The Commander Porterhouse & Oyster Bar
Westbourne Grove’s friendly neighbourhood bar and restaurant. The Commander serves great food and excellent wines in a stylish and relaxed setting. Open 7 days a week. Elegant private dining rooms available upstairs.
Smart, spacious and stylish, the Commander Porterhouse & Oyster Bar is open for lunch and dinner with seafood platters available throughout the day until late from the Oyster Bar.
Find out what's on this month at the Commander... or pop next door and visit the new wine lounge - The Vignette...
You can be sure of a warm welcome whether you fancy a drink at the bar, à la carte dinner or anything in between. Head Chef Robert Staegemann presides over Modern British cuisine and a seasonal menu.
In addition to the full traditional bar, the Commander has an extensive cocktail menu and offers a free in-house Crèche facility on Saturdays and Sundays.
Sunday lunch is an extra special treat for parents of young children, thanks to the free Crèche upstairs (from noon until 17.00). And you can bring your dog - the Commander is dog friendly! Email us for reservations...
Oyster Bar 12.00 to Midnight: Serving a choice of fresh oysters and Crustaceans. Enjoy chilled langoustines or the excellent iced shellfish platter. Specials include:
- 2 glasses of Champagne & half dozen oysters £22.
Lunch from 12.00 to 15.00: Weekdays a set lunch menu of 2 courses for £12.95
Traditional Sunday lunch from 12.30 – 15.30 with a free professionally supervised crèche for the kids (upstairs) when dining in the restaurant. In addition to à la carte, 3 courses for £25.50.
Book a for table for lunch or dinner direct online…
Gardens & Courtyard: A quiet garden at the rear (seats up to 45 people) for al fresco dining in summer. At the front, outside seating is available for 20 people. A covered and heated courtyard area seats 16.
Private Dining and Entertaining Facilities: 3 private dining /function rooms available upstairs. You can choose from the intimate Library Room, the impressive Hereford Room with its own private balcony or the spacious Gallery Room.
Please contact us for details…
Opening hours
Deli 7.30–17.00 Mon to Fri; Restaurant 12.00–23.00 Mon to Sat and 12.00-22.30 Sun; Oyster Bar 12.00 til midnight
Email us your enquiry...
The Commander Porterhouse & Oyster Bar
Modern British cuisine from Head Chef Robert Staegemann
The Commander - Serving great food