The Port House - Menu

417, WC2R 0PD, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

🛍 Wine, Spanish, Catalan, European

4.3 💬 5514 Reviews
The Port House

Phone: +442078367764

Address: 417, WC2R 0PD, City of London,Westminster, United Kingdom

City: City of London,Westminster

Menu Dishes: 10

Reviews: 5514

Website: http://porthouse.ie

"Went to this restaurant Friday booked a table. All I can say is how disappointing the standard of the tapas were everything felt like it was cook from frozen the food was cold even the prawns cooked in olive oil were cold. The bread was stale . I know tapas are small portions but these were tiny and did not reflect any other Tapas restaurants we had ever eaten in both in the UK or in Spain . We stayed for a total of 30 mins spent 85 pounds and were so hungry we got a take away after the theatre. The food can not be described as quality, we went even offered a glass of wine with our meal. Really low point was the squid again arrived cold . Pokey little table with poor service. It is my opinion this place is trading on tourists but it is not value for money . Table wasn't very clean. All in all a total disappointment way below par and not surprising the restaurant was almost empty . Don't waste your money this restaurant gives Tapas a bad name."

Full menu - 10 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Entrées

Seafood

Chicken Wings

Appetizer

Egg Dishes

Meat Dishes

Sides

Sandwiches

Stuart Stuart

Absolutely delicious! Friendly staff, really attentive. Food was superb, will definitely return when back in London.

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Andrew
Andrew

Great venue and gave been before but staff were very indifferent and we felt that we had become an inconvenience when asked to be served


Melissa
Melissa

The staff were war, welcoming and prompt, the food was spectacular and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. I can't say enough about this treasure of a place!!!


dursleytraveller
dursleytraveller

Came here having looked at the reviews. Why have we never been here? Fabulous food, brilliant staff, great atmosphere and gorgeous gin cocktails. Will be back. View menu


dwestmaas
dwestmaas

My husband and I dined at The Port House for dinner during our stay at the Strand Palace. We enjoyed it so much that we returned for lunch a few days later. We sampled a variety of tapas from the menu and found everything to be delicious. There wasn't a single dish that we wouldn't order again.


Sightseer789601
Sightseer789601

After having our reservation cancelled at another restaurant, we decided to visit this one instead. The positive reviews were accurate, as the staff was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a variety of dishes including meat croquettes, 5-star cured ham, grilled squid, and tempura tetila with honey - all of which were delicious. To top off our meal, we indulged in a port tasting and cheese board, which was a delightful way to end our dining experience.


Bobcat012
Bobcat012

We returned after a few years gap and the food, service and wine was as good as ever. Martin looked after us from start to finish with a friendly welcome thru to unobtrusive service throughout, we were never made to feel rushed. We had six tapas between two which we found to be ample. They do some great wines by the glass which allowed us to sample a few. We finished our meal with a port tasting with chocolate which went weIl. I highly recommend Port House for great tapas, wine and service. View menu


neilcal
neilcal

I normally swerve any restaurant on a busy London street like Strand, but two people independently recommended this place so we booked as it was near our hotel. The greeting was extremely friendly and the atmosphere is great, it’s not the most comfortable as the building is extremely narrow but the food more than makes up for it. Everything we had was beautifully cooked, and generous portions for tapas. Galician mushrooms on toast, scallops, chorizo rice, all the usual tapas staples and some different dishes too. Servers were friendly and knowledgable. I was only drinking beer but there were plenty of people enjoying their wines. Definitely going again next time we’re in London.


Indrajit
Indrajit

I have been visiting Port House for several years and I felt that they had a slight dip in quality last year. I was also seduced by Barrafina, which has a branch very close by, although it's not a fair comparison as they have very difference price points. We visited Port House again and were lucky to get a table (for five of us) as walk in's because the restaurant/bar was packed. Well I'm happy to say that the quality has again improved since our last visit although I sense that there's a degree of shrinkflation, judging by the portions. Still, the dishes were very tasty my favourites being the canneloni with duck meat, the squid ink rice, the chorizo with onions. The service was very good w...


DevonCharles
DevonCharles

Went to this restaurant Friday booked a table. All I can say is how disappointing the standard of the tapas were everything felt like it was cook from frozen the food was cold even the prawns cooked in olive oil were cold. The bread was stale . I know tapas are small portions but these were tiny and did not reflect any other Tapas restaurants we had ever eaten in both in the UK or in Spain . We stayed for a total of 30 mins spent 85 pounds and were so hungry we got a take away after the theatre. The food can not be described as quality, we went even offered a glass of wine with our meal. Really low point was the squid again arrived cold . Pokey little table with poor service. It is my opinio... View menu

Categories

  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
  • Spanish A vibrant selection of traditional Spanish dishes featuring authentic paella, flavorful tapas, and delicious seafood. Experience the rich flavors and culinary artistry of Spain right at your table. View menu
  • Catalan Catalan cuisine captures the heart of the Mediterranean with its rich flavors, offering dishes like hearty escalivada, succulent butifarra, and creamy crema catalana, celebrating the vibrant heritage of northeastern Spain.
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Wine
  • menu
  • Tapas
  • menu
  • Seating

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