Galvin at Windows

This gem of a restaurant, a stone-throw from Hyde Park and walking distance from Mayfair, comes with excellent credentials. It’s not just set in a beautiful area of London,  but it’s also hosted by the Hilton Hotel and, in addition, boasts a Michelin Start. Once you’ve walked past the Hilton’s impressive lobby and taken the lift to the 28th floor, you’ll have the choice between a top notch restaurant or a tempting cocktail bar. If time is on your side, why not try both? 

The menu features seasonally inspired dishes based on modern French haute cuisine. Among the tasty treats available on the menu du jour: octopus with saffron aioli, roasted pork rump with caramelised apple and baked apple mousse with spiced crumble and vanilla ice cream. Whatever you pick, your taste buds will not be disappointed. 

Having indulgent in a range of delicious flavours, you’re probably ready for a post-dinner drink. Head on over to the adjacent bar and be ready for a change of atmosphere: the lights are dimmer and the music more prominent (a live saxophonist is playing some all time classics). And of course let’s not forget the drinks: the menu has it all, from signature cocktails designed by Galvin’s mixologist to the usual classics. But even the classics are a little special when sipped on the 28th floor of the Hilton. Think pink gin and tonic with little red edible hearts floating in your glass. Sit back, enjoy and watch the city lights flicker in the distance.

Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. And fear not, although the typical menu comes with quite a price tag, there are always offers for a set lunch or dinner menu which makes this a great pick also for more budget conscious restaurant lovers. 

28 floors up - you definitely won't be disappointed having lunch or dinner here. 

It’s a hidden gem in the wealth of London offering panoramic views all the way round the restaurant and bar. Try and nab a window seat obviously, however not to worry they also have a clever higher middle platform which provides a similar look out over the city.

Althoughthe décor inside is more reminiscent of a standard hotel dining room, the efficient and cheerful waiter service and buzz of the place made it a memorable evening. The restaurant has a selection of menus to choose from and we picked our evenings choices from MENU DU JOUR. 

We chose the following:

Salad of beetroot, fig, almond granola & calvados jelly

Pork cheek “pot-au-feu” & braised vegetables

Potato gnocchi, sweetcorn, baby leek & camembert

Corn fed chicken, sautéed mushrooms, caramelised apple & braising jus

Selection of seasonal cheeses from “Buchanans”

The eclectic dishes are made with premium ingredients and beautiful presentation, you definitely won't regret booking a table here.

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Perfect for: Girly lunches/dinner, proposals, something romantic

A fancy place for a fancy night out 28 floors up. When you think of views over London this place wouldn’t have hit top 10 in my list, mainly because I didn’t know it existed. It’s a hidden gem in the wealth of spectacular London views of the city offering panoramic views over Park Lane, Green Park right the way round. Try and nab a window seat obviously, however not to worry they also have a clever higher middle platform which provides a similar look out over the city. I found it quite hard to find (not usually finding myself in the area) and immediately felt relieved at wearing a dress…you would feel out of place if you didn’t dress up a little.

Although not quite spectacular décor inside and more reminiscent of a standard hotel dining room, the efficient and cheerful waiter service and buzz of the place made it a memorable evening. We had luckily pre-booked on a travel zoo dinner offer which gave you a cocktail/ wine on arrival with 3 set courses for 29…the macaron dessert was divine. With tips and a further glass of wine drunk it came to about 50 per person and we left full up! Avoid the still bottle of water and opt for tap water, I got tricked into that one! An extra star for the divine marshmallows in the jar at the end.

After wanting to try this restaurant for ages, my boyfriend treated me for my birthday.

The service was 5*, as was the food and drink.

We had the £35 lunch menu which had 3 courses and a Bellini. Although you only get two choices per course, this suited us and we thought it was a bargain for a Michelin starred restaurant.

The food was cooked to perfection and the addition of chocolates was lovely when we ordered coffee.

As it was my birthday, they sent out an extra cake, however I was a little bit disappointed that we weren't sat by the window.

The view was excellent, but when seated you don't have 360 degree views due to the raised seating section in the middle, so it's worth a wander round the floor after.

Overall we had a lovely time and would definitely go back.

Visited this restaurant with a friend who had a Groupon voucher for 'Picnic in the Sky'. We got a cocktail each and a platter including chicken wings, mini burgers and mini pound cakes. Everything was delicious, the service was impeccable (you pay service charge on top of the voucher). We finished the food quite quickly and stayed for more (non-alcoholic) drinks, as we couldn't stretch to the £16 cocktail prices. Our booking was at 8pm which was a perfect time to watch the sunset over London and then also see the bright lights when it got a bit darker. I'm so used to seeing London views which include the river, it was nice to see a different side of London.

A friend and I had a voucher for cocktails and a picnic sharing platter in the bar. We managed to book a table on a Friday night and was amazed to find we had seats overlooking Hyde Park, especially considering we were using a voucher. We had an amazing experience from start to finish and loved every minute of our experience at Galvin’s. The staff were all friendly and added a personal touch. The bar itself was very impressive and the live DJ created a very chilled atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and catching up with friends before the weekend. The picnic sharing platter was perfect, we especially loved the mini burgers! Having looked at the bar menu, the cocktails ranged from about £12-£19, so a little pricey, however perfect for a little treat!