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The Market Porter (Market Taverns)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 2 |
| Bright Beer (Dorset) - Kitesurfer |  | 1 |
| Clouded Minds - N253 Oatmeal Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hambleton - Iced | | 1 |
| Kent - Old Jamaica | | 1 |
| Lytham - I.P.A. | | 1 |
| Partners - American Craft Ale | | 1 |
| Wooden Hand - Cornish IPA | | 1 |
| Bloomsbury - Black IPA | | 1 |
| G2 - Plough | | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | | 1 |
| Settle - Dragon Fire | | 1 |
| Three Sods - Trade Union | | 1 |
| Wooden Hand - Cornish Buccaneer | | 1 |
| Hammerpot - Oyster Pond Stout |  | 1 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental | | 1 |
| Reunion - Monroe | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Wangle Hopper | | 1 |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Shefford 37° South |  | 1 |
| Milestone - Azacca | | 1 |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - Ruddy Darter | Not Tried | 0 |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Brave Old World | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Summa That | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew York - Maris the Otter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clouded Minds - Clout Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| G2 - Sail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Scrum Down | Not Tried | 0 |
| High House Barn (formerly High House Farm) - Anniversary Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lymestone - Flag Stone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Pedigree | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - All Rye Paddy | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Yorkshire - NYPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - PG Steam | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Talwar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Spiral | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Sound Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Drookit Rabbit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - Speak Easy IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - American Graffiti Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - English Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Sussex Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wooden Hand - Pirate's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dryneck | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
21 Mar 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit. Like most of Borough Market this was frenetic, especially at the bar, bordering on unpleasant. Did find a quiet back corner to sit in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Major agitation when pouring, with handpump jerked instead of gently and smoothly pulled. Lacklustre, rather fresh tasting Harvey's Best |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Maris the Otter | 3.90 | Not Tried |
29 May 2019 (Stephen Harris)
A quick slurp ahead of a show at the Globe Theatre.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beer (Dorset) - Kitesurfer | 4.30 | | Crisp and full-bodied Golden Ale with a decent hop presence. |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Monumental | 4.50 | | A soft, malt dominated Blonde. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 May 2018 (Stephen Harris)
Sunday early evening and relatively quiet in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham - I.P.A. | 5.60 | | Hazy gold. Nice, spicy, English hop flavours. |
| Bloomsbury - Black IPA | 4.20 | | I’ve lost track of where Bloomsbury beers are brewed just now – is it Wooden Hand? This is a pleasant enough Black IPA without being full-throttle. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Spiral | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - Speak Easy IPA | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| North Yorkshire - NYPA | 4.60 | Not Tried |
05 May 2018 (Stephen Harris)
An evening visit and the whole Borough Market area is thronged.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleton - Iced | 4.20 | | Pale. Nicely hopped and with tea flavours too. |
| Hammerpot - Oyster Pond Stout | 4.20 | | Near black in colour. Very fruity and a touch sweet. |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Shefford 37° South | 4.80 | | A golden beer that probably has some nice hops – but spoilt here by warm temperature and flat condition. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Sussex Pride | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bespoke - Over a Barrel | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lymestone - Flag Stone | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| G2 - Sail | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2018 (Stephen Harris)
Early Sunday evening and this pub has a relaxed atmosphere. I sat at the bar in the back area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners - American Craft Ale | 4.50 | | A golden beer with plenty of US hop flavours. |
| Three Sods - Trade Union | 4.50 | | Very pale and hoppy. Just a little bit short of body I thought. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - All Rye Paddy | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Scrum Down | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Talwar | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Drookit Rabbit | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2018 (Stephen Harris)
Early Sunday evening. Quiet here. I didn’t enjoy my pint very much and headed home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone - Azacca | 4.20 | | Golden with a soft mouthfeel and an unpleasant, soapy taste. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Edwin Taylor's Extra Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Sound Wave | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
I’m here with Chris B after a full day’s cricket at the Oval in scorching weather. We have some fluids to replace.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clouded Minds - N253 Oatmeal Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Very good. |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | | Golden beer that slips down very nicely indeed. |
| Reunion - Monroe | 3.60 | | A pale golden beer with fruity malt flavours predominant. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Clouded Minds - Clout Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Exceptionally crowded tonight and they are running out of both beer and glasses. I list only the beers that were available on the back bar – I could not get near the front bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Wangle Hopper | 4.80 | | I had expected from the name for this to be a hoppy beer. In fact it is an amber-coloured beer with red fruit flavours. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Summa That | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 May 2017 (Stephen Harris)
I had planned to go to the Rake where Bianca Road Brewery were holding court, but that little pub was packed beyond capacity. Looked in here instead and found my old mate Colin G installed in the back bar so decided to stay for a couple.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Old Jamaica | 5.10 | | A sticky, black Stout with lots of ginger. |
| Settle - Dragon Fire | 5.00 | | Hazy old gold in colour. Pint suffered from warm temperature which dulled the hop flavours. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - Ruddy Darter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| High House Barn (formerly High House Farm) - Anniversary Ale | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - American Graffiti Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - English Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wooden Hand - Cornish IPA | 4.30 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Late morning visit apart from a group at the bar we were the only customers. My first visit for many years and hasn't changed a bit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Exactly as expected here. Superb. |
| Wooden Hand - Cornish IPA | 4.30 | | Badged as Market Porter Cornish IPA |
| Wooden Hand - Cornish Buccaneer | 4.30 | | Bland but with a fruity hit on the tip of the tongue. |
| G2 - Plough | 4.40 | | Hoppy nose with a dry yeasty taste. |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wooden Hand - Pirate's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| G2 - Sail | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Brave Old World | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - Dryneck | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About The Market Porter
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 4 |
| 130 |
| 268 |
| 240 |
| 41 |
The pub is found in Southwark, Central London, SE1 9AA.
Famous pub opposite Borough Market in Stoney Street. Central bar has many beers which change on a regular basis and are mostly from UK micros. Can be extremely busy. Refurbishment some time ago and now there is one main room with a side area with seating as well. Many customers use the pavement outside to stand and enjoy their drinks. Really a must for anyone taking in London pubs. Sports 12 handpumps with 6 in each of the 2 distinct bar serving areas plus a further 4 for cider dispense at the far rear. Upstairs restaurant bar area too, mainly for lunchtime use. In 2019 the real ale choice was drastically reduced to 4 and the cider was withdrawn. Downstairs toilets. Card payment only, cash not accepted here.
We have visited this pub 282 times, seen 813 different beers and tried 647 of them.
Postcode: SE1 9AA