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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4179 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 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 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 4,179 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.

4,179 Reviews

  1. Carol

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been there quite a few times and every time the service, food and especially the staff are great. Will be back there on Wednesday 😉

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  2. Chris

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always brilliant service at the Archduke- unfortunately our steaks were cooked rare rather than medium - we were pressed for time so did our best with them - when our bill came our bill was discounted by

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  3. Caroline

    London

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, certainly the best in the area. Quick, friendly service. Always my go-to

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  4. Robert

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good value and great ambience under the railway arches!

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  5. David

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent value all round. Thank you Paolo and his team !

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  6. Tom

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Sue

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Lorraine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  9. Simon

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  10. Edith

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4179 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 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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