The Galvin brothers' modern bistro offers simple but innovative food in relaxed and vibrant surroundings.
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 went through a few iterations before finally becoming the modern bistro it is today. Originally replacing their Cafe à Vin, it was at first a gastropub before being reinvented as a bistro in 2018. The brothers have more than proved their credentials in haute cuisine circles with the Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows, but HOP proves that it’s honest food that the Galvins really love, with some stunning, simple, crowdpleasing dishes on the menu.
The à la carte menu changes with availability, but is always well stocked with much-loved classics, from tempura courgette flowers stuffed with goat's cheese, beetroot and pine nuts to baked halibut with Kalamata olives, fregola and saffron aioli. In the evenings there's a mix of small and large plates to share between the table, keeping things informal and relaxed. Fruits and vegetables are sourced from New Covent Garden Market every morning and dictate what appears on the menu.
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.
35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DX
