Galvin Green Man

January 25, 2025, I attended the Burns Night celebration at Galvin Green Man, a historic pub and restaurant near Chelmsford, Essex. The evening was a delightful blend of Scottish tradition and culinary excellence. The event featured a four-course menu priced at £48 per person, accompanied by Scottish bagpipes and the traditional haggis ceremony. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to seasonal and local ingredients. The ambiance was enhanced by the historic setting of the pub, which dates back to 1341, providing a cozy and authentic atmosphere. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, contributing to a memorable experience. While the food was exceptional, the overall experience of the Burns Night celebration at Galvin Green Man was truly enjoyable, offering a perfect blend of tradition, atmosphere, and high-quality cuisine.

Beautiful restaurant in a lovely setting. Had a business lunch with a colleague, had the set menu, the food was special and superb value for money. Definitely will be going back

I took my wife here for her birthday meal got to say Superb food the star of the evening for us was the sausage roll "OH GOD" it was phenomenal please keep this on the menu definitely was the best one I have tasted for many years this I was blown away Was great not to loud cosy feel with the Christmas decor a superb evening Thank you very much also for the birthday treat at the end Much appreciated

Lovely food, great service and they gave us a private room to accommodate us. Can't fault their service. A thoroughly enjoyable meal. I had the halibut for main, friends had the Chateaubriand. Compliments to the chef!

Had not visited before however wouldn’t hesitate to return. Focaccia was really light with some beautiful balsamic vinegar to dip into. OH and I had the chateaubriand, dauphinois potatoes, broccoli and side of honeyed chantanay carrots. The steak was the most tender well cooked piece of beef that we’ve both had for a long time. Our compliments to the chef. Hubby had treacle tart & chantilly cream and I had crème brûlée with wine poached pear. Gorgeous bottle of Rioja accompanied dinner and good strong coffee to finish a great meal. Service was on point, not intrusive.

The historic ambience, dating back to 1341, created a charming and inviting atmosphere. We began our meal with a glass of Galvin Champagne, which was well-balanced, fresh, and lively, offering delightful aromas of pear, greengage, and citrus fruit. For the main course, we savoured a perfectly cooked sirloin steak, accompanied by crispy chips and honeyed chantenay carrots. Following this, we delighted in a selection of farmhouse cheeses paired with seeded rye crackers and house chutney. The service was impeccable—attentive and friendly, making us feel genuinely welcome. I highly recommend Galvin Green Man for a memorable dining experience!

Absolutely lovely restaurant. Went yesterday for my partner's 25th birthday, and we had a wonderful time. Staff was very friendly, food was delicious and the atmosphere was delightful. As a hospitality worker herself, she couldn't find a fault, and only had high remarks! We highly recommend and will be coming again 😊

We went expecting more but unfortunately we were slightly disappointed considering the cost. There’s no disputing that it’s a lovely building with some great features and friendly staff but the Sunday lunch was slightly underwhelming at that price point. £42 plus 12.5% service charge for a 3 course Sunday lunch is probably at the higher end compared to other places in the area and we left with the opinion that there are better options for less locally. We can’t comment on the other menus that are offered on other days but unfortunately not somewhere we’d choose to return for Sunday lunch.

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

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