The Galvin brothers' first foray into the world of gastropubs has been an incredibly successful one, offering refined pub food and craft beers in the heart of the City of London.
It seems there’s no stopping Chris and Jeff Galvin when they set their mind to something. After two careers spent in some of the finest kitchens in the country, the brothers finally teamed up in 2005 to launch Galvin Bistrot de Luxe, and thus, one of the most celebrated restaurant empires in the country was born.
Galvin HOP is a relative newcomer to the Galvin family and represents the brothers’ first foray into the fashionable world of gastropubs. It’s an area that makes sense for them both – although they’ve more than proved their credentials in haute cuisine circles with the Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows, it’s honest food that the Galvins really love, and that’s exactly what they deliver at Galvin HOP.
The menu changes with availability, but is always well stocked with refined pub classics, from hearty burgers and steaks from the grill to seasonal salads. There’s a very reasonable seasonal three-course menu on offer too, not to mention the Galvin Dog Deluxe – a gorgeous gourmet hot dog available to eat in, takeaway or even delivered to your desk if you’re in the area.
Unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell sits in huge copper tanks above the bar, but if lager isn’t your thing, there’s plenty of other craft beer besides, as well as a huge range of boutique wines available on tap. The Galvins have nailed both sides of the gastropub conundrum here, and Galvin HOP has become one of the most popular gastropubs in the Square Mile as a result.
35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DX
02072990404
