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As an alternative to STI's you could use Tektro RL520 for the brakes and bar ends for shifting. This is definately the budget option but can work well.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tektro-rl520-drop-bar-brake-levers/rp-prod34840https://www.evanscycles.com/shimano-6480-ultegra-8-speed-bar-end-shifters-00102173
Is there any downside to chucking drops on a hybrid like this?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391935162393