to be sweating.

Great food options, I really enjoyed the lamb and the chicken, however it was a bit pricey considering the portion sizes

Our meal at the Barbary Next Door was absolutely amazing; the menu had just enough variability so that we weren’t overwhelmed but had the chance to try numerous dishes. The staff were incredibly kind and went out of their way to accommodate us. Can’t recommend enough!

The sharing plates were very small and expensive for the amount of food, also the wine glasses were small serves. Bread was heated in microwave not in oven so was soft.

Delicious small plates composed of perfectly balanced, exotic flavours and best-quality ingredients. We sat in the courtyard and enjoyed the great people-watching and beautiful weather. A fantastic and impeccable experience all around.

Stunning food. Be aware that it's all counter style seating (most of them surround the kitchen area so you can see the team at work) so I wouldn't really recommend for group dining (max 2). The service was excellent and the team really go above and beyond to make it a great experience. The food is amazing and the octopus is an absolute must!

Still dreaming about that aubergine sauce...wow. Flavours on flavours.

Went for breakfast on a Sunday morning at about 10 am. Was able to get a seat easily. The food was great and different.The service was friendly and quick. Looking forward to going back at some point.

Little sister to the amazing restaurant next door. Absolutely excellent food, fresh and fun combinations of classic North Afircan fare. You get what you pay for for sure. A reduced menu compared to main restaurant next door. They serve breakfast and lunch light bites, all plates are small but very very savoury and lovely. We sat in the Neal’s yard courtyard and the service from Sam was excellent. Will be back.

Came all the way from Knightsbridge to try thier breakfast unfortunately staff are really rude and not welcoming 👎🏻

A beautiful and cozy feeling I got the moment we entered the Restaurant. (Vas) seated us and explained each dish eloquently. Started with Four cheese bourekas, brown egg, tomato & zhug followed with Berries with tahini, greek yogurt, date molasses. Our main dish was Bus station eggs & Jerusalem bun with avocado & fried quail eggs. Finally had to try the yummiest almond croissants in London!

Absolutely excellent food, fresh and fun combinations of classic North African fare. A bit on the pricy side but you get what you pay for. A reduced menu compared to the main restaurant next door.

🤮a shame, they laughed at us for not speaking the language well, they gave us some hot soft drinks and we waited 16 minutes for them to serve us, I recommend going to any other nearby bar

Lively atmosphere with everyone sitting around the bar. You can see the food prep before getting your food, and interactions between staff. I really liked how the menu has enough options but is simple enough to making choosing very easy Waiting staff were super knowledge and quick! The food was really good but I think most of the cost is paying for the experience and location. I'd recommend for special occasions because of the experience and the quality of the food, but it is quite a casual place and felt a little hurried.

Amazing food, location and service. Let the waiters take control of your order they know what they’re doing.

Really don't get the hype around this place. The food was good, but everything is average, tiny and overpriced. We were disappointed