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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4231 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 26 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
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 4,231 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 delights with "fantastic service," a cozy atmosphere, and live jazz, making it a charming spot for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. Guests rave about the "great food," especially the steak frites and beef bourguignon. Its convenient location near the Southbank adds to its appeal for pre-show dining.
4,231 Reviews
  1. Terence

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An excellent venue for a pre-Royal Festival Hall concert lunch. Food good, ambience excellent and service also very good. Reasonably priced. It is conveniently located between Waterloo Station and the Royal Festival Hall.

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  2. Laurence

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were excellent and the band were brilliant.

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  3. Vanessa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met some friends for dinner and had the best time ! The staff were amazing Friendly and helpful and all very happy ! The food was delicious and the live music was brilliant ! Will definitely be back!

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  4. Roger

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early evening booking, the Archduke was already quite busy but the service was prompt. Food was excellent and the ambience very pleasant. There was live music later that evening, sadly we couldn’t stay to listen.

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  5. Will

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for steak frites and a glass of red. With quality Jazz too! What’s not to like. Ps Jules Fenton rocks.

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  6. sharon

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I want to thank the team at The Archduke, from moment we stepped in and they wished my friend a happy birthday! before we were even seated. nice personal touch. Food was fantastic and the jazz band were amazing - will come again!

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  7. Caroline

    VIP

    London

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food, quick service, and a good wine selection. Combined with a lovely ambience and a convenient location, I love coming here!

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  8. SANDRA

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot praise this place enough always a pleasure, lovely staff great food and a great ambiance. Never a disappointment

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  9. David

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, steaks were all cooked to perfection despite differing requests. Thoroughly recommend 👍

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  10. Eleanor

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and reasonable price, half price wine offer great value too!

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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4231 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 26 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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