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

1696 Reviews

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

South City Centre

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2 people

5 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 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 1,696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Best Service
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Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers a "fantastic afternoon tea" experience in an "elegant atmosphere" with "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "beautiful setting," "delicious food," and an "impressive selection of teas." The attentive staff and exquisite presentation make it a "must do" in Dublin.

1,696 Reviews

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Kathy
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Beautiful experience. Great staff. Very professional and friendly. Highly recommended!!
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Valerie
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend Afternoon Tea experience at The Shelbourne Hotel. A REAL festive treat!
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Arlene
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very special afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of the Shelbourne hotel. We were served an incredible array of finger food and delicious patisserie along with a huge selection of lovely teas and coffees. The staff were really welcoming and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was just okay. I was told the scones would be warm, but they weren’t. They also were some of the blandest scones I’ve ever had. The banana bread was good and moist, but literally cold - as if it had just been taken out of the fridge. Would have expected room temperature. They also have this policy where they don’t just leave your tea pot at your table, but on the side of the room and wait for a server to bring it back and pour every time you want more. It was a bit annoying to have to wait for it. It was my first time doing tea in Ireland versus London, so don’t know if this is a cultural thing. The bread from the smoked salmon tasted dry. The foamy salted cheesecake cup was definitely the highlight. In short, it was okay, but I was definitely expecting more and left underwhelmed.
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Holly
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely afternoon as always. The coeliac afternoon tea was lovely no difference to the regular afternoon tea. Lovely staff & atmosphere highly recommend
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Orlagh
Dublin
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience and experience but the price doesn’t match the output
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Noel
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vicki our waitress was absolutely wonderful, all the Shelbourne staff were.A really lovlely experience, we will def do it again.
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Aimee
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute beautiful afternoon tea! Such a delight. The food was incredible, and our host Trista was exceptional. Cannot wait to return !
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Victoria
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
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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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1696 OpenTable diners.

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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

South City Centre

Make a booking

2 people

5 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

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

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 1,696 people are saying

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