http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse The Porterhouse - London, 21-22 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NA, United Kingdom en http://cdn.trustedplaces.com/i/uploads/placepics/12439_16c33268.140.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1b7sf6
Review by jennyc

Rating: 1.00
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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!!!!]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:26:37 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1b7sf685948966 jennyc 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1y8im7
Review by Polkadot

Rating: 4.00
Tags: relaxed, modern pub, mature, young professionals, standard pub food, friendly
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!]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:15:23 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1y8im71142658445 Polkadot relaxed modern pub mature young professionals standard pub food friendly 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1o9eu7
Review by sparklepants

Rating: 4.00
Tags: live music, indie, friendly

I love the Porterhouse, but it just seems to be getting busier and busier?!! Especially during footy season as they have large screens downstairs. Itâ¬"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!!
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Review by lolfin

Rating: 4.00
Tags: relaxed, cool & smart, beer garden, independent pub, students
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.

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Review by DanniLou85

Rating: 4.00
Tags: friendly, cool & smart, traditional pub
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 :)]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:58:59 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1m6cx71375129310 DanniLou85 friendly cool & smart traditional pub 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1q8am7
Review by chrisp

Rating: 4.00
Tags: live music, late license, live, young and fun, students, friendly, relaxed
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.]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:03:43 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1q8am7834212281 chrisp live music late license live young and fun students friendly relaxed 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1n28h9
Review by oogywawa

Rating: 4.00
Tags: live music, late license, modern pub, mature, cool & smart, live, young professionals, standard pub food, young and fun, students, sexy, trendy, friendly, relaxed, posh
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...]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:43:07 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1n28h9488790755 oogywawa live music late license modern pub mature cool & smart live young professionals standard pub food young and fun students sexy trendy friendly relaxed posh 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1404k8
Review by Mariabruj

Rating: 5.00
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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!]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:04:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1404k81414687525 Mariabruj 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/142498
Review by Jimbo

Rating: 3.00
Tags: posh, indie, mature, live, young professionals, crowded, expensive, trendy, lively
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!]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:06:27 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/142498930498455 Jimbo posh indie mature live young professionals crowded expensive trendy lively 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/119428
Review by lenalouise

Rating: 3.00
Tags: live music, brewery, pub chain, friendly staff, food, cozy
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!]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:58:59 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1194281797416226 lenalouise live music brewery pub chain friendly staff food cozy 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1572v8
Review by ragados

Rating: 5.00
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The finest Pub with the best selection of Beers in London. Any beer drinker simply has to visit it. You'll not have much money when you leave though!]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:06:12 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1572v8526263845 ragados 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1x8147
Review by Fen

Rating: 5.00
Tags: lively, gastro pub, live, good value, crowded, friendly
Great Irish bar in Covent Garden that is also a Microbrewery. They have so many beers under one roof it will tempt you to stay and have another and another. There's even a menu of all the beers you can try from around the World. Great for those indesisive drinkers who are spoilt for choice as to what beer to try next. There's even live music and lunch and evening food menu's for those wanting to make a whole day of it. A really good place to go with a nice atmosphere just bring your friends.

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Review by Miss_Piggy

Rating: 4.00
Tags: Beer, non-brand pub, Independant, Raspberry Beer, standard pub food, traditional pub, independent pub
Whenever I can remember how to find it and want a pub that isn't a boring chain I visit the Porter House.

It never fails to charm visitors and there is always something for the most pickiest of drinkers. My favourite beer is the raspberry one (due to holding fantastic memories of one spontaneous drunken afternoon).

I have also celebrated with champagne and a meal there.

I will be visiting again and taking whoever I am with for a sampling beer session.
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Review by alexhorsey

Rating: 4.00
Tags: friendly, variety of beer, pub chain, traditional pub, expensive
The Porter house has its own beer menue from around the world as well as its own brews, that in itself should be enough. but also has a buzzing atmosphere and a crazy interior. fairly expensive and it does not seem to stock any regular largers, but it is in covent garden. one of the better pubs in Central London.]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:50:39 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1541o91349005602 alexhorsey friendly variety of beer pub chain traditional pub expensive 51.510475 -0.12381 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1u20q9
Review by sokratis

Rating: 3.00
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Went there again recently in a quieter day. Not that great without the buzzing atmospehere.]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:45:14 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1l19j8/the-porterhouse/1u20q9671240583 sokratis 51.510475 -0.12381