The Commander Porterhouse & Oyster Bar
Westbourne Grove’s friendly neighbourhood bar, restaurant and delicatessen. 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 breakfast, lunch and dinner with seafood platters available throughout the day until late from the Oyster Bar.
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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 an international cuisine with a South African twist. The menu is seasonal. The ingredients are as fresh as possible, of the highest quality and are ethically sourced.
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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...
Pub Quiz – every Sunday from 8pm, you can join a relaxed, informal and fun quiz with no microphones. Free to play and you can win your supper or a tab up to the value of £100.
Delicatessen 7.30 to 17.00: Breakfast weekdays from 7.30 to 11.00. Coffee and sandwiches available all day. Eat-in or take-away.
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:
- Mon to Fri oysters for £1 each before 6.00 pm
- 2 glasses of Champagne & half dozen oysters £18.
Lunch from 12.00 to 15.00: Weekdays a set lunch menu of 2 courses for £12.95 and 3 courses for £16.95. Saturday – lunch à la carte until 15.30.
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.
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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.
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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
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The Commander Porterhouse & Oyster Bar
International cuisine from Head Chef Robert Staegemann
Serving great food throughout the day