The Porterhouse

You'll spot this place from the street by the gaggle of theatre-goers clutching pints on Maiden Lane, right in the thick of Covent Garden's pre-show chaos. Inside, those soaring ceilings and dark wood give it proper pub gravitas, while the bar stretches forever with their own Porterhouse brews taking centre stage alongside guest taps. The Irish connection runs deep here – this is the London outpost of Dublin's beloved brewery, and they take their beer seriously. Whether you're killing time before curtain up at one of the nearby theatres or settling in for a proper session, the atmosphere shifts from bustling lunch crowds to a more relaxed evening crowd. The food does its job without trying to be clever, which is exactly what you want when you're here for the liquid refreshment.