The Market Porter is a real gem

This is a gem of a pub - it's got something for everyone no matter what time or day of the week you choose to visit. It's a lively place on a Friday and Saturday nights with a mixed crowd and a real pub atmosphere.

The food is decent, there's a restaurant upstairs, and the drink is excellent. There's an interesting and very well kept range of beers on the hand pumps - the regular is Harvey's and some unusual beers and old favourites make up the rest, changing pretty regularly.

A great pub that's worth going out of your way for and with the recent refurbishment and extension of the back room there's now more chance of getting a seat. But it does get very, very busy when Borough Market is on (Fridays and Saturdays), with traders and visitors piling in.

CLIENTELE: real ale buffs, market traders and visitors as well as Bridget Jones fans
NEAREST STATION: London Bridge station
FEATURES: regular guest beers, function room available, traditional pub games, separate restaurant

The Market Porter
9 Stoney Street, SE1 9AA