The Porterhouse

jennyc

Bad Customer Service 4th January 2009

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Porterhouse was always a nice place to go for a drink, food etc., and we have always chosen Porterhouse compare to other places in Covent Garden, until recently, when we have experienced an unusual customer service. First of full the barmen has been absolutely rude and for some reason not a very happy person, who has served my boyfriend by letting him know that he's just hates the job and don't want to be there at all, which obviously not really our problem, but then when my boyfriend replied as why he is being so rude, instead the barmen has just called security and with no reason we have been asked to leave. It was very unexpected as taking into account that I do not drink alcohol at all and quietly having a conversation by the table with my friends I had to be embarrassed by Porterhouse staff making me and my friends leaving the pub...Well at least I have noticed that other people who were sitting next to our table weren't happy by the behavior of staff and had to leave too, so next time if anyone fancies to go to Porterhouse be prepared of bad customer service and disrespect to customers!!!!

Polkadot

A haven in Covent Garden 4th September 2008

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The Porterhouse is a haven amongst the busy, touristy streets of Covent Garden. The pub itself is huge and sprawling with many floors and an abundance of nooks and crannies with makes it perfect for a get together with friends or a quiet date tucked away in the corner somewhere - just arrange where to meet first or you'll never find one another! Huge range of continental beers and good pub food at reasonable prices. Music is loud enough to be heard but not overbearing and it attracts a fairly smart but relaxed, slightly older crowd. Outdoor area is a bonus in the summer!

sparklepants

Too packed?! 28th August 2008

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I love the Porterhouse, but it just seems to be getting busier and busier?!! Especially during footy season as they have large screens downstairs. It’s very big and takes a while to get used to where you are going! I have no sense of direction but I would still advise you to meet your friends before you go in! Oh, and go to the toilets in pairs! They have live music which is quite a good laugh and other than that they play your usual kind of indie rock n roll. Still a great pub, get there early if you want a seat and to be served!!

lolfin

Porterhouse 25th August 2008

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Me and a few friends found this bar after wandering around covent garden one evening and stumbled across what i believe to be a fantastic find
I found the Porterhouse to have a lot of chrisma and charactor. The only problem we had was finding somewhere to sit.The outside area was not being used and inside all the small booths were taken. he porterhouse is split on lots of different levels and has a great oldey-worldey feel.
i found the porterhouse to have a very different and charming feel and the staff were very polite.
a good place if you are looking for something with that little bit extra.

DanniLou85

Great fun! 24th August 2008

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I stumbled into here after a meal at La Tasca with friends as we just wanted somewhere to go for a quick drink before going home... What we found was the largest selection of beers I've seen in the UK, a lively atmosphere and friendly bar staff. We ended up spending a few hours in there chatting to another group who said it was their favourite place at Covent Garden! While I wouldn't necessarily agree, I had a great night and found it wasn't just your typical pub - I would definitely go back.

The area outside is also worth a mention as when it stopped raining (!) lots of people piled out of the doors to enjoy the Covent Garden atmosphere :)

chrisp

The Madhouse 18th August 2008

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It's HUGE! It's NOISY! It's RAMMED!

Everything about the Porterhouse is over the top, but it's all the more fun for it. The rooms and bars are laid out like a verticle labyrinth, with odd little alcoves and snugs seemingly bolted on randomly in the most unlikely places. But there's a great selection of beer, there's usually live music, and you can certainly do much worse in this part of town, which probably accounts for its rampant popularity. Oh, and next time you're there when there's a band on, see if you can find them. It's the smallest stage in London.

Niamheen at 18/08/08

Lol, so true :-)

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oogywawa

Cavernous, great beer, great atmosphere 29th April 2008

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I always make a point of heading to Porterhouse when in the Capital. You always know what you are going to get in this megaladon of a pub. More bars than you care to explore swallow up as many punters as can fit in and it still manages to retain a certain intimacy with it's low lighting and phenomenal array of 200+ bottles & home brewed draught ales, porters and lagers. The "Wrasslers" Stout was voted by the late lamented Beer Hunter Michael Jackson as the world's best and who would disagree. It makes Guiness look like a sickly, pasty faced child compared to its Falstaffian body and depth.

There is regularly live music and all this adds to the wonderfully Irish laid back atmosphere of probably the best pub in the Covent Garden area. The one in Temple Bar, Dublin though smaller is as good and enough off the beaten track to avoid most of the witless stag do's...

Mariabruj

9th August 2007

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I agree with the other reviewers - great beer, great atmosphoere - and don't forget the live music in the basement! And if you get there early, it's fine for big groups of people as well!

Jimbo

Got Beers you've never heard of! 8th August 2007

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Great Irish Bar with beautiful interrior design and one of the longest Beer menus I have ever seen! For a central London bar, everything is reasonably priced.

Remember that it's almost always packed and it's easy to get lost in there!!! Have your mates go to the bar and get you a new pint. If you go, after all that beer, there is no way you can find your friends again!!! Not until the next morning, anyway!

lenalouise

maze 3rd August 2007

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This is a pretty cool place. Excellent for those of you who like your beers. However, they couldn't have made the layout of the place more confusing! There's 3 levels (I think) but inbetween, there's mid levels and so many different little alcoves! I learnt that if you wanna meet someone there, you'd better meet them outside because there's no way you'd find them on a busy night!