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Dine at Galvin Bistrot & Bar
Our classic French bistro transports you to the streets of Lyon & Paris with traditional French dishes, all with a little extra London flair.
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Sundays at Galvin Bistrot & Bar
We’re thrilled to open our doors for a delightful Sunday menu at Galvin Bistrot & Bar.
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A Galvin Bistrot Celebration Menu
Join us at Galvin Bistrot & Bar from April 3rd to May 10th 2025.
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New Zealand Wine Dinner at Galvin Bistrot & Bar
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Our Parisian escape in the heart of The City, transporting you to the hustle & bustle of a French bistrot

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Our menus at Galvin Bistrot & Bar are what you would expect & more from the bistros of Paris. With hearty favourites and indulgent dishes, our Head Chef, Fabio Portaluri creates seasonal menus to reflect the best in traditional French cooking.

Not only can you indulge in hearty French dishes, our menus are made up of quick lunch time delights with an ever changing ‘Plat du Jour’ as well as a beautifully curated selection of small plates. When looking for a quick bite, enjoy our carefully curated market driven menu with a pint of our authentic Czech Pilsner beer, delivered weekly and stored in our copper tanks.

Our terrace menu also reflects the season and can be enjoyed al fresco all year around, expect plenty of oven baked cheeses, charcuterie and plates of oysters.

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Celebrations

Our Bistrot & Bar is the perfect location for any type of celebration

From small intimate tables amongst the buzz of our Bistrot or a large group celebration with exclusive hire of our restaurant or garden we ensure to give you an experience to remember.

Be sure to make us aware of any special occasion and our team will be on hand for all those little extra touches!

Celebrate those special occasions at Galvin Bistrot & Bar with fantastic food and great wine. For all regular main restaurant reservations please make a booking below, for large groups and exclusive hire enquiries please click the ‘private dining enquiry’ button.

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Unforgettable Experiences at Galvin Bistrot & Bar

We offer a range of unique function rooms and private dining suites across our portfolio of restaurants in London and Essex.

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Our Story

Galvin Bistrot & Bar, our cosy and traditional French bistro transports our guests to the hustle and bustle of Paris with the authentic dishes to match.

Executive Chef, Arturo Granato alongside Head Chef, Fabio Portaluri has created a short & sweet menu to reflect the bistro’s of France. Using seasonal produce, the specials are ever changing to ensure only the best in produce.

A local institute to the Spitalfields area, Galvin Bistrot is a go-to for a quick lunch for both local residents & city workers but quickly transforms into the perfect romantic backdrop for a slow paced dinner in the evenings
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With a selection of wines on tap & our unique copper tank stored Pilsner beer delivered weekly, our terrace is also the perfect spot to dine, enjoy a selection of our small sharing plates or enjoy drinks in the heart of The City.

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CONTACT

Call 020 7299 0404 to speak with us about an existing booking, or for any general enquiry. Alternatively email elise@galvinrestaurants.com.

For all private dining enquiries please email
privatedining.city@galvinrestaurants.com or call 020 7299 0404 opt 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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ADDRESS

Entrance on Bishops Square
35 Spital Square
London E1 6DY

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When visiting us at Galvin Bistrot & Bar, although we share a building with our sister restaurant Galvin La Chapelle – our entrance is located on 35 Bishop’s Square. You will spot our red Galvin umbrellas & our beautiful terrace out front of our restaurant with step-free access to the bistrot.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Saturday
11:45am – 9.30pm

Lunch is served from 11:45am – 2.30pm Monday-Friday and on Saturday lunch is served from 11:45am – 3pm.

Dinner is served from 5.30pm – 9.30pm.

Sunday
11:45am – 3pm

Note – these opening hours refer to reservation times.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the closest station?
Galvin Bistrot & Bar is a five minute walk from London Liverpool Street station.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
All areas of Galvin Bistrot & Bar are wheelchair accessible.

Can I come for drinks only?
Reservations are for dining guests only, if you wish to join us for drinks, you are welcome to do so on a walk-in basis. Please speak with the team on arrival to see if we can accommodate you.

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