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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4255 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
22:30
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
Set on the bustling South Bank, moments from the world-famous London Eye and Royal Festival Hall,
The Archduke restaurant, cocktail and wine bar is a local institution. A mainstay since 1979, The
Archduke was the first restaurant to open in this area, occupying the Victorian railway arches
surrounding Waterloo Station with live jazz performed every night and Sunday afternoon.  
Owned and operated by Black and Blue Steakhouse, customers indulge in heavenly cocktails,
delicious wines and modern cuisine including mouth-watering steaks, grilled fish, and
classic rotisserie chicken.  
For your private events please contact us for details, we’d love to help you celebrate your special
occasion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Burgers, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00–21:00 Tue 12:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 7928 1931
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 4,255 people are saying

The Archduke reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Hot spot

  • South West London

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Archduke offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "really friendly" staff. Guests enjoy "live music" and "delicious food" in a "lovely atmosphere" under the Victorian railway arches. Its convenient location near Waterloo Station makes it ideal for pre-theatre meals. Highly recommended for an enjoyable evening.

4,255 Reviews
  1. JoanneH

    Kent5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was average, service and price was good.

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  2. Caroline VIP

    London31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific chicken, as always, and a warm refuge on a cold night

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  3. Geoff

    London69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Prix fixe menu very good for quality and value, steak frites was delicious.

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  4. Carola VIP

    Surrey17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch with friends. Food was really good and the lamb and steak were cooked perfectly. My food allergies were dealt with professionally and staff were knowledgeable as well as friendly. Have visited in the evening too and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

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  5. Paula

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great welcome, friendly staff and great service. Sharing platters lovely and margaritas lovely.

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  6. Deborah

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were excellent. Food very good. Lovely building given a great table by the window.

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  7. Debbie

    Liverpool2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended, the jazz was great. Food was good and the servers were friendly and polite. We had a lovely time.

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  8. Caroline VIP

    London31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is always quick and friendly, and as I told them, they do the best roast chicken and beef bourgignon of anywhere I've been! So it's only ever a choice between those for me. Their half-price bottle of wine offer, now ended, was also much appreciated..

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  9. Charlotte

    Bedfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a table for 6 at the last minute. Service was friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. The jazz created a fantastic atmosphere and was loud enough to hear but not so loud we couldn’t hold a conversation. The only niggle (and it is a niggle) was that our lovely cocktails arrived at the same time as our food. But we had a fabulous evening and would definitely recommend.

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  10. Edward

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, just n every way and good value for money.

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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4255 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Archduke

Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London, SE1 8XU

Additional information

  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00–21:00 Tue 12:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Burgers, Rotisserie Chicken
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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