Galvin Bistrot & Bar

Name: Galvin Bistrot & Bar
Address: 35 Spital Square, London, United Kingdom, E1 6DY
Telephone: 020 7299 0404
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

183 Reviews

£25 and under

French

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Galvin Bistrot & Bar is inspired by the Galvin brothers' passion for French bistrots and bars à vins.

Situated in Spital Square next door to their Michelin-starred Galvin La Chapelle, the bistrot and wine bar serves modern classic dishes and charcuterie artisanale in a relaxed setting.

Chris & Jeff Galvin have written a short menu of carefully sourced ingredients that is market driven and championing small growers.
The talented kitchen team produce modern classic dishes created using simple techniques, wood-fired oven and open grills.

From the charcuterie counter you can order artisanal cured meat with unpasteurised farmhouse cheeses for one or more to share, all perfectly matched with a selection of delicious wines available on tap or by the bottle.

The brewery-fresh Czech Pilsner, is housed in huge copper tanks above the bar.

During the summer month the terrace give the feel of a true Parisian sidewalk wher

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 Aug 2022

20:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

020 7299 0404

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, British, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Food served Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Bar Tue–Sat 12:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–21:15
Phone number
020 7299 0404
Website
https://galvinrestaurants.com/restaurant/galvin-bistrot-and-bar
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joe Albina
Private party facilities
The restaurant is available for exclusive hire for up to 60 guests seated and 150 guests standing. With its beautiful back garden, conservatory, front restaurant and terrace, Galvin Bistrot & Bar offers the ideal venue for birthday celebrations, corporate events, BBQ parties and Christmas gathering.

Location
35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY
Area
Spitalfields
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
<br>Liverpool street Tube Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Taste of Summer 4 course menu with bubbles
£30.00 per person
15 Jul - 10 Sept 2022
Taste of Summer at Galvin's is a mash up of multi-course Michelin-star tasting menus, affordable prix fixes' and the freshest, seasonal produce we can get our hands on. At Galvin Bistrot and Bar diners can enjoy the menu al fresco on our terrace, or tucked up at a table in the restaurant or light, bright and airy conservatory. The menu is subject to seasonal availability and currently features a Isle of Wight tomatoes, Braised Lamb belly, green sauce & roast potatoes and a French cheese courase and zingy lemon lemon posset for dessert. The menu is available for groups of up to six guests at lunch and dinner until mid September, reservations are essential.

Aperitif Maison£10.00
G'vine gin, la quintinye blanc, fever tree Mediterranean
Lillet Vermouth£7.50
Blanc, rosé, rouge top up with a mixer
La Quintinye Vermouth£8.50
Blanc, extra dry top up with a mixer
Suze Gentian£7.50
Finish with tonic and slice of orange
Ricard£8.00
With water, or try a splash of grenadin

Spirits

Please ask for our full selection if required

Malt Whisky

Talisker 10 Yr£12.00
Glenmorangie 10 Yr£10.00
Oban 14 Yr£16.00
Auchentoshan Three Wood£11.00
Scapa Skiren£12.00
Highland Park 18 Yr£30.00
Bowmore 18 Yr£25.00

Blended Whisky

Chivas Regal 12 Yr£9.50
Chivas Regal 18 Yr£20.00
Johnnie Walker Black£11.00
Johnnie Walker Gold£16.00

Irish Whiskey

Tullamore Dew£10.00
Jameson£9.50
Redbreast 12 Yr£16.00

Bourbon

Jack Daniels£9.50
Maker's Mark£10.50
Woodford Reserve£11.00

Gin

Plymouth£9.50
Tanqueray£10.50
Sipsmith£10.50
Copperhead£11.00
Monkey 47£16.00
Ondina£17.50
Hendricks£12.00

Vodka

Absolut Elyx£9.50
Belvedere£10.00
Sipsmith£10.50
Grey Goose£12.00

Rum

Havana Club 3£8.00
Don Q Anejo£11.50
Gosling's Black Seal£8.50
Appleton Special£10.00
Havana Club 7£9.50

Tequila

Olmeca£10.00

Mezcal

San Cosme£11.50

Brandy

Martell VS£9.50

No / Low

Seedlip Spice 94£8.00

Beer

Unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell 4.4%
Delivered directly from the city of pilsen in the czech republic and poured straight from our tanks. The freshest way to drink pilsner urquell!
- Half£3.95
- Pint£7.50

Bottled Beers & Ciders

Estrella Damm Lager 4.6%
- 330ml£5.00
The Kernel Table Beer Pale Ale 3.1%
- 330ml£5.00
Thornbridge 'Lukas' Helles Lager 4.2%
- 330ml£5.00
Beavertown Neck Oil I.P.A, 4.3%
- Can (330ml)£5.00
Beavertown Gamma Ray A.P.A, 5.4%
- Can (330ml)£5.00
Big Drop Low Alcohol Pale Ale 0.5%
- Can (330ml)£5.00
Hawkes 'Urban Orchard' Cider 4.6%
- 330ml£5.00

Classic Cocktails

The Sour£10.50
Woodford reserve bourbon, lazzaroni amaretto or barsol pisco
Cosmopolitan£12.00
Sipsmith vodka, cointreau, cranberry
Espresso Martini£12.50
Sipsmith vodka, borghetti, espresso
Bloody Mary£10.50
Sipsmith vodka, spicy mix, tomato juice
Margarita£12.50
Olmeca tequila cointreau, lime
Dark N Stormy£11.50
Gosling's dark rum, ginger beer, lime
Caipirinha£12.00
White cachaça, sugar, lime
Negroni£12.50
Campari, mancino rosso, plymouth gin
Old Fashioned£11.50
Woodford reserve bourbon, angostura bitters, demerara sugar
French 75£16.00
Sipsmith gin, lemon juice, galvin champagne

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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EmmaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and great value. Service was perfect and the lovely maître d’ knew my name before I introduced myself. The wine carafe was expensive but I guess they have to make money back somewhere after Covid. Would definitely return.
E
Emma
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
Really poor service, the attitude from the staff, especially the person who was meant to welcome and seat you was truly awful. Everything we asked was too much effort.
t
theoccasionaldiner
London
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
As a regular here it is always good to see the menu change and the variety that brings with it Pork loin steak outstanding. Reasonably priced wines. We ate inside but outside choices too for these summer days. Service efficient and friendly.
N
Neesha
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic selection of entrees, really loved it. The steak was great but a bit ‘rare’ for a medium rare but still enjoyed it nevertheless. Will definitely be returning.
PK
PKBLONDON
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
The table we were seated at had been pushed into corner with a huge lampshade that wobbled around us. It felt cramped and messy. The food was very good but pricey. Service was fairly slow and staff not very attentive.
JW
JackW
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu and wine , was a very enjoyable afternoon. I will def revisit.
SJ
SJ999
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Most of the food was good, but the steaks are charred and taste acrid, really expected more for the price.
ZI
ZacI
Salt Lake City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the dining experience. There was no rush to go, or finish at the table. The cocktails were excellent and the food was outstanding. However, the bill for two of us was £358. We did have rather a lot to drink but I still think it was a bit expensive.
F
Foody552
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very pleasant venue for business meal. It’s a little loud but we weren’t overlooked. The steak and the sole were fantastic and the pork terrine was full of flavour.
t
theoccasionaldiner
London
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Another great lunch at Galvin. Pork chop excellent. Service exemplary. Wine list sufficient - something for everyone.
t
theoccasionaldiner
London
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pleasant restaurant - sat inside. Mix of business and passing clientele. Quick business lunch for me and my companions. Standout was the pork chop (as recommended) - so good it has gone to the top of my porkchop list (previous occupancy Great Queen Street, now sadly no more). Service prompt and helpful. Wine list broad if not extensive so something for everyone. Good value and definitely going again.
M
kellyM
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, ambiance and service.
LR
LisaR
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely restaurant with a great ambience and good service. The food was good quality and tasty. My only disappointment was there were only 4 choices for main course, none of which I particularly wanted. So I had two starters instead.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Bedfordshire
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sublime service. Superb food.
L
Lou75
London
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal in lovely setting. Food and service were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Except that the steak was a bit over burnt, everything was alright.
AR
AmparoR
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is amazing, food is very good and the atmosphere fantastic
JB
JakeB
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was particularly good, friendly and attentive would highly recommend
LM
LauraM
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely bistro with a pleasant atmosphere. Good for business lunches.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelent experience. As always!
m
munm
London
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 3 July 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
Well presented restaurant, with good wine selection. Duck as mains was particularly tasty.
PC
PhilipC
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Poor steak, which was helpfully removed from the bill without me having to ask. Overall an expensive meal given average/generic bistro quality and choice
MB
MaryB
London
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
The restaurant was short staffed and therefore we had to wait a while for our order to be taken and to arrive. Still overall nice, although better last time I went there.
E
Emma
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding French food in very atmospheric restaurant, tables were close together but made for an excellent buzzy vibe
DH
DavidH
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very good food, attentive waiting staff and really pleasant ambience.
F
Fred
London
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2020
overall3food4service3ambience1
First time at the Bistrot, food was good unfortunately they placed us in the covered and not enough warm outside area on the back of the restaurant without saying it at the booking. They even called me for the CC details the could tell me. It’s December BTW!!!!! They offered to move the table inside saying, about 10 times, that we would have been in front of the door and the draft would have been even worst than outside, so we didn’t. As well the area was very poorly decorated. The service was quite slow as we were outside they rarely were checking on us. I think I will stick with the main restaurant for the future. Federico
JM
JulieM
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such wonderful service and food. Amazing wine list!
F
Foodie
London
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and value for money. Will definitely return.
S
Stella304
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a fabulous find - amazing bustling atmosphere with lots of polished brass on the bar and cosy wood panelling. Staff were top notch (and French, great sign at a French resto), and the food was stunning. To quote another Opentable reviewer - 'The food bangs'. I can confirm, the food here is absolutely banging.
C
Charlie
Norfolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2020
overall4food3service3ambience5
Great ambience, good food - rice pud would be better warm. More choice of wine by the glass would be good
MB
MaryB
London
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, good food and service. Overall a good evening. Definitely going back.
A
Anonymous
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place absolutely bangs. Food was great & service was great too. To start my partner had the steak tartar and it was fantastic (and HUGE), for mains I had the entrecôte steak and chips, my partner had the escargot and chips - both really delicious and perfectly portioned. For desert we shared a tart tatin - which was also just lovely. One down point was that we were originally seated next to the door to the toilets, which is quite high traffic, so lost a bit on the ambience. However, because we arrived at 8:30pm (which is late in curfew times) it wasn't too busy and we moved ourselves over one table which they didn't seem to mind as there was no other diners within a meter. Cool decor, too. Highly recommend!
EH
EmmyHi
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely place to have dinner with friends. Delicious food with an excellent wine list and knowledgeable staff.
A
Andrea
London
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2020
overall3food4service1ambience3
Food is good,flavour and technique are there. The menu was the choice of only 3 starter-3 main -3 dessert,understandably the restaurant has to adapt for the Covid-19 crisis with food menu and staff. But for ordering 2 courses and waiting one hour and 30minutes,that’s is definitely too long. Knowing there is only the choice from 3 items. With out mentioning the dessert order,after 10 minutes waiting to order I just give up and asked for the bill. Lunch for 4 pax at 13:45 left the restaurant at 15:20
G
Grubtastic
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here following the 2 other places we tried had no tables Friendly staff greeted us, fetched our drinks and then the wonderful food arrived. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and ambience and shall return
PG
PhilipG
London
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
The boudin noir was sloppy but the rest of the food was very good
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and excellent service. Topped off by the gorgeous Chris Galvin showing us around his restaurant next door La Chapelle .... will definitely be back
A
Avispo
London
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 26 August 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a nice meal outside on one of the "Eat out" evenings. Nice place and good food - not sure about how padron peppers works as an accompaniment, though. 2.5 drinks apiece, three course for £100 for 2. Would go again without the discount. Would be a nice place in the autumn with a blanket on ones lap.
t
tati
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a table for my boyfriend birthday: staff was amazing and very polite, great food and romantic atmosphere! Definitely recommend
BB
BetsyBoob
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Croquettes to start and bavette for main, all delicious and hearty portions. The front area would probably be nicer to sit for a more intimate space. It’s brighter and with higher ceilings in the back.

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Galvin Bistrot & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7299 0404.

Galvin Bistrot & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

Galvin Bistrot & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

17 Aug 2022

20:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

020 7299 0404

35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY

Additional information

Area
Spitalfields
Hours of Operation
Food served Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Bar Tue–Sat 12:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–21:15
Cuisines
French, British, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Liverpool street Tube Station
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joe Albina
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://galvinrestaurants.com/restaurant/galvin-bistrot-and-bar
Phone number
020 7299 0404
Private party facilities
The restaurant is available for exclusive hire for up to 60 guests seated and 150 guests standing. With its beautiful back garden, conservatory, front restaurant and terrace, Galvin Bistrot & Bar offers the ideal venue for birthday celebrations, corporate events, BBQ parties and Christmas gathering.

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Galvin Bistrot & Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Gift card

Taste of Summer 4 course menu with bubbles

Featured Item

Apéritif Maison£10.00

Baguette & Lescure Butter£4.00

Petites Assiettes

Tarte Flambée Alsacienne£9.50

House Marinated Gordal Olives£4.00

Charcuterie Artisanale£12.00

Padron Peppers, Espelette Pepper£6.00

Smoked Duck Croquettes, Pickled Walnut£6.00

Entrées

Dorset Crab, Toasted Sourdough, Pea Shoots£12.50

King Prawns, Paprika & Lime Butter, Spring Onion£10.50

Beetroot & Goats' Cheese Salad, Walnut Vinaigrette£8.50

Marinated Sardines, Pine Nuts, Golden Raisin & Lemon£9.00

Braised Calves' Tongue, Beetroot & Celeriac£8.50

Plats Principaux

Rib Eye Steak, Frites, Beurre Maître d'Hôtel£35.00

Salad of Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Burrata, Peach & Samphire£16.95

Spiced Aubergine, Tahini, Imam Bayaldi, Pine Nuts, Smoked Tomato£17.50

Fried Skate Wing, Seaweed Butter, Cockles & Samphire£28.50

Roast Rump of Lamb Niçoise£33.50

Accompagnements

French Fries£4.50

Haricots Verts£4.50

Isle of Wight Tomato Salad£4.00

Desserts & Fromage

Apple Tarte Tatin & Crème Fraîche£8.00

Buttermilk Panacotta, Strawberries, Pistachio£7.00

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Crème Fraîche, Griottines£7.50

Assiette de Fromage£12.50

Bar Drinks

Aperitif

Aperitif Maison£10.00

Lillet Vermouth£7.50

La Quintinye Vermouth£8.50

Suze Gentian£7.50

Ricard£8.00

Spirits

Malt Whisky

Talisker 10 Yr£12.00

Glenmorangie 10 Yr£10.00

Oban 14 Yr£16.00

Auchentoshan Three Wood£11.00

Scapa Skiren£12.00

Highland Park 18 Yr£30.00

Bowmore 18 Yr£25.00

Blended Whisky

Chivas Regal 12 Yr£9.50

Chivas Regal 18 Yr£20.00

Johnnie Walker Black£11.00

Johnnie Walker Gold£16.00

Irish Whiskey

Tullamore Dew£10.00

Jameson£9.50

Redbreast 12 Yr£16.00

Bourbon

Jack Daniels£9.50

Maker's Mark£10.50

Woodford Reserve£11.00

Gin

Plymouth£9.50

Tanqueray£10.50

Sipsmith£10.50

Copperhead£11.00

Monkey 47£16.00

Ondina£17.50

Hendricks£12.00

Vodka

Absolut Elyx£9.50

Belvedere£10.00

Sipsmith£10.50

Grey Goose£12.00

Rum