Galvin Green Man
Restaurant · Great Waltham ·

Galvin Green Man

Restaurant · Great Waltham ·

14th-century pub with local beers, seasonal British plates

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Main Rd, Howe Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 1BG, United Kingdom Get directions

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Main Rd, Howe Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 1BG, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1245 408820
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"The Essex outpost of the Galvin empire is this big, busy pub, where there’s always something going on, from live music evenings to special events. The friendly team offer a warm welcome and the original 14th-century building provides all the rustic charm you’d expect, while a modern barn extension and a charming riverside garden complete the picture. The extensive menu offers an appealing mix of classic British and Mediterranean influenced dishes which are big on flavour, and the 'Bib Gourmand' menu is a steal." - Michelin Inspector

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Galvin Green Man

andy G.

Google
Went for the wife's birthday last week, we had booked via the website but when we got there we were told there was not a table booked in our name, it turns out we had been lead onto a different place on line and booked a pub in Harlow !! The staff were superb and fitted us in to a dining area at the end of the bar which was brilliant, there were 8 of us. From start to finish the service, food and drinks were excellent. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

Sarah H.

Google
Is this the best Fish and Chips I've ever had?.. quiet possibly. As a self proclaimed foodie this is top level standards. Batter is light and tasty not greasy. Fish flaked and fell apart, you could taste how fresh it was. Plus the mushy peas were made fresh. 10/10 would come back

Essex F.

Google
Outstanding to say the least! We were greeted with a glass of champagne which went down a treat. For starters we enjoyed the duck liver parfait & ham & chicken terrine, followed by the best steak we’ve ever eaten - the chateaubriand is a choice you won’t regret! Delicious, tender, tasty & quite easily one of the best dishes. Desserts saw us take on the lemon meringue tart and burnt basque cheesecake - both exceptional. If you need a reason to visit, the chateaubriand is worth it alone!

Genaro S.

Google
Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford is a cozy pub set in a charming old building with warm, inviting lighting. The place is clean and well maintained, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers classic British dishes with a modern touch. The haddock was one of the best I have had in London. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure guests feel welcome. Prices reflect the quality and care in the food. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. Overall, it’s a great spot for a quality meal in a comfortable setting.

Lorraine H.

Google
What a lovely restaurant, setting and decor. The food was very tasty. I loved the Artichoke soup excellent. I wasn’t happy that the chicken l ordered had no traditional veg, which l mistakingly expected, needed to order seperate. My husband ordered fish and lentils, Unfortunately he got. home after 40min journey, and it gave him an upset tummy. Service was good.

Gabi W.

Google
We were lucky to get a Valentine’s Day booking at Galvin Green Man; the food was great, the service amazing and personalised (thanks Emma!) and even though we were seated in the pub, the atmosphere was wonderful and the table was spacious. As a vegan, I was apprehensive about the set menu, but I was reassured on the phone before our booking that there would be options. On the day, I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, each menu item was delicious and both my non-vegan boyfriend and I agreed that the mushroom risotto was the best we both had ever had. Overall, I would highly recommended Galvin for both those who have dietary requirements and those who are happy to have anything on the menu. The portion sizes were generous, the quality of the food was high and the service was fantastic.

Thomas

Google
Beautiful family meal on Sunday for two birthdays. Would love to see the local distillery Essex Spirits stocked as well as Chelmsford's leading brewery, Radio City. Exceptional customer service too. Thank you.

Le C.

Google
I only have good things to say about the Galvin Green Man. I orginally reviewed this restaurant as quite average having been left disappointed after an anniversary meal. The staff reached out to me to apologise and invited me to try their food again. My wife and I went today for a Sunday roast. The food was immaculate, very tasty and cooked perfectly. Both my wife and I had the beef and chicken duo and can recommend it to anybody visiting. Staff were attentive and did a great job of making sure everything was okay without being too intrusive. One of the best roasts ive had locally.

Brendan H.

Yelp
Great food and lovely setting. Always a special treat when dining here and looking forward to the next visit.

Guven H.

Yelp
If you are ever in the Essex area this is a real gem and worth a visit. Lovely surroundings and above all fantastic food. Service is polite, friendly and second to none. Definitely be coming back