This is one of the better and probably the friendliest session I've been to in London. It begins at around 4.30 and usually attracts a crowd so get there early. Mostly ITM but anything goes (in moderation!). Singers welcome, but bear in mind that this is primarily a musician's session. As well as good music the bar serves great food and drink. For more general info, check out these links: http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/ http://www.coventgardenlife.com/places.asp?id='145'
Some people park on the nearest (can't remember which one that is) bridge and walk up to Covent Garden. It's a bit of a hike, but it's free. Apart from that, there is nowhere to park I'm afraid.
Just to let those who are interested know, the Porterhouse session is not happening this weekend (Sun 27th of Feb 2005).
Ireland are thrashing, sorry playing, England in a rugby match.
As an alternative, a crowd of us are heading to Tommy Flynn's in Mornington Crescent for 6PM. To get there, get the tube to Mornington Cres. walk straight ahead up the Hight St and Tommy's is on the left hand side. Maybe see you there!
Please feel free to bring your pipes to the Porterhouse. We only get sporadic visits from pipers but I am assured there will be one around this weekend; she's coming down from Durham.
Alternatively you could come along to the Adelaide on Wednesdays. We had two pipers last week, one of whom said he would be back again on a regular basis.
Hey, just wondering if the session is on this Sunday the 17th? And what time? I'm down from Leeds for a couple of days and thought I might call by. Cheers.
i'm over the 28th to new years eve. what sessions are on???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is p house on. i'm doing hammersmith n y e night. any late ones on after?????
Great to hear from you, how's the form? Any quack?
I'm not sure whiuch sessions are on to be honest. I know the Porterhouse definitely ISN'T.
I'm not gonna be around as I'm heading home this Saturday and then up to Donegal for the New Year
Sorry I'm going to miss your visit.
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Good news - they want to keep us on We are starting back a week on Sunday (14th Jan) at 5.30pm upstairs in the bit above the bar.
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So a change of location inside the bar. Not as much room I'm afraid.Only people who have been on a strict diet will fit in the space so get munching on that celery! See you there.
I came along a couple of years ago and it was lovely but I've been in a couple of times in the last three months (without instruments) and there was no sign of anything. What's the story?
The Porterhouse, Covent Garden
This is one of the better and probably the friendliest session I've been to in London. It begins at around 4.30 and usually attracts a crowd so get there early. Mostly ITM but anything goes (in moderation!). Singers welcome, but bear in mind that this is primarily a musician's session. As well as good music the bar serves great food and drink. For more general info, check out these links: http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/
http://www.coventgardenlife.com/places.asp?id='145'
See you there!
Conán
# Posted on August 15th 2002 by Conán McDonnell
Good reputation
I've heard nothing but good things about this session. I still haven't made it there myself, though.
I might try to get there this weekend.
# Posted on August 15th 2002 by Jeremy
Being central, it's easily accessible from anywhere in London, and attracts a lot of good visiting musicians, as well as an established regular crowd.
# Posted on August 30th 2002 by ragaman
Change of time
The session now starts at 3.30-ish and ends around 7. See you there!
# Posted on August 31st 2004 by Conán McDonnell
The Porterhouse, Covent Garden
Does anyone have any useful tips on where to park? I'd go regularly if there was somewhere handy-ish
# Posted on September 8th 2004 by triplet
Some people park on the nearest (can't remember which one that is) bridge and walk up to Covent Garden. It's a bit of a hike, but it's free. Apart from that, there is nowhere to park I'm afraid.
# Posted on September 10th 2004 by Conán McDonnell
Ballyhoo - it's possible to park *ON* Waterloo Bridge on a Sunday! - that's maybe a 5-10 minute walk to the Porterhouse.
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by Alf Tupper
Porterhouse suspended for Rugby
Hi folks
Just to let those who are interested know, the Porterhouse session is not happening this weekend (Sun 27th of Feb 2005).
Ireland are thrashing, sorry playing, England in a rugby match.
As an alternative, a crowd of us are heading to Tommy Flynn's in Mornington Crescent for 6PM. To get there, get the tube to Mornington Cres. walk straight ahead up the Hight St and Tommy's is on the left hand side. Maybe see you there!
http://www.thesession.org/sessions/display.php/807
# Posted on February 23rd 2005 by Conán McDonnell
Important Notice re Porterhouse
The Porterhouse session IS NOT HAPPENING ON SUNDAY 12TH of MARCH 2006
St Pat's Day celebrations will mean the pub will already be packed and therefore not need a session.
Normal service will resume on the 19th
# Posted on March 8th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Important Notice - Porterhouse Sunday 23rd April
Just to let you all know - the Porterhouse session IS NOT taking place this Sunday 23rd March due to the London Marathon being run nearby.
It will be back again on the 30th.
I'll be heading for Power's Bar in Kilburn if anyone fancies dropping in.
Cheers
Conán
# Posted on April 21st 2006 by Conán McDonnell
23rd April
There's also the Chevy Chase to retreat to.
# Posted on April 21st 2006 by Paul_draper
Hey, Conan - time to flip to the next page of your calendar!
# Posted on April 22nd 2006 by GaryAMartin
Oops! Thanks Gary! Quite right; it's the 23rd of April on Sunday.
# Posted on April 22nd 2006 by Conán McDonnell
do any pipers turn up to this session? im an uilleann piper who really needs to get in touch with more pipers.
slán agus beannacht
# Posted on September 14th 2006 by Scrappy the Godo
Porterhouse schedule change!!
For the foreseeable future the Porterhouse session will now start at 5.30PM and continue until 8.30PM on Sundays.
Apparently this is to accommodate sporting events on the telly.
Please inform anyone who might be thinking of going along to this sesh.
Thanks
Conán
# Posted on November 22nd 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Pipers at the Porterhouse
Hi Scrappy
Please feel free to bring your pipes to the Porterhouse. We only get sporadic visits from pipers but I am assured there will be one around this weekend; she's coming down from Durham.
Alternatively you could come along to the Adelaide on Wednesdays. We had two pipers last week, one of whom said he would be back again on a regular basis.
Cheers!
Conán
# Posted on November 22nd 2006 by Conán McDonnell
Hey, just wondering if the session is on this Sunday the 17th? And what time? I'm down from Leeds for a couple of days and thought I might call by. Cheers.
# Posted on December 12th 2006 by hols
Its kane
i'm over the 28th to new years eve. what sessions are on???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is p house on. i'm doing hammersmith n y e night. any late ones on after?????
# Posted on December 19th 2006 by bearded folk head
Hi Kane.
Great to hear from you, how's the form? Any quack?
I'm not sure whiuch sessions are on to be honest. I know the Porterhouse definitely ISN'T.
I'm not gonna be around as I'm heading home this Saturday and then up to Donegal for the New Year
Sorry I'm going to miss your visit.
I'll be in touch when I find out what's happening
Hup!
Conán
# Posted on December 19th 2006 by Conán McDonnell
No Porterhouse this Sunday
Apparently no sesh there this Sunday the 7th of jan.
Also the manageress is discussing things with one of the musicians tomorrow. End of the road for the Porterhouse? :o(
# Posted on January 4th 2007 by Conán McDonnell
Session back again on Sunday 14th Jan
Just got this from Andrea:
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Good news - they want to keep us on We are starting back a week on Sunday (14th Jan) at 5.30pm upstairs in the bit above the bar.
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So a change of location inside the bar. Not as much room I'm afraid.Only people who have been on a strict diet will fit in the space so get munching on that celery! See you there.
# Posted on January 5th 2007 by Conán McDonnell
Jug of slurs...
so long as the celery is the icing on the cake that is a bloody mary,hope to see you there,Conán!
# Posted on January 5th 2007 by biggus dave
Good that its still on - this is a lovely session. Say hi to Andrea for me Conan
# Posted on January 6th 2007 by shoddy fiddle player
Will do Beebs.
Should be meeting up with Zina and Mark fairly soon for choons. Wish you were here!
# Posted on January 8th 2007 by Conán McDonnell
I am really jealous- as you already know!!
Have fun and play a tune for me!
# Posted on January 9th 2007 by shoddy fiddle player
Mama's Pet ok for you?
# Posted on January 11th 2007 by Conán McDonnell
Still Going?
I came along a couple of years ago and it was lovely but I've been in a couple of times in the last three months (without instruments) and there was no sign of anything. What's the story?
# Posted on December 4th 2008 by max_sang