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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4208 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 2 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 pm–9:00 pm Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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 4,208 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Great for live music

  • South West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Archduke offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food," "outstanding service," and a "great atmosphere" enriched by live jazz music. Patrons appreciate its central location and charming venue under railway arches. The restaurant is praised for its "great value" and accommodating staff, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

4,208 Reviews

  1. Steve

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steak, great environment and live music. What's not to like!

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  2. Martin

    Österreich

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been there with 2 kids. Burgers were great, Steak was great. All perfect for a Holiday Trip

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  3. nicola

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 of us met up for a Christmas get together and we had a fantastic afternoon/ evening at the Archduke. The staff who greeted us and served us were friendly, attentive and enhanced our experience. The food was delicious, we all enjoyed our meals. The piano player in the afternoon created a lovely atmosphere while eating and then we moved downstairs to listen to the jazz band, who were great. We all said we would 100% come back. To all the staff thank you and Happy Christmas.

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  4. Melissa

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was great, the food was delicious and our waitress Elana was delightful!

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  5. John

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, both starters and steaks. Wine, like everywhere, hugely overpriced. Service professional, available and not overwhelming

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  6. Barbara

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Far too noisy. Very limited food for gluten free. Menu on general limited

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  7. Katherine

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks were reasonably priced for central London but sadly the service was slow and both of us have not been well since our meal (both had burgers) which were dry and both only ate a small amount. Starters were nice though.

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  8. Caleb

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & value (we chose from the 'Prix Fixe' option). Service & ambience was just super. We were allocated the seating area we had requested, (one of the booths upstairs) which was more intimate and quiet for our small group to chat amongst ourselves.

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  9. evelyn

    London

    89 reviews

    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent meal before RFH rehearsal and concert.

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  10. Bob

    London

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was good with nice internal ambience. The ongoing works around the restaurant were a distraction and not mentioned at time of booking.

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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4208 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Archduke

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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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