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Porter's English Restaurant
17 Henrietta St., WC2

tel.: 020/7836-6466
Cuisine: British/Irish/Scottish
Price Category: Moderate
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The 7th Earl of Bradford serves "real English food at affordable prices" at this restaurant. He succeeds notably -- and not just because Lady Bradford turned over her carefully guarded recipe for banana-and-ginger pudding. This comfortable, two-story restaurant is family-friendly, informal, and lively. Porter's specializes in classic English pies, including Old English fish pie; lamb and apricot pie; and ham, leek, and cheese pie. Bangers and mash is another popular dish. Main courses are so generous -- and accompanied by vegetables and side dishes -- that you hardly need to start with appetizers. Porter's has added grilled English fare to the menu, including sirloin, lamb steaks, and pork chops. The puddings (desserts), including bread-and-butter pudding and steamed syrup sponge, are served hot or cold, with whipped cream or custard. The bar serves up quite a few exotic cocktails, as well as beer, wine, and English mead. A traditional English tea is served from 2:30 to 5:30pm for £4.75 ($7.60) per person.

Main courses £8.95-£12.95 ($14-$21); fixed-price menu £19.95 ($32).Open: Mon-Sat noon-11:30pm; Sun noon-10:30pm.Reservations recommended.Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V.Tube: Covent Garden or Leicester Sq.


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