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The Port House London, London, Greater London

The Port House London

4.6 (597)
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
417 Strand, London, Greater London 00000

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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 597 people are saying

The Port House London reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Port House London offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food and service," making it perfect for pre-theatre dining. Guests rave about the "authentic tapas experience" and "extensive gluten-free options." The attentive staff and "excellent wine list" enhance the dining experience, although some note occasional service lapses.
597 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not good at all. The atmosphere was really good and so was the wine. It was a pity the food did not match the rest of the experience. The Gambas pil pil were totally tasteless but they did remove them from the bill. So much choice around that we won’t go back.

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  2. Jack

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this tapas place! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere was vibrant and cozy, perfect for a night out with friends. And the food? Divine! Each dish was bursting with flavor, and the presentation was stunning. We tried a variety of tapas, and every single one was delicious. The patatas bravas and croquetas were highlights. Can't wait to come back and try more! Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and company.

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  3. Rosy

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food felt like it was mass produced and heated up on site. Octopus and baby squid was on the chewy side and the churros was crispy and the chocolate dipping sauce was runny. However, there is a good ambience and ok drinks selection.

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  4. Mitch

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and nice ambiance. Seating is a bit cramped but other than that was lovely

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  5. Panos

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good tapas, super friendly staff, and an awesome port wine selection. Would definitely go back

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  6. Gary

    London62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is excellent, great for sharing The wine list is vey interesting with some great wines

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  7. Clare

    Manchester/Greater Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wine, faultless service. Favourite restaurant in London.

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  8. Morag

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent as ever. A food gem in the heart of London. Quite crowded on Saturday evening, so picking a quieter time if you can would be advisable.

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  9. David

    Buckinghamshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A proper authentic tapas experience in the centre of London. Add in a ray of sunshine and you would genuinely think you were in Spain. Excellent

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  10. Andy

    Gloucestershire26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and an amazing atmosphere. Great for pre-theatre, or a special evening meal 😊

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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 597 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden

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Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Port House London

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
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