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

1700 Reviews

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 p.m.

Booked 11 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 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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
Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 30, 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 1,700 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

Loved For

Dublin
Best Ambience
Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Best Ambience
Dublin 2
Good for special occasions

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.

1,700 Reviews

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Louise
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful afternoon tea experience, excellent food, service and ambience. Perfect!
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Matt
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and lives up to the Shelbourne reputation.
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Kathy
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days 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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Isolde
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a beautiful experience! The food was gorgeous, the service was excellent and the ambiance was very special.
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Arlene
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
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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Valerie
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
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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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
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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Leah
Dublin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Lovely hotel in a nice location but the restaurant was lacking the wow factor with disappointing service.
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Holly
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
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 on November 30, 2024
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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FAQs

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1700 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 p.m.

Booked 11 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
Neighbourhood
South City Centre
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
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

Make a reservation

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 1,700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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