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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisine
Spanish, Tapas
Ambience
Cosy, Fun
Perfect for
Dates, Group dining [8+]
Food Hygiene Rating
Food Hygiene Rating 2 for The Port House

About

Situated on the Strand in the heart of London, The Port House offers a cosy and intimate dining experience, blending rustic charm with a contemporary edge. Nestled in one of the city's most vibrant areas, it provides a warm retreat from the bustling streets, making it a convenient spot for both locals and visitors exploring nearby attractions such as Covent Garden and the West End.

The restaurant specialises in Spanish and Portuguese-inspired tapas, offering a menu that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Iberian Peninsula. Diners can indulge in a variety of small plates, including seafood, meat, and vegetarian options, all crafted with fresh ingredients and authentic flavours. The menu also features an extensive selection of wines, sherries, and ports, perfectly complementing the dishes on offer.

The Port House’s relaxed and welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by its dimly lit interiors, exposed brick walls, and rustic wooden furniture, creating a setting that is both stylish and unpretentious. It’s an ideal venue for casual meals, intimate dinners, or group gatherings, with a focus on sharing plates that encourage a social dining experience. The restaurant also caters to dietary preferences, offering vegetarian and gluten-free options to suit a range of tastes.

Whether you’re seeking a quick bite before a show or a leisurely evening meal, The Port House delivers a memorable dining experience. Its central location, combined with its commitment to quality and authenticity, makes it a popular choice for those looking to enjoy the flavours of Spain and Portugal in the heart of London.

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Location
417 Strand, Strand, London, WC2R 0PD

020 7836 7764 020 7836 7764

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Opening Times

Mon-Sat 12N-11.30pm (Thurs-Sat -12M)

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9 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Amit M

06 April 2026   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 3
Atmosphere 5
Value 4

Good food, with good range of options for vegetarians as well

Service on the slower side for London, more akin to eating in Europe

Gerardo B

12 August 2025   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 3.5
Great!

We had a fantastic experience at The Port House. The food was outstanding, every dish was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and the team made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the quality and overall experience make it worth it. We left feeling very satisfied and would happily return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious food in a cosy setting.

Gerardo B

12 August 2025   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 3.5
Great!

We had a fantastic experience at The Port House. The food was outstanding, every dish was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and the team made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the quality and overall experience make it worth it. We left feeling very satisfied and would happily return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious food in a cosy setting.

Gerardo B

12 August 2025   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 3.5

We had a fantastic experience at The Port House. The food was outstanding – every dish was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and the team made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

 

While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the quality and overall experience make it worth it. We left feeling very satisfied and would happily return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious food in a cosy setting.

Gerardo B

12 August 2025   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 3.5

We had a fantastic experience at The Port House. The food was outstanding – every dish was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and the team made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

 

While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the quality and overall experience make it worth it. We left feeling very satisfied and would happily return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for delicious food in a cosy setting.

Anon

27 December 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Delicious food and intimate surroundings 

Anon

17 March 2019  
Food & Drink 0.5
Service 0
Atmosphere 3
Value 0.5
Bad quality food and rude manager

My partner and I ate here last night and the whole experience was awful. The cold meats were not good quality at all and absolutely not what you’d expect for the price. When we asked a waitress about this and compared it to the quality of Lidl packets of meat she actually admitted that this was exactly what it was.

We then spoke to the manager who was very rude to us and unempathetic towards our experience. I ordered a cannelloni and patatad bravas (hot dishes) which arrived cold but as I was very hungry and it took a while to arrive and I don’t usually like to make a big deal, I decided to eat it anyway. The manager rudely dismissed me when I actually mentioned this and simply said ‘well why didn’t you tell us at the time...’ 

Really cheap quality food and rude staff, I would not recommend this tapas bar to anybody expecting quality and value for the expensive price you pay.

Peter H

04 May 2017  
Authentic tapas Great wine, sherry and port list.

BoatLady

31 March 2013  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 3
Surprising and delightful find
The 16 reviews on Tripadvsor for The Port House could be condensed simply into “stumbled across this surprising and delightful find”. Spot on. To flesh it out a bit, let's add here that you are in danger on this stretch of The Strand, when caught like a rabbit in the headlights of the question “Where can we get a quick bite to eat round here?”, of falling into the serviceable but not very imaginative rabbit hole of a Garfunkels or Pizza Express. If you manage to pull off an Alice and find this Irish Iberian Wonderland you will be as smug as the Cheshire Cat. Flickering candlelight and a bricky tunnel-like cavern draw you in to this Dickensian snuggery. Stop first at the long bar and try a gin-based concoction which comes in a giant globe of a glass to warm the cockles of even the most Ebeneezer of hearts (or should that be Queen of Hearts? My analogies got muddled somewhere at the bottom of that first cocktail). Wait to be called to your table and have a sherry whilst you peruse the lengthy tapas menu which covers all the traditional bases: patatas bravas, cured meats, cheeses, calamares etc. It's no Opera Tavern or Polpo when it comes to ambition or execution and by the end I feel I've probably drunk as much oil as I have albarino but it's as good as any La Rueda. Finish with a port and a smile. It's not bad value by the dish or by the drink but, as with all tapas, it all adds up and we left at least 50 notes lighter (but perhaps 50 pounds heavier). This is the perfect spot, on a cold, dark,evening to come for a quick drink and a couple of pinxtos with a friend or for a pre/post-theatre feed. It's not so great for foursomes (as you sit in U-formation on 3 sides of the table staring at the cosy couple across a narrow gap) or for those on a diet. To avoid any more stumbling around a la Alice/Tiny Tim, it's located by the Adelphi. Indulge in your own analogies as this place certainly invites them.
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