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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8
4.8
1690 Reviews
€51 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:30
Booked 15 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

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.

What 1,690 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Best Service

  • Dublin

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin 2

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 2

    Best Service

  • Dublin 2

    Best Ambience

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.

1,690 Reviews
  1. Noel

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Aimee

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1690 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
19:30
Booked 15 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
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