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The Porterhouse (Central)
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Overall:Average of 4.0 out of 100 reviews

Credibility Score: 77%
Visited: 29/01/2011
Posted: 25/01/2012
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User: lollymcd
Joined: 10/02/2011
46 reviews
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3.0
I've always been fond of The Porterhouse, it used to stand out as a beacon among main stream before anyone knew what "micro brewery" meant. Our recent trip though was a bit of a disappointment, we ordered a number of things to share, chicken wings (hot/spicy), onion rings, chips and scampi. Aside from the chicken wings, which were tasty but most definitely not spicy as suggested on the menu, everything else was bland and to my mind tasted exactly the same. The servings are generous and while I felt full after my meal I also had a strange unfulfilled feeling. We tried some of The Porterhouses own larger brews to accompany the meal, all of which were more satisfying than the food. I seem to remember the Porterhouse having a range of other Irish beers aside from their own brews, but I could be mistaken. Perhaps as the whole micro brewery idea has been catching on The Porterhouse have been circling the wagons and protecting their own? Not a bad idea so long as they improve the food!
Credibility Score: 42%
Visited: 23/12/2011
Posted: 17/01/2012
First Timer
User: muldowj2
Joined: 29/04/2008
1 reviews
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4.0
Love this place, perfect for cocktails and and beers with great food. Brilliant value for money. Though I am a little frustrated coz they took my favorite item (Goat Chz Salad) off the menu :( The pizza's are huge and the wings are awesome. Location couldnt get more central either!
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 21/11/2011
Posted: 26/12/2011
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User: Seated
Joined: 05/12/2011
2 reviews
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5.0
Very good value for money. They changed the menu since the last time I was there and it seems to have been for the better. I ordered the 3 mini burgers, which was a little dry and it could have used some kind of sauce to make it better. Chips was great. My Girl Friend had a ceasar salad which was massive and looked and tasted great. Anyways it was a very cheap dinner and I believe I might have been unlucky with the burgers, so very nice. Atmosphere was good and service was a little slow with getting the first contact with us, and showing us a table but. Minor detail... It is a pub = find your own seat, I guess...
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 24/06/2011
Posted: 13/07/2011
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User: dayo85
Joined: 10/01/2011
11 reviews
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4.0
Perfect location for a quick pint and evening dinner in the heart of Dublin city centre. Quite dark lighting inside but a good atmosphere on a busy evening. The food was exceptional for pub grub and one of the best i have had yet. On the evening menu I had spicy buffalo wings for starters. The chicken was cooked perfectly, fell off the bone and the sauce was a great accompaniment. Main course i tried the Italian ham pizza and it was amazing and very good size. I had no room for dessert but left the pub very happy with the food and the service and all for under €20.
Credibility Score: 53%
Visited: 04/06/2011
Posted: 23/06/2011
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User: Frank83
Joined: 17/01/2010
12 reviews
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3.5
I came here with a group of my friends and thought it was fairly average. I had the steak salad. Literally just steak with lettuce and baby tomatoes. I asked for extra dressing as it was very bland. Made no difference to the flavour. To be fair all the rest of my party were fairly happy with their food and the staff were really nice. I do like the porterhouse just wouldn't be rushing back to have food again.
Credibility Score: 16%
Visited: 26/04/2011
Posted: 01/06/2011
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User: woodchuck
Joined: 30/05/2011
4 reviews
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3.5
I find you can't go wrong with the food and atmosphere here! The food is fairly reasonably priced for what you get. I like the sweet chilli chicken pizza for a pizza that's a little bit different (haven't come across a sweet chilli base anywhere else yet!). Their desserts are also good, particularly the brownie. There's a great chilled out atmosphere that's perfect for meeting up with friends in the evening for some food, drinks and some laughs. The only downside is that the service is a bit slow. They tend to forget about you once they give you your main meal and it's hard to get their attention.
Credibility Score: 19%
Visited: 20/05/2011
Posted: 26/05/2011
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User: BP
Joined: 15/02/2011
5 reviews
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4.5
This place is just fantastic. We have been there with friends for couple of drinks on Friday night. Great atmosphere, nice food. Busy place in brilliant location.
Credibility Score: 45%
Visited: 02/05/2011
Posted: 06/05/2011
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User: onlysaying
Joined: 23/02/2008
2 reviews
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5.0
So being the food and Beer lover that I am I have heard the aforementioned in The Porterhouses were very good but nothing could have prepared me for what i got in their Grafton street Porterhouse Central. A massive bowl of tongue tingling salt and chilli wings which had me full before an excellent Scampi and Fries. Washed down by their own Porterhouse Red ale. Yes I will return and Yes I will tell my friends.
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 07/03/2011
Posted: 07/03/2011
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User: fudegirl
Joined: 05/02/2011
14 reviews
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3.0
perfect for pubgrub at lunch time. Average cost of 10 euro per mains (some cheaper,some dearer), efficient service and really huge portions. I had scampi+chips served in a lovely silver bucket, plus at lunch time, soft drinks are free! Great value for money at lunch time.
Credibility Score: 12%
Visited: 25/01/2011
Posted: 25/01/2011
First Timer
User: Kizuta
Joined: 25/01/2011
0 reviews
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4.0
I went there for desert as I did not fancy anything in the other place I had dinner. I ordered a Latte and the Chocolate Brownie with ice cream from the menu. My friend and I took a table and the staff cleaned the table just a minute after our arrival. I actually had settled for the Belgian waffle but when I saw the brownie on another table, I got that instead of the waffle which turned out to be a good choice. The brownie was warm and ice scream was melting away. Service was quick enough with taking the order and bringing the food. I had their Porterhouse Red beer afterwards which was nice. Atmosphere is great, it's a very open space pub/restaurant with the chance of watching matches on the big screen. Cocktails are a bit expensive but they have a large selection of beers from all over the world available as well as their own brewed "Guinness" beer. Nice for food and drinks right after work.
Credibility Score: 69%
Visited: 12/12/2010
Posted: 10/01/2011
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User: lolapants
Joined: 17/07/2008
15 reviews
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4.5
Went here for my christmas party in a small group. They put us at the back which wasn;t great service wise but the food was good, atmosphere was good & cocktail promos were great.
Credibility Score: 75%
Visited: 11/12/2010
Posted: 06/01/2011
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User: Lav6891
Joined: 04/01/2011
43 reviews
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3.0
Went here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon after some shopping in town. I opted for the Sweet Chilli Chicken Pizza. The pizza was alright but the service was ridiculously slow which really ruined what was a nice lunch. The waiter took ages before eventually coming over to take our order and the food was so slow in coming that we considered leaving. In the end the waitress dissappeared for some time when we asked for the bill and we ended up going up to the bar ourselves to pay. The poor service definately overshadowed everything else and I cannot see myself eating there again.
Credibility Score: 46%
Visited: 10/12/2010
Posted: 23/12/2010
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User: Annie82
Joined: 22/11/2007
4 reviews
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4.0
Would definitely visit here again, the atmosphere is good and the food is, while nothing special, very tasty. We had chicken wings which were great, and a must have if you visit. All in all will visit again.
Credibility Score: 69%
Visited: 16/12/2010
Posted: 17/12/2010
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User: hb4life
Joined: 14/05/2009
16 reviews
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4.5
Went here with work for some after work drinks. the atmosphere was lively which was especially nice since it was a thursday. We got a christmas platter that was supposed to serve 3-4 people but 5 ate from it an there was still a few bits left over. so definately well worth it and very tasty! Some drinks were on the pricey side but were compensated by the fact that there were others on special. overall an enjoyable experience.
Credibility Score: 12%
Visited: 05/11/2010
Posted: 01/12/2010
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User: mhofu
Joined: 22/11/2010
3 reviews
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4.5
Great choice of drinks and some of the best chicken wings in town, Good fun.
Credibility Score: 84%
Visited: 27/11/2010
Posted: 30/11/2010
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User: Anne-Maria
Joined: 27/11/2009
54 reviews
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3.5
Have had drinks in here many times but ate in here for the first time since it has become The Porterhouse recently. The food and service were ok but not brilliant. I had the cheesy garlic bread to start and my companion had the garlic bread. Both were good but the garlic bread was a little over cooked. My main of chickpea, tomato, and courgette stew with brown bread was ok but was a little lacking in flavour and mostly consisted of tomatos. It could have done with more veg, a good bit of spice, and more interesting bread.My companions main of goats cheese was very tasty and came with plenty of baby spinach leaves and red onion.The deserts of brownie and sticky toffee pudding were very good and extremely rich. Service was a little slow.
Credibility Score: 90%
Visited: 24/11/2010
Posted: 25/11/2010
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User: lennemcg
Joined: 12/05/2009
76 reviews
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4.5
Went after work for a quick bite. the drinks on special were gret value a lovely botlle of pinot grigio for less that €15 an then there were other specials as well. The food had a good selsction and well presented. the highlight for me were the waiting staff that were very friendly and helpful.
Credibility Score: 50%
Visited: 12/09/2010
Posted: 14/09/2010
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User: Geminibaby07
Joined: 03/04/2007
11 reviews
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3.5
Ate here on a Sunday afternoon, was not too busy so was good to get a table, shared the garlice bread to start - lovely!!! I had the beef and stout pie and my friend had the porterhouse burger, food was ok. Will go back as would like to try some of the other food and defo the desserts and beers as these looked great!
Credibility Score: 46%
Visited: 28/07/2010
Posted: 03/08/2010
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User: Parnie
Joined: 10/02/2009
7 reviews
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3.5
Me and a friend went here for lunch. Service was quick at the beginning but towards the end of lunch we had to wait a while before we could order the bill and pay. The food was nice, my pal got salad and chips and I had the chicken burger which was nice and fresh. It was quite quiet but was filling up a bit as we were leaving. Would go back but I can wait a while.
Credibility Score: 63%
Visited: 14/07/2010
Posted: 15/07/2010
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User: Chloe21
Joined: 12/07/2010
27 reviews
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4.5
The food and drink here are great, the value is excellent, the staff are friendly, the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. Perfect for a drink after work, dinner out or for a whole night out! One of my favourites!
Credibility Score: 36%
Visited: 04/07/2010
Posted: 06/07/2010
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User: sushilover
Joined: 07/02/2010
12 reviews
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4.0
Great value, great atmosphere, and excellent micro brewery. I can suggest Chiller and temple Brau for lager lovers. A friend and I shared chips, pumpkin and feta salad and we could not finish them! Huge portions and while not the most delicious salad I’ve ever had we did enjoy it. Would go back anytime for after work craic!
Credibility Score: 92%
Visited: 01/07/2010
Posted: 03/07/2010
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User: me1979
Joined: 01/02/2010
44 reviews
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2.5
Went here on a quiet thursday evening. service was good. However I was seriously disappointed by the food. I ordered the chicken, pumpkin & feta salad. When it was brought to the table it existed of few lettuce leaves and four pieces of chicken. No pumpkin or feta to be seen. I had to send it back. When the plate was returned to the table, they had just scattered a few pieces of pumpkin and feta on top of it. when I had finished I was still hungry. I will not go back here for food. Just for drinks and good atmosphere.
Credibility Score: 51%
Visited: 30/04/2010
Posted: 02/07/2010
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User: sarahd
Joined: 02/07/2010
8 reviews
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3.5
I'l like this place...It's always a bit packed tho so can be hard to get a table!The service was grand,didn't have to wait to long for our food and the food was lovely..My boyfriend really appreciated the extensive beer/ale menu.
Credibility Score: 80%
Visited: 03/05/2010
Posted: 29/06/2010
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User: ringo2007
Joined: 19/09/2007
33 reviews
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1.5
I have eaten at the Porterhouse many, many times but the last occasion will certainly be one of my last. I was so disappointed with the food and service. Generally - as you can see from previous reviews - i love this place. But having brought a party of 7 people I was seriously let down. Chronically slow service even though we were one of the only groups there and when the food eventually arrived it was only luke warm. I sent mine back - with little offer of an apology - but others didn't, not wanting to offend. Very Irish! Veg was hard and inedible, pizzas cold and flavourless and my steak far below par. I was very disappointed by the lack of an apology, I wasn't expecting a free meal but some gesture towards a table of 7 very unhappy and not to return again customers! plates left in front of us for almost 3/4 of an hour although we were clearly finished - albeit leaving half the food behind us. I hope things improve because it was nothing short of a joke, the whole experience.
Credibility Score: 86%
Visited: 23/04/2010
Posted: 21/06/2010
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User: aoifem
Joined: 10/10/2007
38 reviews
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4.5
Great food. The best cocktails in Dublin! I love this place!
Credibility Score: 53%
Visited: 21/04/2010
Posted: 24/05/2010
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User: jmurph10
Joined: 08/03/2009
20 reviews
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4.5
We came here for a drink one Friday night and the food coming out to peoples tables looked so good - it was too busy to get a seat so we decided to go again throught the week. I had a pizza which was huge - couldnt finish it as hard as I tried. My partner had the medium spicy chicken wings - these were really good and just hot enough, don't think I would dare the hot variation!
Credibility Score: 70%
Visited: 29/04/2010
Posted: 12/05/2010
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User: skelly58
Joined: 20/05/2009
27 reviews
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5.0
Came here in a group of 7 before going to the theatre. As it was a Thursday we took advantage of the fantastic deal of pizza or burger (inc chips) for €10 which is very good. I had the smokey burger which was delicious but you def need a big appetite for it as it was huge! The waitress was very good at popping her head over every so often to make sure we were ok for drinks. All in all superb value and very good service.
Credibility Score: 72%
Visited: 21/04/2010
Posted: 02/05/2010
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User: pdlarsen
Joined: 02/05/2010
41 reviews
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3.5
I work at Trinity College, so I end up eating at the Porterhouse quite a lot. The atmosphere has changed significantly over the past couple of months - for some reason they now fancy themselves a dance club, and it gets quite noisy from about 9:00. That aside, the food is very good. They have a great deal where all burgers and pizzas are 10 euro Monday through Thursday, and with a pint or two of their excellent microbrews (which are difficult to find in Ireland, but are becoming more plentiful) it makes for a good meal. That being said, the quality of the food is variable. Sometimes the pizzas are burned, or the amount of topping that they give is negligible, but overall it is usually good. The Service is also often lacking, but this is due to the fact that they are too busy, and don't have sufficient wait staff.
Credibility Score: 51%
Visited: 23/04/2010
Posted: 24/04/2010
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User: freakyfoodie
Joined: 03/06/2009
21 reviews
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3.0
Dropped in here for a quick bite to eat after work on the way to the O2 to see Ricky Gervais. Service ok although they could be doing with more floor staff as difficult to catch their attention once we had placed our order. Chicken wings were only ok - edible but was like they had been sitting under hot lamp for a while. Burger & chips were average, but chicken skewers were awful - hard as a rock & didn't taste of anything really. Sent them back, waitress said she would tell the kitchen - but not overly concerned re the issue. In fairness, they were taken off the bill but there is no way we would have paid for them anyway. LIke this pub for drinks but based on yesterday's meal, wouldn't recommend for food. (have eaten several times in Porter House in Glasnevin which is much nicer!)
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 30/03/2010
Posted: 31/03/2010
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User: djpbarry
Joined: 03/07/2007
56 reviews
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2.0
I’m very surprised by some of the good reviews The Porterhouse (Central) has received on this site. I ate there yesterday for the first (and probably the last) time in a number of years. The big problem is that the food is obviously not freshly prepared – that’s just completely unacceptable, especially when you’re paying at least €10 for a dish. Our meal arrived at our table less than five minutes after we ordered – I appreciated prompt service, but that’s just a little too quick. I had a chicken burger and my partner went for the oven-baked goats’ cheese salad. The chicken had a tough, leathery exterior – I found myself picking pieces of what perhaps was once chicken out of my mouth. As for the baked goats cheese, I’ve never seen a baked goats cheese like it – it seemed to be encased in some sort of tough, chewy pastry, which constituted about 80% of its mass. The waitress must have noticed that we hadn’t eaten most of our food when she cleared our plates, but she said nothing – I guess she must be used to it. All-in-all, a very unpleasant meal and I won’t make the mistake of ordering food ever here again.
Credibility Score: 90%
Visited: 23/01/2010
Posted: 10/03/2010
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User: SUSANJ
Joined: 28/01/2008
165 reviews
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4.0
Had a great 10 euro pizza here recently. I generally go to the Parliament Street Porterhouse but gave this one a go, the beers are definitely noticably different than other bars. There isnt a chemical aftertaste, taste very organic and their food is nice.
Credibility Score: 35%
Visited: 25/02/2010
Posted: 08/03/2010
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User: Lady Daisy
Joined: 27/11/2009
9 reviews
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4.5
Went for lunch here with work colleagues. Couldn't believe the value.....soup n the biggest toasted sandwich ever all for under €10! Good service, served fast so could relax and enjoy not worrying about making it back to the office on time!
Credibility Score: 73%
Visited: 17/02/2010
Posted: 18/02/2010
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User: gillo63
Joined: 11/08/2009
47 reviews
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3.5
Cheap and cheerful and filling, is order of the day in here. They have a special at moment of any burger, salad or pizza €10 Sun - Thur. We got a pizza which (12 inch) and burger. Large portions and changed slightly from menu of no chips but extra salad and extras on pizza. Super choice on beers etc. In total 1 large pizza, 1 10oz beef burger, Beer of the day x 3 and 2 Beligum Beer €38 - Great!
Credibility Score: 56%
Visited: 04/02/2010
Posted: 05/02/2010
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User: youngbun
Joined: 20/11/2008
12 reviews
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4.0
Had a quick bite to eat here last night (Thurs), great value good food. Its not a gourmet restaurant but it does what it says on the tin! Great pub food! burger and a pizza with a soft drink for a tenner, can't go wrong! Burger was really tasty and the chips good, nice size portion too. We were in a hurry and told the waitress, she was very friendly and brought the food quickly! Will be back again!
Credibility Score: 71%
Visited: 24/01/2010
Posted: 25/01/2010
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User: hayleybrk
Joined: 01/12/2008
25 reviews
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2.5
quite possibly the worst pub food i've had, and iv'e had a lot!!! went here yesterday for drink and food and was so disappointed. my boyfriend got the steak sandwich which was horrible. steak just came in a lump on top of bread. it was beyond tough and fatty. chewing it was disguisting. really horrible. i got the chicken burger, chicken was nicebut the salad and bun were horrible, really lacked flovour. chips were just greasy air. horrible! will never eat here again !!!
Credibility Score: 35%
Visited: 20/12/2009
Posted: 12/01/2010
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User: scamp1
Joined: 12/01/2010
12 reviews
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4.0
Good solid bar food grub in a convivial central location. Big portions, not too expensive and great beer to go with it.
Credibility Score: 56%
Visited: 16/12/2009
Posted: 05/01/2010
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User: zaz!
Joined: 05/01/2010
31 reviews
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4.5
The best atmosphere, great music, such good home, made beer. Good for a gorgre.
Credibility Score: 26%
Visited: 15/10/2009
Posted: 19/12/2009
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User: anastazia304
Joined: 24/09/2009
3 reviews
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3.0
Good range of speciality and botique beers. Place inside apears durty though. Ordered food and was put off by the state of the table and cutlery. Had a nice bottle of Brainblasta and went to eat somewhere else.
Credibility Score: 47%
Visited: 05/11/2009
Posted: 10/12/2009
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User: bettydavis
Joined: 11/03/2008
18 reviews
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5.0
love the bangers and mash and the wings are great too (",)
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 11/11/2009
Posted: 30/11/2009
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User: nic187
Joined: 02/10/2009
13 reviews
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5.0
Can't beat the Porterhouse for an after work drink and bite to eat. Myself and my boyfriend end up there nearly every Wednesday, they have a great deal on a pizza for 10 euro from Mon-Wed (I think)..great value and delicious!!
Credibility Score: 47%
Visited: 25/09/2009
Posted: 30/10/2009
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User: jene4murphy
Joined: 13/01/2009
17 reviews
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4.0
Love the Porter House not matter which one it is, however the atmosphere was not as good as the others. The place just seems grubby, could do with a make over. Food however was typical porter house food, cheap, cheerful and tasty. Best pub food you can get.
Credibility Score: 47%
Visited: 09/10/2009
Posted: 12/10/2009
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User: achill
Joined: 21/09/2009
5 reviews
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3.5
Went here on a friday,atmosphere was great.The service was eratic empty glasses were swiped off the table and before you could say boo the glasses were gone with the member of floor staff.Why does this happen,surely an empty glass would prompt you to ask if you wrer finished or maybe you would like another.The food was adequate I had the burger and chips,nothing special here.Chips were very sparse and the burger was good.Cant complain and I will return.
Credibility Score: 80%
Visited: 29/07/2009
Posted: 21/08/2009
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User: tgs
Joined: 03/05/2007
38 reviews
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4.0
Have been in here more often than I care to admit and have regularly eaten here too. Particularly worth mentioning is the fish and chips, although their burgers are good too.
Credibility Score: 91%
Visited: 23/07/2009
Posted: 12/08/2009
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User: helenam
Joined: 16/02/2009
40 reviews
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4.5
Just popped in here for a quick bite one evening after work, had only been there previously for drinks (for which the menu is brilliant!!) Everything looked so delicious on the menu, in the end we plumped for the Sombrero Pizza, which was amazing. The service was efficient, if not a little impersonal and the price was decent. Well recommend starting here for some soakage for a good night out tasting all the different homebrews!!
Credibility Score: 65%
Visited: 18/03/2009
Posted: 09/07/2009
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User: Lang
Joined: 09/07/2009
15 reviews
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4.5
Ate here once or twice around the 6 Nations this year. Food and service were very good. I had the Fish and Chips and the portion size was quite ample. My companion had a pizza and found it very difficult to finish purely because of the large size of it. The Atmosphere in the place is really good, particularly around Match Days. I like the 'Plain' Stout and I love the huge selection of beers/ales/stouts/lagers they have. You will pay city centre prices for these but what else do you expect given it's location.
Credibility Score: 78%
Visited: 01/07/2009
Posted: 08/07/2009
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User: biabum
Joined: 03/07/2009
54 reviews
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5.0
I regularly come here for lunch. The food is always reliable and the staff are always attentive and friendly. The lunch menu is really reasonable and offers typical pub grub that is very tasty!! It is always busy at lunch which is a very telling sign of a decent place!!!
Credibility Score: 64%
Visited: 12/06/2009
Posted: 06/07/2009
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User: lyonso
Joined: 28/07/2008
26 reviews
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4.0
Great place for burgers or wings with a pint. The atmosphere is always fun and the bar staff prompt. The food is a little expensive, but for right in the centre of town and having a nice pint in your hand its worth it. Selection of beers can be hard to get right if you;re experimenting but again well worth it.
Credibility Score: 58%
Visited: 28/06/2009
Posted: 06/07/2009
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User: StubsXx
Joined: 24/05/2009
10 reviews
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4.5
I really like this restaurant! I go here a lot and there is always a really good atmosphere. The burgers are huge and are always really tasty.
Credibility Score: 91%
Visited: 27/03/2009
Posted: 01/07/2009
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User: Ouija Board
Joined: 08/03/2009
33 reviews
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4.0
Dropped in for lunch when I had people over to visit. Had a huge farmhouse sandwich and coca cola. It was all very cheerful and service was good.
Credibility Score: 37%
Visited: 14/04/2009
Posted: 30/06/2009
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User: belfastfoodie
Joined: 28/09/2007
8 reviews
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4.0
Eaten here a couple of times and the food is your traditional pub fare, pretty good tho i once ordered the mustard mash and regular mash came drenched in mustard sauce. Not pleasant. Aside from that, the porterhouse has a great buzz and i once spent a most enjoyable friday night there. Packed room, great atmosphere and music.
Credibility Score: 78%
Visited: 20/06/2009
Posted: 23/06/2009
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User: lwlssptrck
Joined: 20/08/2007
29 reviews
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4.0
I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. It has really nice pub food. Great burgers, lovely pizzas and fantastic chunky chips. Perfect location too!
Credibility Score: 45%
Visited: 20/02/2009
Posted: 14/03/2009
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User: plake
Joined: 05/09/2007
14 reviews
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4.5
The atmosphere is always busy here and you're lucky to find a table. We generally go just for the burger so it's a bit frustrating when people are hogging the tables with just drinks but it's understandable too... The service is usually pretty quick once you catch someone's eye however, there's always a fight whenever I ask for hot mustard. We found their smoky burger and don't need to go any further. The chips are fabulous and the burger itself is juicy and tasty. The bun is perfect for the burger (although sometimes has a day old texture) and the smoky cheese/bacon gives a gorgeous flavour. Also, can't recommend the Cosmo cocktail enough - absolutely droolingly tasty - although quite expensive! My partner loves the Galway Hooker Indian Pale Ale (which is not to be found in many places).
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 24/02/2009
Posted: 24/02/2009
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User: TUSCAN1
Joined: 18/12/2008
3 reviews
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3.5
i was here for a quick nibble and a bit hustle and bustle for my liking but hey, i cant down the place for that, a nice spot with nice food.
Credibility Score: 57%
Visited: 26/01/2009
Posted: 16/02/2009
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User: sadhbh
Joined: 11/02/2009
11 reviews
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3.0
Great service. Food is reasonably priced pub grub. It's grand for a meal with a few pints.
Credibility Score: 69%
Visited: 02/02/2009
Posted: 02/02/2009
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User: green
Joined: 27/11/2008
32 reviews
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2.5
Have been here a couple of times most recently for Sunday lunch. Fairly good standard pub grub, selection of Pizzas and burgers. Went for the burger and chips very filling and reasonably priced. Only thing was service very slow...we were in just after the the mian lunch time rush and the place wasnt that busy. Seated for about 15 mins before our order was taken and then when we got the bill couldnt find anyine to take the money!great beer selection.
Credibility Score: 53%
Visited: 23/01/2009
Posted: 23/01/2009
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User: Nikoletta
Joined: 14/01/2009
4 reviews
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2.5
Food is really nice but i hade the best ever coctails in there and they all so under the coctali prices and yummi ;)
Credibility Score: 52%
Visited: 20/01/2009
Posted: 20/01/2009
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User: gcooke
Joined: 19/01/2009
22 reviews
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4.0
Been here multiple times, including two new years eves. It's definitely more of a kinckin' evening bar than a place to have a pint and read a newspaper (for that go to the Porterhouse Parliament St). The porterhouse sell, by far, the best beer in the country. Almost every one of the home brews is superb, and they have an extensive world menu to peruse. May I highly recommend the Porterhouse Red, Temple Brau, Plain Porter and Alt. This particular Porterhouse also sell excellent thin-base pizzas, but the rest of the menu isn't as attractive as the Parliament St branch.
Credibility Score: 29%
Visited: 08/01/2009
Posted: 17/01/2009
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User: Crembo
Joined: 06/01/2009
6 reviews
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4.0
Went here with some of my friends from America, they really enjoyed the amount of beers and cocktails on offer from all around the world. We got food from the lunch menu which was really good and i found it to be great value for what you payed. Good service and great atmosphere.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 22/12/2008
Posted: 22/12/2008
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User: neadi
Joined: 27/07/2008
41 reviews
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1.5
Went there for a quick bite to eat, had the tomatoe bruscetta which was cold and reeking of onions. Nothing special about the food here.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 19/12/2008
Posted: 19/12/2008
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User: badabing
Joined: 02/12/2007
102 reviews
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4.0
First time here and was impressed. Good quality food and at a reasonable price. The service was good with glasses being regularly cleared from the table. Party of six all satisfied. They charged for a bottle of wine which we never got, however I reckon it was a simple mistake. Overall not a bad spot.
Credibility Score: 54%
Visited: 27/11/2008
Posted: 16/12/2008
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User: McBudge
Joined: 20/02/2008
24 reviews
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4.5
this is definately a place you can rely on - for all the good reasons. Great cocktails.. Love the pizza, very fresh and some healthy alternatives to the normal greasy serving you might get anywhere else. Chunky chips are quite tasty too... i could go on.
Credibility Score: 20%
Visited: 15/12/2008
Posted: 15/12/2008
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User: CatLAdy
Joined: 24/11/2008
4 reviews
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3.5
Was here last friday for lunch with my friend. We had a pizza and chips between the two of us. So much food and it was very tasty indeed. Slight misunderstanding with the waitress as one of them removed a reserved sign from a table a said we could sit there, while another girl came over and put the reserved sign down in front of me, and when i told her we were told we could sit there she clearly didn't believe us. Went of to 'check' what we'd said. Apart from that had a very enjoyable lunch and lovely cocktails!
Credibility Score: 37%
Visited: 09/12/2008
Posted: 09/12/2008
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User: lalalu
Joined: 02/10/2008
11 reviews
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3.5
I absolutely love going to the Porter House for something to eat and some good quality beer! The food is casual but of a very good quality and it's also good value. You get fantastic burgers, salads, steaks, etc, and it al can be washed down with the fantastic beers they brew themselves. I love the Porter Red and the Temple Brau, it really is stuff you can not get anywhere else! The srvice is usually nice, friendly and efficient, so, what else is there to ask for?
Credibility Score: 82%
Visited: 05/12/2008
Posted: 08/12/2008
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User: Davinia
Joined: 05/08/2008
63 reviews
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4.5
Was here with some friends on a Friday night for some food. It was very busy and took us a while to get a table, but the waiter kindly said he would help us get one. My friends ordered burgers, which they thought were delicious. The portions are great value, and chips are lovely. I went for one of the specials - a feta cheese and spinach calzone pizza. I didnt realise they did specials, and thought this was a great addition to the menu. The pizza was lovely, however, the side salad wasn't great. The food in Porterhouse is always great. have been many times before, and will be again!
Credibility Score: 35%
Visited: 31/10/2008
Posted: 04/12/2008
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User: sharynne
Joined: 22/09/2008
9 reviews
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3.5
Went here for staff party approx 15 of us, were looked after very well, with food served promptly, and waitresses regularly coming around to clear glasses and check if everything was alright. Great beer list as well.
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 20/11/2008
Posted: 20/11/2008
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User: trigger000
Joined: 20/11/2008
2 reviews
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4.0
went to this place with group of 4 had a lovely time ,we will be back.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 03/10/2008
Posted: 10/11/2008
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User: kymks
Joined: 23/09/2008
39 reviews
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3.0
I was here for dinner in the evening which was very poor, i was also here for lunch which was great value and very tasty.
Credibility Score: 73%
Visited: 25/10/2008
Posted: 04/11/2008
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User: lucymoose
Joined: 08/01/2008
39 reviews
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2.0
I'd been to the porterhouse for drinks before and had had a peek at what other people were eating which didn't look half bad. So when I went on Saturday afternoon with a friend who was visiting from Scotland, I thought we'd be getting decent pub grub. We were freezing and dying for hot whiskies which when ordered provoked a blank look from the waitress. It took 4 trips over and back to the bar to get it sorted out. We should have left then! Our food was dismal, a luke warm and gloopy stew and a salad with some rubbery chicken, soggy tomatoes and globs of mayonaise as dressing. To finish it all off, they tried to overcharge us by €20 for a 'mystery' bottle of wine that we'd never ordered. Altogether disappointing.
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 23/10/2008
Posted: 28/10/2008
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User: christmas
Joined: 28/11/2006
62 reviews
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5.0
An excellent place to have lunch with a group or meet up with friends. The menu is very extensive, the salads are excellent and very tasty and the sandwiches are equally as nice. The food is great value for what you get. The staff are very attentive and nice as well. Overall one of the best places to eat in Dublin!
Credibility Score: 95%
Visited: 02/10/2008
Posted: 09/10/2008
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User: i'deatmyhand
Joined: 24/06/2008
64 reviews
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4.0
I ate here for lunch with a friend last week, the service was great - fast and effcient, the food, a lunch special of soup, sandwich (which was huge), drink and sidesalad was only €9.50, was quiet tasty and great value. Will be back for a quick and cheap lunch again!
Credibility Score: 84%
Visited: 27/09/2008
Posted: 08/10/2008
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User: catface
Joined: 06/04/2008
75 reviews
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5.0
LOVE the porterhouse! I go here quite a lot - favourites are the Strawberry beer (Fruli), bbq pizza, and stew. Really great spot on Nassau St, a great location with a buzzing atmosphere. Staff great.
Credibility Score: 51%
Visited: 17/09/2008
Posted: 08/10/2008
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User: dindindum
Joined: 18/02/2008
23 reviews
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3.5
This place has a very good atmosphere but a little dark!! Good for after work drinks or after shopping. Their food is always great and portions are perfect. Chicken wings are really good, perfect size. Great location!
Credibility Score: 89%
Visited: 01/07/2008
Posted: 17/09/2008
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User: CLFC
Joined: 16/09/2008
21 reviews
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2.0
After work kind of place, food not terrible but not that great either...This place gets pretty packed on a Friday and Sat night so you would need to be in early to get a table...nothing else to say really, it would not be my first choice for pub grub
Credibility Score: 63%
Visited: 06/09/2008
Posted: 12/09/2008
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User: DSC
Joined: 12/09/2008
23 reviews
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3.0
As I go to this pub a lot for the international beers I tend to eat here mostly out of convenience once a twice a month. It is good pub food, good portions (except they skimp on the fries) and goes well when enjoying a few beers while hanging out with friends. I've had excellent service here and I've also had poor service so it is quite inconsistent. The price is OK although the €30 steak may not be worth it. Stick to the burgers, pizza, bangers and mash etc. and it will make for a good feed on a Saturday afternoon.
Credibility Score: 46%
Visited: 09/08/2008
Posted: 10/09/2008
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User: maggie16
Joined: 03/09/2008
18 reviews
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2.5
For pub food, this place isn't too bad but it wasn't that good either. I ordered the bruschetta for starters and it was a joke. The bread was like a bun burger and it was definitely the worst bruschetta I'd ever had. the burgers and pizzas are good but there are much nicer places to eat around the area. The atmosphere is only OK if you're drinking but can be too packed.
Credibility Score: 73%
Visited: 24/07/2008
Posted: 04/09/2008
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User: punch_f
Joined: 26/04/2008
52 reviews
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3.0
As a pub, I find this place too big and busy, a bit impersonal really. I would visit for some high standard pub food though, the chicken wings are very good and come at a variety of different levels of spiciness. The burgers are usually good, although you're doing well if you have more then 10 chips on your plate alongside it. For instant satisfaction, I always go for the steak and cheese pizza, which I can't get enough of. The base is thin and crispy and is balanced just right with toppings for maximum enjoyment and flavour. Would recommend for good, cheap food. The vast array of beers available is now just a gimmick in my opinion.
Credibility Score: 86%
Visited: 17/05/2008
Posted: 23/07/2008
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User: neiller30
Joined: 16/11/2007
33 reviews
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4.0
Nice pub food. Ya can't really go wrong eating here. Often went in on a Saturday for a few drinks and to have a bite to eat and have never been disappointed with the food. The burgers are really nice.
Credibility Score: 54%
Visited: 17/07/2008
Posted: 21/07/2008
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User: citydiner96
Joined: 04/02/2008
19 reviews
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4.0
Good pub grub. There is wide menu of burgers, pizzas and other standard pub fare. Everything is pretty good value and the atmosphere is always lively. Good place to go for a couple of drinks and a meal.
Credibility Score: 47%
Visited: 26/03/2008
Posted: 09/07/2008
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User: castro
Joined: 09/07/2008
16 reviews
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4.5
The Porterhouse is a personal favourite of mine. The food is usually top class. I would highly recommend the Smokey Burger and the Pepperoni Pizza. The bar is very lively and on a Friday or Saturday evening it is very easy to stay the night if you're lucky enough to get a table. The cocktails are great! One criticism - the waiting staff have been rude on more than one visit.
Credibility Score: 31%
Visited: 10/02/2008
Posted: 01/05/2008
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User: rat
Joined: 17/04/2008
7 reviews
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3.0
We went there on a Sunday afternoon in winter. It's a VERY busy place. Smoked salmon salad was just right! Light and tasty. Stake was unfortunately chewy but lovely potatoes made it up! Great pub food!
Credibility Score: 35%
Visited: 19/04/2008
Posted: 23/04/2008
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User: galwaygal
Joined: 10/03/2008
11 reviews
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3.5
Went here on Saturday for lunch, surprisingly quiet. The menu is great but the food is not as good as the Porter house North. Good for the price you pay, I suppose!
Credibility Score: 47%
Visited: 20/03/2008
Posted: 25/03/2008
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User: chillilovers
Joined: 14/03/2008
20 reviews
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2.5
Had the Pepperoni pizza and not only was it huge, but absolutely delicious as well! Very happy with the meals and the service was attentive considering it was a rowdy night in the bar.
Credibility Score: 68%
Visited: 02/12/2007
Posted: 30/01/2008
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User: Lovefood2222
Joined: 12/04/2007
29 reviews
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1.5
Dreadful food and service. food is inedible and the staff were informed of this and we received no response. Prices are very good for the location but the food/service need drastic improvement. The Porter house in Parliment Street is a lot better.
Credibility Score: 42%
Visited: 30/11/2007
Posted: 19/12/2007
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User: mini--buzz
Joined: 08/11/2007
13 reviews
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3.5
I would not advise the chicken pie. The meat was fatty brown chicken. I was very disappointed I couldn't eat it!!!! The desserts were very nice though!
Credibility Score: 88%
Visited: 13/12/2007
Posted: 13/12/2007
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User: naine
Joined: 17/12/2006
65 reviews
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3.0
Don't expect this place to be quiet at anytime. It is a pity as it is a great place with loads of space. They need to make sure the back is only for food as they have a good menu and need to provide a place for people to enjoy it. Sausage and Mash was lovely, just need a bit more mash please. House Italian white nice not to dry. Had the chocolate fudge brownie, prefer it a bit warm but ok. Nothing to rave about, just nice comfort food.
Credibility Score: 87%
Visited: 21/11/2007
Posted: 28/11/2007
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User: Lemon_Soul_Sister
Joined: 10/10/2007
36 reviews
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4.0
Porterhouse menu is perfect for a proper, comforting, fill up meal with a pint. It can be hard to get a place to sit and although (in my experience) the waiters have been attentive enough, they haven't been very plentiful!! So you have to make yourself known to be served. Highly recommended: Beef 'n' Stout. So delicious, great quality fresh ingredients. Always a pleaser, I always come back. Their fish in beer batter is unbelivable too. Well worth the money (reasonably priced). Perfect for the colder months!
Credibility Score: 65%
Visited: 14/10/2007
Posted: 22/11/2007
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User: maireadk4
Joined: 28/02/2007
22 reviews
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1.0
Don't go there if there is a sporting event on. It's very busy cos it has loads of big screens. The service is average. The food is average.
Credibility Score: 53%
Visited: 23/10/2007
Posted: 17/11/2007
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User: mmmmfood
Joined: 15/08/2007
8 reviews
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4.0
Great spot for good, filling food & great beers (Porterhouse Red is a favourite of mine) if you can get a table. I've eaten here a few times, both on my own and with friends. Service is always friendly.
Credibility Score: 44%
Visited: 16/10/2007
Posted: 30/10/2007
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User: boyabouttown
Joined: 30/10/2007
14 reviews
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4.5
Eat here at least once a week, great burgers and wings. Brought some friends from Rome. They had pizza, said as good as at home, what more can you say!
Credibility Score: 77%
Visited: 14/09/2007
Posted: 25/09/2007
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User: scanjenna00
Joined: 25/09/2007
63 reviews
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3.0
Have eaten in the Porterhouse on many ocassions due to its handiness to my place of work. it's always very busy at the weekends. Usual pub grub menu, burgers, steaks etc etc. The food is reasonably priced & well made. Filling before a night out or when you are in desperate need of some comfort food.
Credibility Score: 86%
Visited: 14/09/2007
Posted: 18/09/2007
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User: saucy
Joined: 22/08/2007
42 reviews
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2.5
This was my first time dining in the Porterhouse, and I wasn’t impressed. My husband got the baby back ribs which were one of the "specials" that day but there was nothing special about them. They were bland and tasteless. The burger wasn’t great, the tastiest thing about it being the bacon on it. We didn’t bother with dessert.
Credibility Score: 45%
Visited: 05/09/2007
Posted: 05/09/2007
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User: kmooney44
Joined: 17/08/2007
12 reviews
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4.0
11 of us dropped in here after work before going to see a comedy gig yesterday. The waitress was extremely helpful, as we'd only managed to find seats in the bar area, she took note of our numbers and got us a table very quickly. We'd explained we were in a rush, and she was very attentive and speedy serving us. Everyone enjoyed the food. The menu is better than your average pubgrub by a mile. The tandoori pizza was a huge hit, very imaginative. Others mostly had the burgers, I like that you can choose either beef or chicken for all of them. The chicken salsa burger was delicious, as were the chunky chips. All had good portions and very tasty indeed. Washed down with the lovely beer, we managed our aim of getting in and out in under an hour, and all left thouroughly statisfied. Not the place for a romantic lingering dinner, but great for some quick, tasty and filling grub, at very reasonable prices.
Credibility Score: 82%
Visited: 16/07/2007
Posted: 16/07/2007
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User: mrs athas
Joined: 15/03/2007
40 reviews
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2.5
For a place that prides itself on passion for craft-brewed beer, you would expect the same level of zeal about the produce they serve on their food menu. Sadly however, this is not the case. The food is generously sized, but stodgey and lacklustre. It is unimaginative but well priced and service is efficient, if lacking in personality. Far too noisy to be an enjoyable dining experience, it is more of a 'grab on the go' menu than one you would languish over.
Credibility Score: 45%
Visited: 12/07/2007
Posted: 12/07/2007
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User: Orlamo
Joined: 15/02/2007
8 reviews
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3.5
Have eaten here many times, and have always found the food to be very good. Great portions and well presented. Service could be better. But all in all, does exactly what its says on the tin. Pizza and burgers are recommended.
Credibility Score: 33%
Visited: 10/07/2007
Posted: 10/07/2007
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User: C.f.c
Joined: 10/07/2007
3 reviews
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3.0
Went here a few weeks ago for dinner after work, food was jus massive, the burgers where more than enough. The atmosphere was bad, service was equally as bad, it was only a Thursday night and waited 20 min to be served after asking twice could we order. The price was great for the size of our burgers and general satisfaction after we'd finished.
Credibility Score: 72%
Visited: 10/07/2007
Posted: 10/07/2007
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User: Pudding
Joined: 10/07/2007
28 reviews
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3.5
Though the restaurant itself seems quite dark and a little dingy, the food was well worth going back for. Good variety and portions that definitely leave you feeling pleasantly full. Ill definitely be returning.
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 20/05/2007
Posted: 20/05/2007
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User: andym
Joined: 24/04/2007
14 reviews
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3.0
The food was very good, although not amazing. Pizzas are tasty, but a bit more toppings wouldn't go amiss. The burgers are impressive. Hard to get your hands around let lone your mouth! The staff are all foreign so communication can be slightly difficult if you do not have a second tongue. The drinks are very varied but they are a bit too much up their own asses with the whole only Irish brewery rubbish. They sell a wide range of bottled beers from foreign places, and not all are past their best before date. Leave it at that and you will not be disappointed.
Credibility Score: 69%
Visited: 09/04/2007
Posted: 09/04/2007
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User: Drea
Joined: 09/04/2007
19 reviews
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1.0
Didn't like this at all. Thought it was dirty and the food was horrible.
Credibility Score: 58%
Visited: 05/04/2007
Posted: 05/04/2007
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User: tastee
Joined: 06/12/2006
17 reviews
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2.0
Ate there several days ago. Food was horrible. I opted for a salad, trying to be healthy, but it was the unhealthiest salad I've ever tasted. The chicken and bacon were so greasy and salty....the dressing was bland......it just wasn’t a good meal. The restaurant also stank of vinegar! Plus, our table was dirty. When the waitress came to take our order I was cleaning the table myself with napkins but she didn’t bat an eyelid. Its expensive for what it is. McDonalds is better. Sorry Porterhouse!!
Credibility Score: 83%
Visited: 27/03/2007
Posted: 27/03/2007
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User: lovinspoon
Joined: 18/02/2007
42 reviews
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2.5
Didn't like Porterhouse Central at all, it is the exact same as what was there before, would not recommend it for food or drinks, particularly at weekends as it is crazy, even though I have no idea why?!

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