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Porterhouse WC2-1 Feb 2018. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 18-02-2018
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Porterhouse Sep 2018. (Pub, External). Published on 09-09-2018
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Porterhouse WC2-plaque Feb 2018. (Pub, External). Published on 18-02-2018
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Porterhouse, London

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Operator: Porterhouse Brewery Company
21-22 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7NA (View on Google Map)
(020) 7379 7917
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A Tardis-like multi-levelled establishment, featuring riveted steel beams, industrial style pipes providing the air-conditioning, polished handrails, cabinets of beer, whiskies, and spirits collected by the owners since the 1990s, and an impressive clock with exposed mechanism. The pub was designed by Irish architect Frank Ennis and claims to be the largest pub in London; it is the London showcase for Ireland's Porterhouse Brewery Company. The various Porterhouse Brewery beers are served under gas pressure but are unpasteurised. There is a large range of American, Belgian and other European bottled beers, plus two to three cask ales.

Food served includes burgers, pizza, pies, steak, sandwiches, and various snacks; and of course Sunday roasts. A large outdoor area at the front of the premises, heated in winter, provides for smokers and al-fresco dining. Very popular with the after-work crowd and then the evening revellers; live music towards the end of the week.

A wall plaque commemorates the artist JMW Turner, who lived in a house on the site.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
10/03/2025
Last surveyed
02/04/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Porterestate Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16686
Asset of Community Value

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A bewilderingly multi-levelled establishment, featuring riveted steel beams, industrial pipes, polished handrails and an impressive clock with exposed mechanism. It claims to be the largest pub in London. There are real ales, snacks and meals. A wall plaque commemorates that artist JMW Turner lived in a house on the site. Won the CAMRA Pub Design Award for refurbishment in 2001.

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sambrook's - Wandle
Sambrook's - Wandle

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Purity - Mad Goose , Windsor & Eton - Guardsman

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Thu to Sat evenings
Garden Garden
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Events Events
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
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Nearby Station (300m)
London Charing Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (300m)
Charing Cross

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