The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

Name: The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room
Address: Simmonscourt Road Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D04 A9K8
Telephone: 6654000
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4

4.0

211 Reviews

€31 to €50

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

The heart of the hotel and effortless in style, The Lobby Lounge is the perfect venue for All-Day Dining and Afternoon Tea to reconnect with friends and family. Newly refurbished, enjoy understated elegance with a stylish atmosphere with the most luxurious surroundings flooded with natural daylight from our Terrace Gardens.

Enjoy our All day dining Lobby Lounge Menu with signature sandwiches, healthy salads or some of your favourite comfort dishes. Our Express Lunch dining option is perfect for a quick bite Monday to Friday.

Catch up with friends or family, sip a chilled glass of Champagne or sample your favourite cocktail made by our Mixologists and watch the world go by in laidback five-star luxury. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7pm to 9pm enjoy our resident Pianist while you unwind into the weekend.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Lounge, Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:30–22:00
Phone number
6654000
Website
https://www.intercontinentaldublin.ie/en/lobby-lounge-ballsbridge/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Alberto Rossi

Location
Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin D04 A9K8
Area
Ballsbridge
Cross Street
Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin D04 A9K8
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
€62.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Dublin has become a longstanding tradition with Dubliners as well as visitors to the city. It is a special occasion where guests can savour the finest food in the most stunning surroundings. It is the ideal way to indulge yourself for a special occasion or to just catch up with family and friends. In our Lobby Lounge and Reading Room, you can enjoy a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and decadent pastries created by our award-winning chefs while overlooking our stunning courtyard. *Please note that Afternoon Tea must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Should you have any dietary requirements please leave a note or contact the Restaurant in advance of your booking.
Festive Afternoon Tea
€70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A wonderfully crafted Festive Afternoon Tea by our Executive Pastry chef, Orna Larkin for our Festive Season, it can be taken with our without Champagne and served with your favourite Festive Tea selection upon request from Monday 2nd of December

Poached Egg and Smoked Salmon€18.00
Toasted Rye Bread, Crushed Avocado, Hollandaise
Ballsbridge Benedict€18.50
Poached Eggs, Irish Gammon, English Muffin, Hollandaise
Bakery Basket€9.00
Choice of Croissant, Pain au Chocolate and Pain aux Raisins
Cream Tea€16.00
Fruit Scones, Clotted Cream, Homemade Raspberry Jam. Your choice of Tea or Coffee
Stack of Pancakes€16.50
Buttermilk or Blueberry Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Freshly Whipped Cream
Oatmeal Porridge€9.50
Organic Irish Porridge, Fresh Berries, Honey
Freshly Sliced Seasonal Fruit€9.00
With Banana Bread

Bewley's Coffee

6.50 €. Ask server for plant based milks

Americano
Cappucino
Café Latte
Café Mocha
Espresso
Flat White
Macchiato
Double Espresso
Hot Chocolate

Ronnefeldt Loose Tea

6 €. See our loose tea menu for full Tea listing

Assam Gold Tips - Intercontinetal Blend
Irish Breakfast
Earl Grey Darjeeling
Ceylon Decaf
Green Keemun Leaf
Moroccan Mint
Chamomile
Lemongrass

Cold Beverages

Freshly Pressed Fruit Juices€6.00
Orange or Ruby Grapefruit
Chilled Fruit Juices€6.00
Pineapple, Cranberry, Apple, Tomato

Vegetable Juices & Smoothies

Strawberry€7.00
Mango€7.00
Detox€7.00
Apple, Avocado. Mint, Lime, Cucumber, Spinach
Boost€7.00
Beetroot, Apple, Pear, Ginger, Lemon

What 211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room at the InterContinental Hotel offers a "fantastic" blend of elegance and comfort. Guests praise the "impeccable" service and delightful dining experiences, especially the Express lunch. While some dishes may fall short, the overall ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable visit that "ranks among one of the best."

217 Reviews

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Mary
Dublin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were excellent. Great food. Lovely pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend.
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Mary
VIP
Dublin
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent service but cold table at the window, salmon dish was tiny with 2 spinach leaves and a tiny blob of crème fraise! Please improve the offering … excellent service though!
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Paula
Dublin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice Christmas atmosphere, pianist playing piano however it was a tad too high in volume, not sure you can tweak piano volume. Conversation was difficult during those piano recitals. Lovely music well played I must add. Cauliflower & potato curry was too dry, we had to ask for more curry sauce. While the sauce was nice the cauliflower/potato/rice combination was bland in taste /colour & needed something else, green spinach maybe or another contrasting colour & texture. Warm apple sponge dessert was not warm. After all the fuss with ordering more sauce, my aunt didn’t want to fuss then over the dessert. The food was just ok.
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Maura
Dublin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
While it is very nice to have a leisurely lunch, service was very slow. Dirty dishes were left on table for a very long time after we had finished. Food and ambience is very good.
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Suzanne
VIP
Dublin
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had lunch here in the lobby . The hotel is looking beautiful with the Christmas decorations which gave a lovely atmosphere. Food was good although quite expensive for some things . Dessert €15 way over the top ! Staff v pleasant and helpful
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Ahmed
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was beyond the expectations and the service was world class
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Lydia
Malta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional staff througout the hotel . We will be back
The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 3 November 2024
Hello Lydia. Thank you for taking your time to write to us about your experience in The Lobby Lounge. I will make sure to pass on your feedback to our staff. Looking forward to welcoming you back with us. Kind Regards, Pavel Nikeryasov Lobby Lounge Supervisor
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Aoife
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Afternoon tea was a disappointment. Others at the table who ordered hot food were not overly impressed with their dishes especially cold sweet potatoe fries. Service was hot and miss…. Our waiter decided after an hour we had been sitting and served with drinks to put table cloths down on the three tables….not exactly a 5 star dining experience
The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 2 October 2024
Hello Aoife. Thank you taking your time to write to us about your experience at Lobby Lounge. I am disappointed to hear that you did not have a good experience whilst dining at The Lobby Lounge. I will take this time to review the mistakes that were made. Kind Regards, Pavel Nikeryasov Lobby Lounge Supervisor.
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Lou
Dublin
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ordered Sliders that arrived cold & our waiter kindly replaced them - and the new ones were also cold, the buns were part frozen, the burger was cold & the cheese wasn’t melted. One of our guests ordered a chicken burger, which was literally sliced chicken breast in a bun! Very disappointing!
The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 16 September 2024
Hello Lou. Thank you for taking your time to write to us about your time at The Lobby Lounge. It is very disappointing to hear that you did not enjoy the food whilst dining with us. I will take this time to review the mistakes with our Kitchen team. Kind Regards, Pavel Nikeryasov Lobby Lounge Supervisor.
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Mary
Dublin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable lunch in very peaceful surroundings.
The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 7 August 2024
Dear Mary Thank you for taking your time to write to us about your experience in Lobby Lounge. I am very glad to read that you had enjoyed your lunch and the peaceful surroundings of the hotel. Looking forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards, Pavel Nikeryasov, Lobby Lounge Supervisor.
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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room is rated 4 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin D04 A9K8

Additional information

Cross Street
Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin D04 A9K8
Area
Ballsbridge
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:30–22:00
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Lounge, Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Alberto Rossi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.intercontinentaldublin.ie/en/lobby-lounge-ballsbridge/
Phone number
6654000

The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

Make a booking

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

Festive Afternoon Tea

Breakfast

Poached Egg and Smoked Salmon€18.00

Ballsbridge Benedict€18.50

Bakery Basket€9.00

Cream Tea€16.00

Stack of Pancakes€16.50

Oatmeal Porridge€9.50

Freshly Sliced Seasonal Fruit€9.00

Bewley's Coffee

Americano

Cappucino

Café Latte

Café Mocha

Espresso

Flat White

Macchiato

Double Espresso

Hot Chocolate

Ronnefeldt Loose Tea

Assam Gold Tips - Intercontinetal Blend

Irish Breakfast

Earl Grey Darjeeling

Ceylon Decaf

Green Keemun Leaf

Moroccan Mint

Chamomile

Lemongrass

Cold Beverages

Freshly Pressed Fruit Juices€6.00

Chilled Fruit Juices€6.00

Vegetable Juices & Smoothies

Strawberry€7.00

Mango€7.00

Detox€7.00

Boost€7.00

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