The Archduke

4.5

4262 Reviews

£25 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
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

Location
Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London, SE1 8XU
Neighbourhood
Waterloo
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

What 4,262 people are saying

The Archduke reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South West London
Hot spot
South West London
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Archduke offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "really friendly" staff. Guests enjoy "live music" and "delicious food" in a "lovely atmosphere" under the Victorian railway arches. Its convenient location near Waterloo Station makes it ideal for pre-theatre meals. Highly recommended for an enjoyable evening.

4,262 Reviews

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Caroline VIP
London32 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful food, friendly service. My go-to in the area
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Chris
Las Vegas3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Have been eating here for over 40 years! Always reliable - and a good speedy location before a South Bank show.
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michael
London10 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good menu for early dinner.Food and service excellent and not too expensive for London.A bit noisy.
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Alyssa
Jacksonville5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the steak for two and it was cooked to order, juicy and absolutely delicious! It was so big we couldn’t finish it between the two of us!
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Jean-Gabriel
London1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really wonderful atmosphere, lighting, to accompany the amazing jazz music from the quartet. The food was was excellent and the service was great. Highly recommended!
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Chris
Kent3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & service. Best steak I’ve had in London
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in straight off of our flight with my husband and 3 kids. Food was delicious, service was so friendly. 10/10 recommend and will absolutely be back.
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Richard
Yorkshire4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent chilled out experience having a meal whilst enjoying listening to a Jazz trio. Superb wine as well.
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JoanneH
Kent5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was average, service and price was good.
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Caroline VIP
London32 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific chicken, as always, and a warm refuge on a cold night
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The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4262 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

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

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

Website
http://www.blackandbluerestaurants.com/
Phone number
020 7928 1931

The Archduke

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Sirloin

Steak Frites

Ribeye (280g)

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