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The Portman

4.0 (50 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Curry dish
Bob D.

this was convenient to our hotel. We called for a reservation (but really didn't need one at least the night we went). Service was good and the food was pretty decent for pub food

Beer battered haddock and chips with minty peas

This was the perfect pub for our Sunday dinner in London! We were traveling with a large family group (9 total, including 3 teen/preteens) and didn't have previous reservations...I thought we'd be out of luck, but I called in the morning and they were so lovely and gracious to fit us in with a 7pm reservation! All the food was delicious, so rich and flavorful, with a pretty presentation to boot. In our group some ordered the Sunday beef roast and others had fish chips...all was so excellent! We had wine and beer, but the cocktail list looked inspired. Would highly recommend The Portman!

Sunday roast- amazing!

The Sunday roast dinner was one of the best meals we had our entire trip!!! The staff were friendly and very helpful! We just stopped initially for drinks and then went back for dinner. So glad we did!

Sugar, darling!
Fernanda S.

Truth be told: I was looking for hash browns on Yelp, and the Portman popped up on my list. I got their and they didn't really have hash browns, but I love eggs Benedict so I was just as happy. Nice sunny day in London, hard to get, so you must enjoy the sun! Sit outside, and don't worry the waiter comes and serves you there too. You can order breakfast, brunch or lunch and they have amazing options to choose from. Since I was having a late meal, and didn't want to skip the next, I decided I should opt for the small eggs Benedict with a cappuccino. The price was a little high, but nothing insane - you can afford it. Service was nice, but not great. They should be a little more welcoming. I would come back to try the lunch dishes and maybe drink a pint.

Boiled eggs on "soldiers".
Lovet O.

The Portman was the first place (besides the hotel) I checked out once I arrived in London. It was pretty early (around 11am) and I was hungry. Luckily they had a breakfast/brunch menu. I ordered the French toast with two boiled eggs on "soldiers", and bacon. What I got was French toast with two boiled eggs on "soldiers". Did you catch that??? I am often wary when waiters/waitresses seldom write down my order. Because 9 out of 10 times they get my order wrong. And its not difficult. Anyways, the service was "eh" but the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately it was my first and last time at The Portman. The only thing memorable was the bad service.

Venison from the specials menu
Elisa T.

I was a bit sceptical walking into a pub (haven't had great experiences with pub food) but when we were led upstairs the place completely transformed into a fine dining restaurant (with fine dining prices). The menu mainly consisted of seafood. They even have their own oyster bar but I ordered venison (£18.50) from their specials menu while the rest of my party went with the Christmas crowd pleaser turkey (£16.50) (also from the specials menu). My dish completely exceeded my expectations, it was cooked to perfection with flavourful sides. I also ordered a Moscow mule and it was one of the best Moscow mules I've had! Pretty cheap at £8.50 too. Would definitely go back for a fancy lunch or dinner.

John O.

If you like bad service, attitude and burned eggs then this is your place. After one week in England I just had my worst meal. Our cute waitress has the personality of a frog.

Hans D.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Perfect full english with a pot of tea and a fruit salad. Great way to start your workday

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Steak night on Mondays. Awesome food and service! Happened to be right next to the hotel we were and gave it a shot. Well worth it.

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Great time, band played and we're amazing and had a wonderful time. Prices are good and fun evening.

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What a gem, good beer great food very relaxing and yes great free wifi.

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Genuinely good food, the guinea fowl really is up to their hype. Decent service, good atmosphere among the guests and not over priced.

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Devonshire Arms - Exterior building

Devonshire Arms

4.0(25 reviews)
1.2 miSoho
££

Such a cute, old fashioned place. Really really loved this location- only went for pints and little…read moresnacks but area is gorgeous as well pub is very cute. Overall really enjoyable experience. Was rather packed and service is quick but able to snag seat. Recommend

Flew in on a Sunday and arrived at my hotel around noon. Immediately went to the concierge to see…read moreif he could secure me a spot since I had zero luck trying to get a reservation on line for two weeks prior. Remarkable, he scored and I literally walked around the corner and saw the long line to get into the pub first. I was seated immediately, however, and proceeded to enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast. Room was very pleasant (there are so many I got lost returning to my table from a bio brake. Roast was very good ( but no Lawry's) and the sides excellent. Could not decide if my favorite was the roast potatoes (crispy outside soft inside) or the glazed carrots. Yorkshire pudding was good but again, I am to used to the Lawry's and this is a different style. Peas were, well, peas, but very fresh. The sticky toffee cake was excellent and the Guinness fresh, creamy and a proper pour. Good thing because the selection of winners by the glass and half bottles of wine were both a little thin. Overall wine list was good but I was alone and not up for drinking a full bottle by myself. Overall, very enjoyable and to judge by the crowd and difficulty in getting a reservation, one of the more popular in town.

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Devonshire Arms - Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

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Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

Lamb & Flag

4.2(194 reviews)
1.6 miCovent Garden
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Stopped by The Lamb & Flag while walking around Covent Garden and immediately understood why people…read morelove this place. The history alone makes it worth visiting, and the location is perfect if you're exploring the area. It feels very classic London in the best way. We stopped in for a pint and honestly... the whole after-work beer culture over there is something I really need to bring back with me to the States. The beer was great, the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it just felt like one of those places where people naturally gather and stay awhile. Definitely worth stopping into if you're in the area.

Historic London pub that I visited for lunch, at opening time. The bar actually opens before food…read moreis served so I grabbed a drink. Reservations recommended. Two story space - the ground floor feature the bar and handles walk in lunch; the upstairs is a dining room for those with reservations. Fun fact, as part of the history, the pub used to be the host of bare knuckle fights and had regulars like Charles Dickens. Wildfarmed sourdough - served with whipped salted butter and Guinness butter. Well toasted bread and the butters with salt were well made. Fuller's London Pride marinated steak and ale pie - served with seasonal veggies and red wine gravy, as well as either mash potatoes or triple cooked chips. If there is one dish London does really well, it's their pies. It was beautifully made and loaded with steak. The red wine gravy was decadent and added a perfect amount of moisture to the pie. Triple cooked chips were perfectly crispy but fluffy on the inside. Corn fed chicken breast - served with garlic and sage butter, mash potato, cavolo nero, and crispy onions. Only took a bite of this as it was my partner's dish but the bite of chicken I had was very juicy and well seasoned.

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Lamb & Flag - This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

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