The Port House London

4.6

518 Reviews

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

The cellar-like, candlelit restaurant is ideally located in the heart of the West End and only steps away from Covent Garden's Piazza. Sourcing its wine from all regions of Spain and Portugal, they serve an array of fine ports and sherries.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 7836 7764
Website
https://www.porthouse.ie/strand
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
417 Strand, London, Greater London 00000
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Port House London is a "gem of a restaurant" offering "outstanding" tapas with a "fantastic" selection of wine and ports. Visitors enjoy its "cosy" and "authentic" atmosphere, making it "perfect for a pre-theatre dinner." While service can occasionally be slow, the "lovely" staff and "delicious" food keep guests returning.

518 Reviews

M
Mike
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend. Lovely food, attentive, engaging staff. Great food, not cheap but great quality and worth every penny.
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andrew
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding hidden gem that makes you feel as if you are in Galicia/ Spain. Outstanding.
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Lelia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Manchego burgers are delicious. Rioja amazing. So is all of the port.
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Annette
Warwickshire
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute gem of a find only a short walk from Covent Garden. Some of the best tapas I’ve had in a long time, great atmosphere and a lovely team that work there. Highly recommend. The crispy pork and croquette platter were particularly good. Book in advance as it’s a popular place.
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David
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. 4th visit and never fails to deliver. Excellent for smaller parties at any time. Everything is efficient and an enjoyable experience.
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Morag
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Spanish food and wine venue, tucked away on a busy London street. Food very good, with a wide variety of authentic Spanish options.
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Rob
Dorset
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely taverna-like restaurant. Food was served promptly and delicious. The 12.5% service charge was unexpected and not welcomed.
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Owen
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service a bit slow and good not as good as normal. Big fan of this venue generally.
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clare
Dubai
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely find in the middle of the Strand. Great for some tapas and wine!
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David
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This one of my favorite restaurants in London. I find it very friendly with good service and good food. They have a good selection of wines at reasonable prices. The set out of the restaurant creates a great atmosphere. I will continue to return.
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FAQs

The Port House London offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7836 7764.

The Port House London is rated 4.6 stars by 518 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

417 Strand, London, Greater London 00000

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.porthouse.ie/strand
Phone number
020 7836 7764

The Port House London

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 518 people are saying

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Loved For

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