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The Porter’s Table

3.9 (171)
£26 to £40
British
Shelton St, London, Greater London WC2H 9PU

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The Porter’s Table

3.9
£26 to £40
British
Covent Garden

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Take your seat for epic feasting. A place where flavours do the talking and carefully sourced ingredients are turned into bold, generous plates designed for sharing. It's freshly grilled, family-style dining where you can taste it all and share the atmosphere of goodness and community that only Guinness can bring. It's food cooked for connection. Located in the heart of London's iconic Covent Garden, our ever-evolving menu partners with beers poured just metres from where they're made and a wine list curated with the very same attention to detail.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Irish, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Not only are we host to a stunning restaurant The Porters Table on the ground floor we also have some amazing private dining options available. Our spaces can host various party sizes ranging from 10 people up to 60 people, our events team are on hand to offer the best option!
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Cross street
    Shelton Street & Langley Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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3.9

3.9
(171)
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Porter's Table offers a delightful mix of "fabulous food" and "great service" in a vibrant setting. Guests praise the attentive staff and commend the Guinness-infused menu, notably the steak pie and drinks. Although some find room for improvement in food temperature and atmosphere, the overall experience remains enjoyable and memorable.
171 Reviews
  1. lady Janda

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience. It was my daughter 30th birthday and they looked after her. The server was lovely and we had her laughing along. Nothing was too much trouble. Enjoyed our meal. Thank you.

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  2. Elaine

    Newcastle2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Second visit was fine. But an unacceptable wait for condiments etc 50/50staff

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  3. matt

    Hertfordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Being part of an iconic brand and the second visit, this was disappointing. This was within the Porter restaurant. It was pretty empty on a Friday night, whilst the venue is nice, pretty new and clean, the service could be sharper, our drinks just sat on the end of the bar for some time with team lulling around and dancing to music rather than helping our server and bringing them over. Starters, the bread was heavy and the butter cold, olives really nice. For mains we had the pie for 2, it was dry as it had been sitting around for a while but the main issue is that it wasn't a pie at all - it was steak stew with a separately baked pastry disc on top, the disc wasn't even the same size as the dish. It was quite tasty but the gravy didn't taste of Guinness and I'd hate visitors to Britain thinking that's what we call a pie! The prices are good for London and the security team attentive and welcoming, but overall disappointing.

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  4. Charles

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice surroundings and great location but very basic food and quite dear

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  5. Dawn

    Essex6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, nice atmosphere however food was luke warm. Cheese for dessert was dry and hard, was told because its vintage!!!

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  6. Diarmuid

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff were wonderful, but the food was average which was disappointing given the price point. It was also very loud even though it wasn't full - it has lots of hard surfaces and high ceilings meaning sounds just keeps bouncing around. There was WiFi but I couldn't find out the password to join it (even the guest WiFi is password protected!). And the lifts are via the lift on the 4th Floor, with no signage in the restaurant to explain this - meaning the poor staff have to be bothered by people asking where are the toilets! Overall, can't say I'm eager to go back.

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  7. Dawn

    Warwickshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, helpful and professional staff. Lovely food and drinks. Great toilets

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  8. chris

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited here after the Guinness Brewery Tour, round the corner, serving all the 'Guinness' beers brewed locally with a great choice. A good variety of meals to choose from and across all budgets. We pre-booked a table but restaurant was nice and quiet on a Sunday lunchtime. Service was excellent and a surprise dessert for our Birthday guest. Overall a great experience.

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  9. ExMicky

    Derbyshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and surroundings. Food was average, expected a bit more flavour from the sharing Guinness pie.

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  10. Phil

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good variety and quality of food. Excellent service from charming and friendly staff.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Irish, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Not only are we host to a stunning restaurant The Porters Table on the ground floor we also have some amazing private dining options available. Our spaces can host various party sizes ranging from 10 people up to 60 people, our events team are on hand to offer the best option!
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Cross street
    Shelton Street & Langley Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a quieter, more relaxed visit to The Porter’s Table, aim for a Sunday evening, guests report it can be noticeably quieter then, and one party found the dining room had mostly emptied by about 8:30pm.

Sunday is a good choice for a quieter, more relaxed visit, guests report the ground floor being relatively empty around 1:30pm and Sunday evenings tending to feel calm.

Yes, The Porter’s Table works well for special evenings: reviewers praise the comfortable seating and mood lighting, and several celebratory visits (New Year’s Eve, birthdays) with attentive service and standout dishes like the ribeye are reported.

The Porter’s Table offers a well‑presented, comfortable dining room with mood lighting and an open kitchen, and the venue’s tiered floors mean some areas (for example the upper dining levels) can feel quieter for conversation.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, relaxed clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to The Porter’s Table.

Yes, The Porter’s Table welcomes private parties and can host private gatherings.

Yes, The Porter’s Table sits within the Guinness brewery complex and guests enjoy a pleasant yard/courtyard and outdoor bar area for drinks and casual al fresco moments.

Some plates are made for sharing, guests note the Guinness soda bread is generously sized for two to three people, and starters like the pork belly are described as perfect for sharing between two.

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The Porter’s Table

3.9
£26 to £40
British
Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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