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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4226 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 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 4,226 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

    Hot spot

  • South West London

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Archduke delights with "fantastic service," a cozy atmosphere, and live jazz, making it a charming spot for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. Guests rave about the "great food," especially the steak frites and beef bourguignon. Its convenient location near the Southbank adds to its appeal for pre-show dining.

4,226 Reviews

  1. Caroline

    VIP

    London

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food, quick service, and a good wine selection. Combined with a lovely ambience and a convenient location, I love coming here!

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  2. SANDRA

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot praise this place enough always a pleasure, lovely staff great food and a great ambience. Never a disappointment

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  3. David

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, steaks were all cooked to perfection despite differing requests. Thoroughly recommend 👍

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  4. Eleanor

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and reasonable price, half price wine offer great value too!

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  5. Caroline

    Portugal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and excellent service from Barbara. Convenient location for County Hall theatre afterwards!

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  6. Maggy

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked a 7pm meal for a long awaited family get together..I was unaware when I booked the table that we would be hurried through our meal as they wanted to close at 9:00. The food was good but the experience was ruined as we were reminded at every contact with the staff that they wanted to close at 9. If I had known this before the meal I would have definitely booked somewhere else where we could take our time and enjoy each other’s company. I am unlikely to use this restaurant again as there are many other options nearby where I hope we could spend a relaxing evening together.

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  7. Colin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    good food at a reasonable price for London and friendly, efficient service, my only criticism was the very noisy heating system which made conversation difficult at times.

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  8. Andy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service at the Archduke. If in London I often go there

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  9. ranabir

    VIP

    London

    94 reviews

    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Archduke is a good place for food and drink in the South Bank. Service is excellent. Unfortunately, this time, our steak was not up to standard, nevertheless this is still a good place and we will continue to visit.

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  10. JANE

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Attentive, pleasant staff. Excellent burger & wine. Will definitely visit again for steak & jazz.

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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4226 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 25 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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