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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room, Dublin, Co Dublin

The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

4.1
4.1
209 Reviews
€31 to €50
Lounge
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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

4.1
€31 to €50
Lounge
Ballsbridge

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2 people
23:00
Booked 7 times 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

  • 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.
    Afternoon Tea photo
  • 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
    Festive Afternoon Tea photo

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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."

215 Reviews
  1. Paula

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Maura

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Suzanne

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Mary

    Dublin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 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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  9. Mary

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very pleasant experience. We were happy to stay and chat - no rushed feeling. Danielle was friendly and helpful in her service. Thank you! The Lamb chops main was succulent - I will return for that!
    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 the Lobby Lounge. I am glad to hear that you had a good time whilst dining with us in The Lobby Lounge. I will make sure to pass on your feedback to Danielle. We will be looking forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards, Pavel Nikeryasov Lobby Lounge Supervisor.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    we had dinner at 7.30 on Saturday - we left at 9.75pm having waited an hour for our starter - which was a long wait but the food was really good. we waited another hour for the main - I had the vegetarian Cauliflower and mash which was reheated , watery and inedible. my husband had striploin and he had ordered it medium rare - it was overcooked and vegetables were re heated. He ordered extra chips - they never came My daughters chicken nuggets were really good we left as it was way past our daughters bedtime and the meal was so bad we were not going to wait another hour for another disappointment it was also my husbands birthday dinner. if there is a wedding in your establishment your other guests should not have to suffer for it. your kitchen is obviously way understaffed and under pressure waitress was brilliant I have to praise Ines she did her best in a bad situation. the manager did come to talk to us as we left when he saw our full plates as we could not eat food. .
    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 11 August 2024
    Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your dining experience with us. We were saddened to read that what should have been a lovely birthday dinner experience for you and your family was definitely not on this occasion and certainly not the experience, we want any of our guests to have. We have shared your review to our culinary team regarding the delay and food quality. Knowing how crucial this is to our culinary team, this constructive feedback will be a great opportunity to improve their procedures and food offerings. We are delighted that our waitress, Ines did her best in her service. We are hoping to welcome you back soon so we can look after you to the standard we pride ourselves on. Kind Regards, John Erickson Lobby Lounge and Bar Manager

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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room is rated 4.1 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room restaurant

The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

4.1
€31 to €50
Lounge
Ballsbridge

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 7 times 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
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