The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

Name: The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel
Address: The Shelbourne Hotel 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 K224
Telephone: (01) 663 4500
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1688 Reviews

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for our celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea.
The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.

From December 1st, our wonderful Lounge will convert to a casual dining venue from 7.30pm daily, allowing our guests to experience an exquisite food offering in our iconic setting.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Lounge
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–19:00 Dinner Daily 19:30–21:30
Phone number
(01) 663 4500
Website
http://www.shelbournedining.ie/the-lord-mayors-lounge
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224
Area
South City Centre
Cross Street
St. Stephen's Green
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Dublin Bus/Luas/Taxi rank on doorstep
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive supper menu - Daily from 7.30pm-9.30pm
29 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
This festive season, we invite you to experience the festive charm of our new Evening Dinner Menu in the Lord Mayor’s Lounge. Gather with friends and family in a beautifully decorated setting, perfect for celebrating the season with warm ambiance and exquisite dishes.

Éclair Orange-infused Jivara chocolate, whipped ganache and orange gel, topped with an orange glaze and crispy balls
Black Forest Dark sweet cherry mousse layered with kirsch-soaked chocolate sponge, cherry filling, rich chocolate mousse, and a touch of vanilla cream
Christmas Tree Cinnamon and vanilla flavoured granny smith apple compote covered with Madagascar vanilla bavarois and mild spiced Christmas cake
Cheesecake Pot A luxurious cheesecake with Achill Island sea salt caramel sauce, layered with praline and Chantilly cream, served in a chocolate pot

What 1,688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Dublin 2
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience that consistently delights patrons with its "wonderful ambience" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "beautiful setting," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The staff's "attention to detail" is frequently praised, ensuring a memorable visit.

1,688 Reviews

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Victoria
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time celebrating my parent's anniversary and my mom's birthday. One of the highlights was our waitress Camila, she went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and even explained the menu in Spanish! Thank you for a fantastic afternoon ❤️
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Ciara
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our second time to visit for afternoon tea, the first time was 6 years ago and you can see the experience has lost its magic. Service was very slow, we were seated 35 minutes before our food arrived which we thought was unusual for a set menu afternoon tea. Tables along the window are seated too close to neighbouring guests, so much so you could hear their conversations better than your own. Overall a disappointing experience, we won’t be returning.
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Fiona
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful afternoon with amazing service and food
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Darach
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beatrice was very helpful, friendly and was unobtrusive. A great experience
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Annette
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience with my daughter. Impeccable service and delicious food.
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Avril
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable Afternoon Tea. Impeccable service at all times, our cups were never empty. Delicious savory bites and outstanding cakes. Adorably presented take home boxes were a lovely finishing touch. Special mention to our attentive, friendly and professional server Róisín.
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Christopher
Worcestershire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Afternoon tea was a delicious delight. We especially enjoyed the sandwiches and were pleasantly surprised to be offered a second helping if we wished . The scones were fresh and fluffy . We did however find the cakes a little too rich but of course realise, that this is down personal preference. We would have preferred an extra scone. We were impressed with the choices of teas and coffees but were disappointed that the pot of tea wasn’t left with us. We enjoyed the lovely tea china and Roisin was delightful and very knowledgable about all the components . Our only negative and this cannot be blamed on the hotel, was that the people at the next table had finished their afternoon tea and were conducting a business discussion and taking work calls very loudly . This did impact on the ambience and was difficult to ignore. It’s a difficult situation that I appreciate was not a hotel complaint but it did takeaway a little from our experience. Overall a lovely Afternoon Tea in a special location. A beautifully decorated mini desert plate was served to us at the end with Happy Anniversary iced onto it….a rather nice touch we thought . Thank you
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Tommy
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon tea. But the best cakes are in the Merrion, not just sweet but also flavoursome.
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Max
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most lovely high tea at the Shelbourne. Great service and fantastic treats!
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Ellen
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
5 star service, the ambiance, quality of food and overall experience, highly recommended!
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FAQs

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1688 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

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The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224

Additional information

Cross Street
St. Stephen's Green
Area
South City Centre
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–19:00 Dinner Daily 19:30–21:30
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Dublin Bus/Luas/Taxi rank on doorstep
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shelbournedining.ie/the-lord-mayors-lounge
Phone number
(01) 663 4500

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Festive supper menu - Daily from 7.30pm-9.30pm

Menu

Sandwiches

Oak Smoked Salmon Lakeshore mustard, treacle bread, lemon gel

Classic Egg Mayonnaise and Cress White bread (

Roast Chicken and Chive Mayonnaise Wholemeal bread

Roast Chicken and Chive Mayonnaise Wholemeal bread

Scones/Cake

Classic Buttermilk Scones Plain and golden raisin buttermilk scones

Lemon Pound Cake Soft pound cake flavoured with lemon and rich in fruits

Banana Bread Soft moist rich banana bread

Home Made Scones Buttermilk and cranberry scones

Desserts

Éclair Orange-infused Jivara chocolate, whipped ganache and orange gel, topped with an orange glaze and crispy balls

Black Forest Dark sweet cherry mousse layered with kirsch-soaked chocolate sponge, cherry filling, rich chocolate mousse, and a touch of vanilla cream

Christmas Tree Cinnamon and vanilla flavoured granny smith apple compote covered with Madagascar vanilla bavarois and mild spiced Christmas cake

Cheesecake Pot A luxurious cheesecake with Achill Island sea salt caramel sauce, layered with praline and Chantilly cream, served in a chocolate pot

What 1,688 people are saying

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