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February 1, 2026
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London WC2: ‘Absolute “will-this-do?” nonsense’ – restaurant review
A multi-multi-million-pound paean to ‘the black stuff’ turns out to be rather underwhelming
TL;DR
- The Guinness Open Gate Brewery, a multi-million-pound project, has opened in London's Covent Garden.
- The venue is spread across multiple streets, comprising a shop, restaurants, and a street stall.
- The restaurants, The Porter's Table and Gilroy's Loft, offer hearty but unchallenging menus with minimal emphasis on Guinness.
- The brewery's small-batch ales are not prominently featured or sold.
- The overall experience is described as subtle and underwhelming, lacking photo-worthy attractions or a strong brand presence.
- The gift shop reportedly has nothing worth buying, and the dining experience is criticized for unmemorable dishes and high costs for extras.
- The article questions the effectiveness of the expensive venture compared to local pubs promoting Guinness.
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