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Galvin Bistrot & Bar

4.5
4.5
220 Reviews
£25 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, British, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Food served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7299 0404
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 3 Course Set Menu £28

    £28.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We look forward to welcoming you at Galvin Bistrot & Bar for your three course set menu for £28.
    3 Course Set Menu £28 Photo
  • 3 Course Sunday Menu £39

    £39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Expect nothing less than a sumptuous 3-course menu featuring a classic Sunday Roast option crafted by our talented team. Menu Pricing: 2 courses: £33 3 courses: £39 We've also prepared a special children's menu priced at £14 for the little ones.
    3 Course Sunday Menu £39 Photo

What 220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

220 Reviews
  1. Alex

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Portion sizes on pre theatre extraordinarily small, even with extra sides we left hungry.
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on September 16, 2024
    Hello Alex, Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that the portion sizes on the set menu didn’t meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a satisfying dining experience, and your comments will be shared with our team to review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Galvin Bistrot&Bar team

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  2. SIMON

    London

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable meal. Good quality food at reasonable prices. Service was friendly and helpful
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on September 16, 2024
    Hello Simon, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quality of the food and our friendly, helpful service. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Galvin Bistrot&Bar team

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  3. David

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, lovely setting and great friendly service!
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on September 16, 2024
    Hello David, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Galvin Bistrot&Bar team

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  4. Mark

    London

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another superb restaurant. Recommended by OpenTable app. It was on my list but there it popped up as an Experience Option. The winner here was the staff. Experienced, professional, just what you want. The food was delicious. The overall effect made it a must return.
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on September 16, 2024
    Hello Mark, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that our team stood out to you. We're thrilled that the food and overall experience left such a positive impression, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Galvin Bistrot&Bar team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always reliable but the service on last two occasions has been lamentable. This last occasion was so poor it was almost funny. Wrong starter delivered and wrong main course.
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on July 30, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with our service during your recent visits. This is certainly not the standard we strive for, and I apologize for the mistakes with your starter and main course. Your feedback is valuable, and we will address these issues with our team to ensure improvements are made. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Galvin Bistro&Bar team

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  6. afj1dining

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely bistro with good food and excellent service
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on July 10, 2024
    Dear guest, Thank you so much for your 4-star review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Helena

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  7. Roberto

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, a little slower than we would have liked for a quick lunch.
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on June 3, 2024
    Dear Roberto, Thank you so much for your 4-star review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Helena

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  8. Sruthanach

    London

    117 reviews

    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a reliable choice for good food served in atmospheric surroundings by efficient, friendly and unstuffy staff
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on April 17, 2024
    Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your kind review I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us at Galvin Bistro&Bar . We all look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Galvin Team

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  9. DrAC

    London

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly service. We went for the very nicely priced Easter set menu at £25 for 3 courses. The vegetarian choices were delicious. As were the meat choices, however we felt the lamb main was a little on the small side but acknowledge the set menu price. Lovely ambience for us to have a girls meet up and chat session over food and bubbles.
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on April 17, 2024
    Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your kind review I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us at Galvin Bistro&Bar . We all look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Galvin Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service and lovely wine. A bit noisy for a business lunch
    Galvin Bistrot & BarResponded on April 17, 2024
    Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your kind review I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us at Galvin Bistro&Bar . We all look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Galvin Team

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FAQs

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

Galvin Bistrot & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 220 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Galvin Bistrot & Bar

35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Spitalfields
  • Hours of operation
    Food served Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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