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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4175 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.blackandbluerestaurants.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

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What 4,175 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • South West London

    Great for live music

  • South West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled near bustling Waterloo, The Archduke offers a captivating experience with "amazing service," delightful food, and enchanting live jazz. Guests rave about the "fantastic" atmosphere, attentive staff, and "great value" prix fixe menu. A charming spot for celebrations or a cozy evening under the railway arches.

4,175 Reviews

  1. Tom

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It Sasha me that diners are not asked to keep their conversations to a minimum whilst the musicians are performing. This is norm at Pizza Express Live and other similar venues.

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  2. Sue

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looked after from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. What a gem of a place. Food was amazing, staff friendly, knowledgeable and understanding of our coeliac needs. Wonderful and we’ll be back m.

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  3. Lorraine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon. Great food, good value and staff could not have been nicer. Thank you.

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  4. Simon

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our booth for 6 was very cramped indeed. Food was well prepared but no "wow" moments. Service was not at all attentive and in the end we had to skip coffee.

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  5. Edith

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a lunch date. Varied menu suitable for all. Lovely staff giving good service. Steak with steak frites perfectly cooked. Good choice of wine. There is al a carte or table d'hôte at lunch time. Easy to chat even with a few trains rumbling overhead.

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  6. Sam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place for atmosphere and drinks! The layout and decor are fantastic, it add to the vibrancy.

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  7. Alan

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice welcome at the door and were shown to our table. There is a very good selection of drinks and these were nicely and swiftly served. The food was outstanding and we felt the chef had really tried hard. The two waiting staff were both excellent.

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  8. Lesley

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely team of people work here. Great cocktails, fantastic steaks, the music was brilliant. I had hoped for a good night, but my expectations were exceeded.

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  9. Steve

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive and welcoming staff, good food served hot, speedy but not rushed. Will use again.

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  10. Caroline

    London

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The lady singing as she played the piano was good, if quite loud, and the upstairs - while cosy - was so dark, I could hardly see what I was eating. It's funny one of the survey questions always asks whether I consider it a romantic spot - perhaps that's the reason for the low lighting? I dunno about romance, though - never mind whispering sweet nothings, you'd have to yell over that din! Seeing the same waiter approaching that had served me the last two times, I decided I could do without soup - both times, I asked her what it was, both times she said mushroom and I said I'd have it, and both times she had to come back and tell me no, it was something else: which I didn't like. But I had my usual wine and my usual bourgignon - and it was delicious, and so comforting. Sensibly, the lady clearing my table brought me the dessert menu without having to be asked, and was back in five minutes to take my order! And so it was that I had time for an ice cream sundae, and left well satisfied.

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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4175 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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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