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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room, Dublin, Co Dublin

The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room

4.1
4.1
172 reviews
€31 to €50
Lounge
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The heart of the hotel and effortless in style, The Lobby Lounge is the perfect venue for All-Day Dining and Afternoon Tea to reconnect with friends and family. Newly refurbished, enjoy understated elegance with a stylish atmosphere with the most luxurious surroundings flooded with natural daylight from our Terrace Gardens.

Enjoy our All day dining Lobby Lounge Menu with signature sandwiches, healthy salads or some of your favourite comfort dishes. Our Express Lunch dining option is perfect for a quick bite Monday to Friday.

Catch up with friends or family, sip a chilled glass of Champagne or sample your favourite cocktail made by our Mixologists and watch the world go by in laidback five-star luxury. Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7pm to 9pm enjoy our resident Pianist while you unwind into the weekend.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    €62.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Dublin has become a longstanding tradition with Dubliners as well as visitors to the city. It is a special occasion where guests can savour the finest food in the most stunning surroundings. It is the ideal way to indulge yourself for a special occasion or to just catch up with family and friends. In our Lobby Lounge and Reading Room, you can enjoy a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and decadent pastries created by our award-winning chefs while overlooking our stunning courtyard. *Please note that Afternoon Tea must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Should you have any dietary requirements please leave a note or contact the Restaurant in advance of your booking.
    Afternoon Tea photo

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dublin 4

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 4

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin 4

    Romantic

  • Dublin 4

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 4

    Vegetarian-friendly

178 Reviews

  1. MaryO

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful hotel, stunning decoration which added to Christmas spirit. Service very poor and afternoon tea not u to standard. Very poor choice of savouries, 2 scones is a cop out and sweets choices very disappointing

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  2. NasM

    London

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    lovely atmosphere for afternoon tea and/or a quick bite drinks are lovely, cocktails mixed to perfection and service was good

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  3. TomC

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance. The live piano was outstanding. The service and food were fantastic. Very friendly and efficient staff.

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  4. IreneH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful lunch and I appreciated being able to get a vegetarian entree with the Express lunch.

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  5. TimB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue is a very nice place to enjoy a relaxing lunch.

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  6. NasM

    London

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely ambience and friendly service - always a pleasure to eat in these surroundings

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  7. EmmaVee21

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious afternoon tea service with excellent service.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 25 October 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I am thrilled to read you enjoyed your time with us and the team will be just as delighted to see you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea Experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards, Carla Kennedy Assistant Food and Beverage Director.

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  8. Mazoo

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, service, food and music are incredible.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 25 October 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I am thrilled to read you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards, Carla Kennedy Assistant Food and Beverage Director.

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  9. Codo

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is very slow and not very confident… more training required… had to put tablecloth on table myself… waiter very unsure of himself. Having worked in hospitality more confidence and consideration needs to be honed into waiting staff… garden was gorgeous and food lovely but would have preferred something unique for the menu rather than just burgers and sandwiches…

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I liked the oysters and pasta of the day Fillet lacked flavor

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 September 2023

    Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your time sharing your feedback regarding your recent dining experience with us. I am delighted to know that you enjoyed our oysters and pasta of the day. I've shared your feedback to our kitchen team regarding the fillet steak. We get great reviews on this normally so this feedback will make us thrive for better quality and flavor. Cordially, John Erickson Lobby Lounge & Bar Manager

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  11. BarbaraM

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The lobby lounge was less than a quarter full. It was chilly as the front door was left standing open. The piano player RUINED the atmosphere with his booming playing on the piano. Far far too loud - we couldn’t hear each other speak. Why can’t you just play some cool jazz background music. Go visit the Doyle hotel in london called the Kensington - that’s how to do music in a hotel. I’d say the lobby lounge would be far busier if you got rid of the piano player. In the meantime I would close the piano lid to muffle the sound slightly and ask him to play quietly. We’re not going to a concert, we’re going for a bite to eat!! Also ask him to take some breaks!! He seemed to play non stop for 90 minutes. We eventually had to ask to be moved to the Reading room. Ambience = cold and noisy

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 September 2023

    Dear BarbaraM, Thank you for your time sharing your feedback regarding your recent dinner experience with us. We truly value this review as an opportunity to improve our food quality (soup/bread) and make the necessary adjustments with our pianist's volume and music selection. More than ever, I'm delighted to know that amidst the above-mentioned concerns, our Lobby Lounge associates have well-looked after you. Cordially, John Erickson Lobby Lounge & Bar Manager

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  12. ClaudioDJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great experience and really beautifully decorated lounge. My only request would to have an option for more sandwiches than sweets but that’s only because by the end we were all sugared out.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 September 2023

    Dear ClaudioDJ, Thank you for your time commending our well-decorated Lobby Lounge. You have truly recognized the efforts we exerted to make our Lobby Lounge presentable. Also, we truly value your feedback as an opportunity to review and improve our sandwiches and sweets selections Cordially, John Erickson Lobby Lounge & Bar Manager

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  13. Lepo

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat for almost 20-minutes waiting to be served, after which one of us went to the bar to get drinks, then had to get a servers attention to order food. Servers not very attentive - In the time that we were seated and waiting to order, two tables who came in after us were looked after. No one around when looking to settle the bill either. Unfortunate as service has previously been great here, especially on match days. Food came out quickly though, and was pretty tasty but quite pricey for what you get.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 September 2023

    Dear Lepo, Thank you for your time sharing your feedback regarding your recent dining experience with us. We are saddened to hear that you weren't served attentively during a busy rugby match weekend. We truly value this review as an opportunity to train our team with great focus on efficiency and attentiveness. Henceforth, I'm delighted to know that amidst the above-mentioned concerns, you liked our food offerings. Cordially, John Erickson Lobby Lounge & Bar Manager

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  14. Derek75

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner in a beautiful setting! Excellent service and delicious food.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 September 2023

    Dear Derek75, Thank you for commending our beautiful setting, excellent service and delicious food. We always strive for improvement and your feedback have truly given us an opportunity to be consistent with it. Cordially, John Erickson Lobby Lounge & Bar Manager

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  15. karlD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, beautiful room and delicious tea experience

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 1 August 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I am thrilled to read you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards, Carla Kennedy Assistant Food and Beverage Director.

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  16. DaleC

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice atmosphere and nice staff. Ordered a fillet steak with king prawns and the steak was awful and the prawns were cold. I didn’t eat any of it and informed the waitress who in turn informed the manager. He then apologised and offered me a free desert. Absolutely shocking they I was still charged for the steak and prawns. It was our fourth year wedding anniversary and my wife had to share her fish and chips with me. Which just isn’t acceptable. The hotel is beautiful and I would probably stay again but I would certainly never dine there again.

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  17. LuisA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 July 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The piano music was a bit too intrusive upbeat, would prefer some relaxed Jazz piano music.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 1 August 2023

    Hi Luisa, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I do apologise that you felt the music was too intrusive on your visit and we will keep this is mind for guests going forward. Hopefully we have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon! Kind Regards, Carla Kennedy Assistant Food and Beverage Director.

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  18. YeeB

    Cambridge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful surroundings, efficient and friendly staff. Great place catching up with friends and family.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 1 August 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us. Our team will be so happy to read your comments and I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you and your friends & family back soon. Kind Regards, Carla Kennedy Assistant Food and Beverage Director

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  19. ColmR

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 June 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super meal in a fantastic hotel with lovely staff

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 5 June 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. Delighted to read your review. Thanks for choosing us every time. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado; F&B Supervisor.

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  20. AideenM

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 June 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, from beginning to end, was frightful. There was no one at the welcome point and I stood for a long time. Drinks came at different times and then no-one around for me to pay the bill. For such a beautiful venue, this is a great shame.

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  21. Derek75

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a fan of this tea service. Pros The lobby lounge is beautiful The food / tea/ champagne was delicious Cons I was seated in a room with a table of 8 having lunch so it seems the venue is mixed with lunch customers, so that took the charm out of the tea experience. I felt like I was just having a more expensive lunch than everyone else. My server did accommodate a request for more finger sandwiches- but seemed to disappear so I kept having to ask the beverage server for things. I was going to ask for another pot of tea, but my server never showed up. I had to leave my table to pay the check at the host stand. I felt forgotten in the side room. I probably wouldn’t do tea again here. I would either choose lunch with a pot of tea in the same restaurant or have tea at the nearby Westin. The Westin has a nice tea service that I would revisit if given the choice.

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  22. BackToBlonde

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    So disappointed with our afternoon tea. Definitely not the experience we have had before. The food was fine, but nothing special nor was it as fresh as we are used to. No atmosphere in the lobby today. Service was fine, very pleasant but staff hard to find when we needed something. The lobby was by no means full but there seemed to be a lull in staff on floor, but there was plenty when we left. This is the 2nd meal I’ve had in 2 weeks at The Intercontinental and standards are definitely not as high as they used to be. It’s a real shame as the hotel is beautiful, but for the price, it’s hard to justify.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 5 June 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I am disappointed you didn’t feel our AFT was up to your expectations. We do make every single item on it fresh from scratch on the day, that’s the reason we only allowed bookings 24 hours in advance; Truly disappointed you did fell otherwise. If your ever decided to come back to our hotel, please contact us at the Lobby Lounge and we will make sure to change your point of view. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado. F&B Supervisor.

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  23. KayM

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was so abrupt and rather rude. It ruined whole evening

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 21 May 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. We are taking your feed back very seriously. We do not want our guest to feel this way and, certainly, is not what we aim for. We will contact you promptly. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado; F&B Supervisor.

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  24. Rosie

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful place to sit and relax .fabulous food and great views

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  25. Peter

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely as aways, very relaxing family dinner, thank you!

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 May 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. Looking forward to see you again, and bring that extra touch we need to be great for you and your family. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado; F&B Supervisor.

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  26. SeanR

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy the experience at the Intercontinental lobby. Unfortunately our waitress on this occasion kept forgetting to come back to us following simple request , such as a jug of water and vinegar.. the last straw was giving us a dessert menu and the coffees and not coming back until we had asked another waiter to come a give us the bill after 20 mins with no show from the waitress … It was otherwise an excellent meal in lovely surroundings

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 May 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I am sorry we did not reach the level of our service standards with you in this occasion. I will take this matter on board personally as we do expect great service from our associates and truly, this is not what we want our guests to feel. Please, do not hesitate to contact me or any of my colleagues and we will make sure everything goes great for you. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado; F&B Supervisor.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed with little choice of gluten free food and drink.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 6 May 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. I would like to extend my apologies if we did not offer extra options gluten free, surely, we are looking to improve this matter and we will make it right very soon. Please, if you do decide to come back to us, do not hesitate to contact me or my colleagues at the Lobby Lounge, so we can make 100% sure we do deliver what you expect. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado; F&B Supervisor.

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  28. SeanR

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 April 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a very convenient no fuss place to eat .., a nice oasis in the middle of the city . Food is good , service is very good , and you can talk with your guests as the ambience is quiet .

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 9 April 2023

    Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. I am very happy you had found a place to spend time in the middle of the city, We will be more than happy to hear any feed back that can help us to make it even better for you next time. Please, do not hesitate to contact me or any of my colleagues next time you want to visit us. Warm regards, Antonio J. Delgado. F&B Supervisor.

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  29. YvonneM

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 April 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was quite disappointed with the service I received during my recent visit on 7 April 2023. While I had high expectations for the experience based on my previous visit, the incidents that occurred during my most recent visit have left me feeling dissatisfied and concerned. Firstly, despite the fact that I had confirmed with thr staff about my dietary requirements to have two beef and two chicken sandwiches, I was served three chicken and one beef sandwiches instead. When I asked the waiter about it, he told me that there were not enough beef sandwiches, yet 15 minutes later, the manager offered me two beef sandwiches. This inconsistency in communication and service was unacceptable and left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. Additionally, I noticed that the shot glasses that contained the Earl Grey flavor dessert had some stains on the glass that looked like ashes and could be wiped away inside. When I raised my concern to the waitress, she took the desserts away and consulted with the kitchen. She then told me that the black stuff was from tea lights and had been washed a couple of times and would not impact the food. However, this explanation did not satisfy me as I was concerned about the cleanliness and hygiene of the glasses. Overall, my experience at the restaurant did not meet my expectations, and I was left feeling disappointed with the service. I believe that a five-star restaurant should uphold higher standards of communication, service, and cleanliness, and unfortunately, my recent visit fell short of these standards.

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  30. MelodyV

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has become a family tradition to celebrate birthdays here. Feels cozy, feels like home and most important we are not rushed and even celebrated with us. Thank u for this great experience ♥️

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 9 April 2023

    Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad you had such an incredible experience with us. Please, do not hesitate to contact us anytime if we can help you with any upcoming events. Warm regards, Antonio J. Delgado. F&B Supervisor.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 April 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I very regularly eat here and really do enjoy, however I went with my parents last night and my mother has quite a plain/restricted diet for medical reasons and they were not able to accommodate a very simple ask. Most places are able to accommodate, however when we asked for a plain piece of grilled chicken we were told there was none left, and chicken is really the only meat she can eat. I asked about the Caesar salad that has grilled chicken on offer with it to be told it’s different, which makes me wonder if the grilled chicken is actually freshly cooked or bought in pre chopped in a bag. My mother had little to nothing to eat in the end and as it was later in the evening we had no choice but to stay and eat there. We have another reservation there in 2 weeks for a family meal, which I will be cancelling and have already requested a reservation elsewhere. Really disappointing as I really enjoyed it there.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 9 April 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. I am very sorry we were unable to accommodate your request on this visit. We would ask that should a guest have a particular diet, they pre-order this with us in advance as it cannot be guaranteed. In relation to the Chicken in the Caesar salad this is already cooked and diced, and it wouldn’t be our standard to serve this reheated. Should you decide to revisit us, don’t hesitate to contact us directly. Regards, A. J. Delgado

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Every year we do afternoon tea as a birthday tradition. The afternoon tea here was very average. Staff busy and less attentive versus others like the Shelbourne. Was told no cloakroom, that they would ‘find somewhere’ to put out coats. Asked for an extra sandwich and they forgot, not great really

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 5 March 2023

    Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing The Lobby Lounge for your birthday celebration. I am saddened to hear you didn’t have our 5 star experience. We value your feedback to improve our guest's experience. We take as an opportunity to remind our team about our cloakroom available for all guests and ensure to follow up on all requests. Please, if you decide to visit us again, contact us, and we will make sure of a positive experience. Warm regards, Gabriela Pinheiro - F&B Sup

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful venue, prepared to perfection, experience definitely to repeat

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 5 March 2023

    Hello dear guest, thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your experience at The Lobby Lounge. Our venue it’s definitely something we are proud of, and we make sure that every experience will be unique for our guests. We will see each other again, next time. Warm regards, Gabriela Pinheiro F&B Supervisor

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  34. Lkben

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent kids afternoon tea and really good service.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 19 February 2023

    Good morning, Thank you for taking the time to share your feed back with us. At the Lobby Lounge, we know how important children are, and we are delighted to know we are getting their likes right. We do hope to see you soon, and maybe on time to try our next afternoon tea. Warm regards, Antonio J. Delgado, F&B Supervisor.

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  35. AW123

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience in the Lobby Lounge. Food and setting and atmosphere.

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 18 February 2023

    Good morning, Thank you to take the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to know that you have truly enjoy your experience with us. We do hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado, F&B supervisor.

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  36. JoannaC

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place to enjoy a nice glass of wine. Pricey but tasty food. Always enjoy!

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 2 April 2023

    Good evening and thank you for taking the time to rate your experience with us. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of my colleagues at the Lobby Lounge, next time you want to visit us, and we will make sure to make your experience extra special. Kind regards, Antonio J Delgado; F&B Supervisor

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  37. JohnB

    Dublin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fine, service, food and assessability. (wheelchair user)

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 9 February 2023

    Thank you for taking the time required to share your experience with us. At the Intercontinental Lobby Lounge, we do appreciate any feedback, and yours certainly, will make us strive for deliver always the best. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado. F&B Supervisor.

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  38. paulO

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a strip loin medium rare it was tough and tasteless ……..this should be a signature dish

    The Lobby Lounge & The Reading RoomResponded on 9 February 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I am terribly sorry for your experience at the Lobby Lounge. I will truly make sure your feed back will be pass on to the kitchen at the hotel, and we will do our best not to repeat this again. If will you choose to come back to us again, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of my colleagues at the Lobby Lounge to assist you with anything you might need. Warm regards, Antonio J Delgado. F&B Supervisor.

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  39. TomasM

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very poor experience. We have enjoyed afternoon tea in many premium hotels and therefore have an expectation to the standard of food and service expected in such a venue. A couple of items on the tray were stale, the waitress did not check on us and not once topped up our teas and it took me 20 minutes to request the bill.

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  40. LauraH

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Bad service and so overpriced for what it was. Would not recommend,

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Contact tracing information collected

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The Lobby Lounge & The Reading Room is rated 4.1 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin D04 A9K8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Co Dublin D04 A9K8
  • Area
    Ballsbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Lounge, Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Executive Chef Alberto Rossi
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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