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The Market Porter, SE1
Southwark
SE1
SE1 9AA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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ROB Camra left this review about The Market Porter
One of my very regular haunts when I'm working in London. I call in most weeks for a couple of pints. There's always a good choice of well kept beers and it's always busy and buzzy.
In the Summer months it's absolutely packed both inside and out, but the service is always good.
Possibly my favourite pub in London.
On 23rd June 2009
- rating: 9
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train man left this review about The Market Porter
Usual excellent selection of beers on offer yesterday and I was particularly pleased with Barnsley Gold, Kelham Island Pale Rider, and Titanic New World. I'm afraid that I have to disagree with the staff being 'friendly' though; if you are lucky they can be quick & reasonably professional but rarely smile and the trick of lobbing empty bottles from on-high into the bottle skip, causing a mini sound explosion each time, is particularly irritating. I know they are always busy, but that's not necessary. Still a top pub mind you, and always the meeting point when in the area.
On 16th March 2008
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Malden man left this review about The Market Porter
An old favourite, an old friend even. Twelve handpumps dispense superbly kept ale from mainly small regional breweries from around the UK. Harvey's Sussex Best is generally on as the house beer. My recent visit found in addition, Tring Brock Bitter, Hopdaemon Skrimshander IPA, Mauldon's Silver Adder, Cupid Otter, seasonal I assume from Otter Brewery, Black Hole Cosmic, two from White Horse, Giant (with uncensored pump clip)and Wayland Smithy, HB Clark Aquarius, You've Urned It. Additionally there was Weston's Traditional Scrumpy. Naturally the range of guests changes all the time but in my experience always throws in a few good 'uns.
There isn't a lot to add to the mainly contented numerous other reviewers except to say it is an easy place to lose an afternoon or evening.
The only gripe which is unfair is that it is a victim of its own success so I've never found the pub any other than busy. Even then service is efficient.
On 23rd February 2008
- rating: 9
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Steve C left this review about The Market Porter
This is a very popular real ale pub and rightly so due to the many hand pumps dispensing good quality ales. It is usually very busy, but a quiet spot can usually be found at the rear away from the bar. Thankfully there is usually a mixed crowd so the place isn’t full up with bearded CAMRA members clinging onto their London Drinker whilst making notes on the beers.
I found the staff to be friendly and efficient and I would make a detour to return here again.
On 26th June 2007
- rating: 9
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Market Porter
Actually it was pretty good - i.e. not too busy - at midday on a Wednesday in February. Nice atmposphere about the place. Boarded floor, leaded lights above the bar and a nice mix of regulars, workers and tourists. Good choice of beers. Being short-sighted I have to get up close to the pump labels to have a good look when there is such a range of beers that I don't recognise. Not the sort of thing you can do when the place is crowded. But worth showing my ignorance of the beers on offer to get something a bit different. Today they had Harvey's Bitter, Holt's Humdinger, Saltaire Brewery's Cascade Pale Ale, Hopback's Back Row plus numerous lagers on. Highly recommended and definitely worth another visit.
On 21st February 2007
- rating: 8
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john mcgraw left this review about The Market Porter
A great pub for real ale fans.Up to 10 real ales on and the ones I tried were perfect.There is a beer for every taste.Recently refurbished (and enlarged) it has two drinking areas and a restaurant upstairs.Right oposite Borough Market.
On 25th September 2006
- rating: 10
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