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

1743 Reviews

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

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

Banoffee Pot
Banana mousse cake, crumble with caramelised banana and crème Chantilly.
Pistachio Slice
Pistachio sponge layered with raspberry jam and pot cream, finished with silky pistachio cream
The Éclair
Classic éclair with rich caramel diplomat cream and crunchy praline
Citrus Macaroon
Crème pâtissière with lemon curd on a soft, moist macaroon and citrus pâte de fruit

What 1,743 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
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin
Best Ambience
Dublin
Good for special occasions
Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
Best Ambience
Dublin 2
Gluten-free-friendly
Dublin 2
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience, praised for its "impeccable service" and "beautiful surroundings." Guests highlight the "delicious food," "professional and friendly staff," and the charming ambiance enhanced by live harp music. While some mention pricing concerns, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

1,743 Reviews

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Jennifer
Dublin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was a lovely afternoon as usual. Dessert selection gets better every time.
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Tammy
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful afternoon tea in a stunning hotel. Highly recommend!!
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Glen
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Natalia was a fantastic host! Thanks so much for everything
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Yvonne
Mayo
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've had many afternoon teas and The Lord Mayor's is always outstanding. The service and attention to detail is second to none. This time around we took our 9 year old granddaughter with us. She was fascinated by the whole ritual. She also loved the hotel (her parents spent their wedding night there). She's already planning a visit for her birthday in July. Well done!
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Ciara
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gorgeous dining experience. Highly recommend, looking forward to the next time already!
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Sophie
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service - a lovely treat for our mini moon :)
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ELAINE
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karla gave great service, thanks Karla. We enjoyed it didn't feel rushed at all.
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Ann
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were impeccable. We loved our afternoon tea experience.
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Rebecca
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best tea experience I’ve ever had. The staff was professional and kind. Caria our server was exceptional and made us feel at home. Thank you Shelbourne staff for an amazing experience and I’m proud to say you all have gained a returning guest.
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Isabella
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The room the tea is served in is beautiful, and the staff are very nice. The tea tray has two plates of desserts that are quite rich and heavy and honestly one of them should be crudité —it’s just a lot of chantilly cream and whipped cream and icing. My main issue was that a bottle of sparkling water for the table was €8 when it was priced otherwise in other restaurants in the same hotel. Similarly, we were offered a glass of champagne for €23, and told that the second glass would be €26. We opted not to get champagne because that’s incredibly bizarre pricing, especially when other venues in the danger hotel offer the same glass of champagne for €20. The location is lovely and the staff are very sweet, but the pricing and value for money is quite off-putting.
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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1743 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

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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

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Additional information

Menu

Sandwiches

Oak Smoked Salmon

Classic Egg Mayonnaise and Cress

Roast Chicken and Chive Mayonnaise

Feta and Tomato

Scones

Shelbourne Buttermilk Scones

Desserts

Banoffee Pot

Pistachio Slice

The Éclair

Citrus Macaroon

What 1,743 people are saying

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