What are the opening hours?

Monday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm Tuesday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 11:59pm Friday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 12pm - 3pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm

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Mediterranean bistro & cocktail bar by Michelin-star chefs Chris & Jeff Galvin. Celebrating family style sharing dishes, cocktails & vibrant flavours
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04/10/2026

Your table, your people, your Conservatory ✨

This festive season, take over the Conservatory at Galvin Bistrot & Bar.
Picture fairy lights overhead, glasses clinking and a long table full of friends, with nowhere else you'd rather be.

Choose from festive feasting menus packed with seasonal dishes, from duck liver parfait and roast turkey with all the trimmings to panettone with Marsala crème pâtissière. Or keep things relaxed with canapés and bowl food.

🎄 Feasting menus: £55 or £65 per person
🥂 Canapé and bowl food menus available
📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields

Enquire today!

02/10/2026

The mains have arrived at the Autumn Table feast at Galvin Bistrot & Bar 🍂

Every main lands on the table to share:
Mussels saganaki with aged barrel feta & chorizo
40-day aged Dingley Dell pork T-bone with nduja & pumpkin
Served with French fries & truffle aioli

And there's still dessert to come.
£29 gets you the whole feast: a welcome cocktail, every starter, every main and every dessert, with Mediterranean-inspired plates served to share, one after another.

Unhurried, abundant, and no choosing required.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields - £29 per person!

Book your table now (link in bio) 🔗

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30/09/2026

A night to remember at Galvin Bistrot & Bar ✨

Last night, we welcomed chef Judy Joo for a special four-hand collaboration dinner, bringing together her vibrant Korean-inspired cooking with the Galvin Bistrot kitchen for an unforgettable evening.

A huge thank you to Judy for joining us, our brilliant team behind the scenes, and of course, everyone who joined us and made the night so special.

Here’s a little look back at an incredible evening. 🥂

27/09/2026

Christmas is coming to Galvin Bistrot & Bar 🎄✨

From 9th November we're doing festive the Galvin way: big, generous, and all about sharing good food with your favourite people.

🍽️ Christmas lunch from £28
Pork Christmas pie, turkey ballotine and panettone with marsala sabayon.
Just the thing for a festive midweek treat (Mon–Fri lunch, up to 8 of you).

🍷 Festive à la carte
Our à la carte gets the Christmas treatment too, with turkey ballotine and a Dingley Dell pork T-bone with Calvados apple chutney.

🥂 Parties & private dining
Feasting menus from £55pp, packed with sharing plates like venison tartare, beef sirloin and rum baba. Or go for canapés and bowls if you're more of a mingling crowd.

✨ Room for everyone
Cosy in the Conservatory (up to 28), take over the Front Restaurant (up to 42), or book the whole place (up to 150 standing)!

December gets busy fast, so grab your date now before it's gone 🙌

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Book or enquire now (link in bio) 🔗

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25/09/2026

Starting the Autumn Table feast at Galvin Bistrot & Bar 🍂

Every starter lands on the table to share:
🥓 Jambon de Bayonne
🍕 Pizzetta with burrata, figs & hazelnuts
🐙 Mediterranean stewed baby octopus with Kalamata olives

And that's just the beginning.
£29 gets you the whole feast: a welcome cocktail, every starter, every main and every dessert, with Mediterranean-inspired plates served to share, one after another.

Unhurried, abundant, and no choosing required.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields - £29 per person!

Book your table now (link in bio) 🔗

📸 .peter.reeves

22/09/2026

One price. Every dish. No choosing. 🍂

Say hello to the Autumn Table at Galvin Bistrot & Bar.

£29pp gets you a welcome cocktail, then every starter, every main and every dessert, served one after another, sharing style, Mediterranean inspired.

Unhurried. Abundant. Exactly how a feast should feel.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields

Link in bio to book 🔗

21/09/2026

£1 oysters, £5 mini martinis and £9 rosé. 🦪🍸🍷

Oyster Hour at Galvin Bistrot & Bar is the easiest way to start an evening.

Monday–Thursday, 3pm–6pm
Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm–6:30pm

Tag the person you'd bring 👇

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields

20/09/2026

Autumn Table at Galvin Bistrot & Bar 🍂

From 19th September enjoy the Autumn Table.

£29 gets you the whole feast - welcome cocktail, every starter, every main, every dessert! Mediterranean-inspired plates served to share, one after another.

Cooked with the same care that runs through everything Galvin Restaurants does. Unhurried, abundant, and no choosing required.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields
📅 From 19th September, £29pp

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18/09/2026

🎄 Christmas at Galvin Bistrot & Bar 🎄

Long tables, full glasses, plates arriving one after another as the evening unfolds - that's Christmas at the Bistrot.

From relaxed gatherings with friends and colleagues to full restaurant celebrations, our private dining spaces are made for sharing good food, great drinks and memorable moments.

🍽️ Festive feasting group menus, £55–£65pp
🥂 Private dining
✨ Festive à la carte & lunch set-menu throughout Nov & Dec

Think duck liver parfait with pomegranate & mulled w**e, roasted turkey with sage stuffing & cranberry sauce, and artisanal panettone with Marsala crème pâtissière.

Festive dining starts 9th November - book your table now (link in bio) 🔗

14/09/2026

One night. Two chefs. A whole lot of flavour.

On 29th September, our Chef Director Arturo Granato welcomes the brilliant Judy Joo to Galvin Bistrot & Bar for a one-night-only 4-hand dinner! Arturo's Mediterranean craft meets Judy's bold, contemporary Korean flavours.

Four courses, two snacks and a glass of fizz on arrival, £75pp
(optional w**e pairing +£45).

Tables are limited for this one - book now via the link in bio.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields
📅 29th September

12/09/2026

Gather around the table. 🍂

The Autumn Table is coming to Galvin Bistrot & Bar from the 19th of September.

A generous Mediterranean feast made for sharing, lingering and good company, with seasonal flavours from the first bite to dessert.

£29pp including the full feast + a welcome cocktail.

Optional bites and sides available.

Bring your people. We’ll bring the feast.

07/09/2026

£29. One price. The ENTIRE table. 🤯

Mussels saganaki, aged barrel feta, chorizo - and that's just one main course.

The Autumn Table at Galvin Bistrot & Bar is a full Mediterranean feast, not a pick-one-course menu. From 19th September.

Welcome cocktail ✔️ Every starter ✔️ Every main ✔️ Every dessert ✔️ All for £29pp.

Generous plates keep coming, made for sharing, lingering, and absolutely not choosing.

(Fancy adding a few extra bites on the day? Go for it - they're just a little extra.)

No decisions. No dish envy. Just a very good deal on a very good feast.
Link in bio to see the full menu & secure your table

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05/09/2026

Just over a week left to catch Taste of Summer 🌞

Sun soaked plates, shared tables and Mediterranean flavours made for lingering, before it's gone.

Then from 19th September, we turn the page to something new: The Autumn Table 🍂

One price, an entire feast plus a welcome cocktail included, built for long lunches and settling in as the evenings draw in.

One season ends, the next begins 🥂

Book now, link in bio.

03/09/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE - 29th September 2026 ✨

We're thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed chef Judy Joo to Galvin Bistrot & Bar for an exclusive, one-night-only collaboration.

Join us as she teams up with our Chef Director Arturo Granato for a menu that brings her bold, contemporary Korean flavours together with Arturo's elegant Mediterranean style - served in our relaxed dining room.

A former Morgan Stanley exec turned Michelin-starred chef, Judy has graced Iron Chef UK and MasterChef, authored bestselling cookbooks, and is celebrated worldwide for championing modern Korean cuisine.

🍽️ £75pp - plus a glass of fizz on arrival
🍷 Optional w**e pairing £45pp, added on the evening

A true celebration of creativity and exceptional cooking, infused with the Galvin brothers' authentic, warm hospitality. One night only - book now, link in bio.

30/08/2026

Summer, we're not ready to let you go 🥲🍷

Catch those last rays on the terrace and tuck into our Taste of Summer feasting menu - £29pp, before it's gone for good on 15th September.

Golden hour, great food, zero regrets ☀️🍽️

28/08/2026

Two Galvin Restaurants. One very good night.

Start with oysters and a drink at Bistrot & Bar, head to La Chapelle for dinner, then make your way back for cocktails on the terrace.

Oysters to start. Dinner in between. Cocktails to finish.

Now that's a Galvin kind of night.

25/08/2026

☀️ Final weeks of Taste of Summer at Galvin Bistrot & Bar ☀️

Our £29 Summer Feasting Menu is nearly at its end.

Gather your favourite people and make the most of the last days of summer with vibrant seasonal dishes, generous plates made for sharing and plenty to enjoy around the table.

Available until 15th September only.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy Taste of Summer before it’s gone.

Book your table now.

22/08/2026

Oysters, martinis & rosé. What more could you want?

Make your way to Galvin Bistrot & Bar for Oyster Hour, with:

🦪 £1 oysters
🍸 £5 mini martinis
🍷 £9 Château Sainte Marguerite rosé

Monday–Thursday | 3pm–6pm
Friday & Saturday | 2:30pm–7pm

Round up your favourite people, find a spot on the terrace and settle in for a very good few hours.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields

21/08/2026

One night. Two chefs. One unforgettable menu.

On 29th September 2026, internationally acclaimed chef Judy Joo joins Chef Director Arturo Granato at Galvin Bistrot & Bar for a very special one-night-only collaboration.

Expect a four-course menu bringing together Judy’s bold, contemporary Korean flavours and Arturo’s refined Mediterranean cooking.

£75pp, including a glass of fizz on arrival
Optional w**e pairing £45pp

An evening of exceptional food, creativity and collaboration in the heart of Spitalfields.

Book now via the link in our bio.

19/08/2026

☀️ Make the Most of Summer at Galvin Bistrot & Bar 🍋

Our Taste of Summer Sharing Feast is here until 15th September - but with summer flying by, now’s the perfect time to book your table. 🌿

Gather around the table and enjoy a vibrant selection of Mediterranean dishes, from generous appetisers and mains to delicious desserts, all designed to be shared and enjoyed together.

🍽️ Summer Sharing Feast
✨ £29 per person
👯 Minimum 2 guests
📅 Available until 15th September

Think relaxed seasonal ingredients, vibrant flavours and plenty of good food to share.

Available for a limited time - book your summer feast before 15th September. 🥂

16/08/2026

🦪🍸🍷 Your after-work plans, sorted.

Oysters, martinis and rosé - the ultimate trio, all waiting at Galvin Bistrot & Bar during Oyster Hour.

🦪 £1 oysters
🍸 £5 mini martinis
🍷 £9 rosé

Monday–Thursday | 3pm–6pm
Friday & Saturday | 2:30pm–7pm

Gather your favourite people, grab a seat and make an evening of it.

📍 Galvin Bistrot & Bar, Spitalfields

14/08/2026

☀️ Summer tastes better in the Med. 🍋

Light, fresh and full of Mediterranean flavour - our summer dishes are made for warm days and long evenings on the terrace.

Think vibrant plates, seasonal flavours and your favourite glass of chilled w**e in hand. 🍷

The perfect recipe for summer? Good food, sunshine, and a seat on our terrace. ✨

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08/08/2026

Summer parties, sorted.

Make the most of the warmer weather with a private celebration on the terrace at Galvin Bistrot & Bar.

Think flowing rosé, freshly shucked oysters, delicious canapés and plenty of sunshine - the perfect setting for summer parties, team socials, drinks and special celebrations.

Planning your next event? Get in touch with our events team and make the terrace yours.

06/08/2026

WIN A TASTE OF SUMMER FOR TWO ☀️

We're giving one lucky winner the chance to enjoy our Taste of Summer Menu for two, complete with a refreshing Mediterranean Spritz each.

The perfect excuse for a long lunch, date night or catch-up with friends.

To enter:

✨ Follow
✨ Like this post
✨ Tag the person you'd bring with you! (each comment counts as a new entry)

The winner will be announced on August 21st 2026

Good luck! 🍋

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Address

35, Spital Square
London
E16DY

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 11:59pm
Friday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm
	5:30pm - 9:30pm

Website

https://galvinrestaurants.com/restaurant-cocktail-bar-spitalfields-market-city-galvin-bistrot-bar/

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