The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

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   MarkB

   Dublin

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   3.0

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   Dined 2 days ago

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   The waiter was a nice man but very poor English for a 5 star hotel in English speaking country. I was asked prior to the booking if it was an anniversary I said yes 42 years, there was no mention of it I purchased a voucher for my parents anniversary, the girl took the voucher at start and came back 10 mins later saying the voucher was fine, this is very unprofessional, we assume the official shelbourne voucher will be accepted, by all means say if there is an issue but not if it’s fine as it should be.
   

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   Jjpm

   Dublin

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   5.0

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   Dined 2 days ago

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   great experience at the shelbourne. Service was amazing, you were really looked after. Would recommend
   

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   ChristinaE

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   5.0

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   Dined 4 days ago

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   Highly recommend afternoon tea at the Shelbourne for any occasion. Lovely surroundings, exquisite china, fabulous sandwiches & pastries and first class service from the waiting staff 💚
   

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   Gena

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   4.0

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   Dined 4 days ago

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   The hotel is stunning with friendly and smiling staff everywhere. Had afternoon tea in the lord mayor lounge.. Nice food.. and you're offered more servings if you'd like & you can take home whatever you don't eat in a pretty box, it was a good experience.
   

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   AngelaM

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   Dined 6 days ago

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   Food, Staff, Surrounding all excellent we had a delightful afternoon
   

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   FionaT

   New York Area

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   4.0

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   Dined 7 days ago

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   Leticia and Alexandre gave excellent customer service . It’s a wonderful place to have teas. Plus they let you try the different teas .
   

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   Hannah

   Pittsburgh

   2 reviews

   5.0

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   Dined on 30 May 2023

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   This was our second afternoon tea and everyone is soooo kind and they make the experience even better! It’s a must every time we travel to Dublin.
   

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   Cady

   Austin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 29 May 2023

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   Very fancy and fun! Would totally do it again!!
   

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   Liza

   Dublin

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   5.0

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   Dined on 29 May 2023

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   The first server wasn't attentive or etc, fortunately the main hostess stepped in and did lovely, even though she had her own duties and other responsibilities. I'll recommend arriving earlier, in the hopes of getting a table further from the entrance.
   

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    RoxanaR

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2023

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    A treat for all the senses and a leap back to the golden Victorian age. Afternoon tea at the Shelbourne is not only an experience of taste bliss, but also one of great elegance, in its classical meaning. Warmly recommended!
    

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    SharonF

    New York Area

    12 reviews

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    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

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    We had afternoon tea as a treat for my daughters birthday. The food was delicious and the surroundings were absolutely gorgeous. All the tableware and cutlery were amazing and the staff are really lovely especially the girl who served us I think her name was Justyne . Such a nice girl and she couldn’t do enough for us. Really nice treat for a special occasion. Would definitely recommend and we will return. Fabulous 🥳🎉
    

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    Connie

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

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    The hotel and lounge were beautiful and elegant. The tea and food was delicious and the service was good and very attentive. Would highly recommend the tea experience.
    

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    MaryH

    Dublin

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    5.0

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    Dined on 26 May 2023

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    A wonderful day spent in the heart of Dublin, I would highly recommend the Afternoon Tea experience in the Sherbourne, to top it off, the atmosphere there is fantastic and yet so relaxing, food delicious, high praise to all the chefs, and the staff were wonderful, especially Gabriela who couldn't do enough for us. We will certainly return ❤️
    

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    Ashley

    London

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    5.0

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    Dined on 26 May 2023

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    We had such a lovely afternoon tea at The Shelbourne. Gabriela went over and above to ensure that we were looked after and made us feel really special! It’s the perfect place to go for a little treat/special occasion.
    

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    PatriciaC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

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    Dined on 24 May 2023

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    Lovely experience - Vanina was very pleasant and helpful
    

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    MichaelP

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    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2023

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    Great experience for a special occasion. A little overpriced but its about the experience of it
    

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    Barleycovers

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    5.0

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    Dined on 20 May 2023

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    This was a special experience and a very much appreciated gift. A delightful and relaxed day spent with a special friend at a lovely venue.
    

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    JoannaR

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

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    Was a nice day out , our server was lovely gave just enough attention without hovering, was perfect, lovely young lady. I did ask for a quite table for a special reason but that table was a coffee table not a proper sitting table which was disappointing as it was uncomfortable for us both as we had to keep bending over, and compressedour stomachs etc, i wish they had contactedmeto adviseof this consideringthe price of tea here! . but in fairness, I'm sure if I asked to move, they would have had no problem, but as I had requested a quiet table for personal reasons, I felt the move could have upset my guest. So that could really have been half my fault also, but I should have been informed that a low coffee table was what was on offer. I'll know better next time and ring in instead of making a request online. However, beautiful place to have an afternoon tea, staff are amazing, and the tea was delicious. Fully recommend.
    

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    DelphineP

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 May 2023

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    I had a lovely time with my parents. It was a very nice experience for all of us.
    

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    Samantha

    Washington DC

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 May 2023

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    Excellent experience and a tea lovers heaven. Highly recommend.
    

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    MarkA

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    5.0

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    Dined on 17 May 2023

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    Wonderful food in a beautiful elegant setting with outstanding service. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    Lovely high tea experience. We were allowed to sample as many tea flavors as we wanted and able to order more tea sandwiches which pleased the hubby! Staff were delightful not stuffy.
    

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    ChrisH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    We had a wonderful time. Food was fantastic and Saoirse was our waitress. She was officially a trainee and had only been at the hotel for a very short time. They must have some amazing training program because she was spot on on every move and gesture. Our team cups never went empty and she was a delight to speak with. Food quality was also exceptional. See Photo. Three levels of goodness. Scones of two types and lemon drip pastries on the bottom. Three type of sandwiches in the middle including delicious Irish Salmon. The top tier had three types of sweets that by themselves would have been worth the trip. Ambiance is very up scale - Best not to show up in jeans and spoil the experience for others. Formal wear not required, just looking like you belong there and not McDonalds :) The room is very sophisticated and nice. They will take all your tourist bags and put them in the back, keeping the room looking "smart", we had lots. Room/Tea manager is named Imelda. She runs a very professional ship. Enjoy!
    

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    LorraineC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    Amazing afternoon tea. The staff were amazing & so attentive. Lovely experience from start to finish.
    

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    RosieL

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

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    Absolutely lovely. We brought my Mam for her birthday, and she loved it! The service was amazing; the food was gorgeous! Best Afternoon Tea we've ever had. Going to be back very soon! Staff, we're so nice and accommodating! It was overall just fantastic!
    

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    NiamhM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

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    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    Beautiful afternoon tea, very enjoyable. Ruby was my host, she was very kind,not in your face which I like, and I’d recommend afternoon tea at the Shelbourne
    

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    rhvjr

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    A wonderful way to share an afternoon with a friend
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

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    Beautiful room with lovely table setting. Service was friendly and professional. Lovely tea service. Desserts are pieces of art.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2023

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    The best afternoon tea in Dublin by far. The ambience of the lounge coupled with knowledgeable, kind, and courteous staff makes this experience wonderful. They go above and beyond to meet your needs and ensure you are enjoying the tea. Don’t be afraid to ask if they sell the tea, they do! We were thrilled to take home two canisters of the Shelbourne blend. Ruby kindly took our raincoats upon arrival, Laura was our server, and Imelda helped round everything out. I’m thrilled that my mother’s first experience here (my second) lived up to the hype. She was thrilled with everything. Every time I’m in Dublin, you’ll find me here for tea.
    

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    StevenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2023

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    The food was delicious, and there was no problem in getting more. The service was first class, the staff knew what they were doing and treated us all so well. We had a wonderful time.
    

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    Martel

    Las Vegas

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2023

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    Gabriela took great care of us. The teas were excellent as was the food. For such small portions, we sure got full. There were so many things try. This tea was excellent, the Shelbourne presented a delightful atmosphere.
    

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    GerryF

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2023

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    Enjoyed the Classic Afternoon Tea. Food, Service and Ambience all excellent. We had a voucher given to us as a gift. Otherwise it is quite expensive.
    

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    Unap

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 May 2023

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    We brought our 87 year old mother for her first afternoon tea. The afternoon was very special and nearly all elements of the afternoon tea were perfect. The only thing that let it down were the scones and lemon cake done ad little loaves. Both were hard and disappointing, the scone particularly were too small. Scones are the heart of any afternoon tea and should be light and airy and maybe warm. Apart from these, we were delighted with everything else.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2023

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    I had a great experience. The ambiance was perfect and the teas were amazing. The only down side was the lack of vegetarian options. To their credit, they don’t advertise vegetarian options but give the guest an opportunity to say dietary preferences. For me, my sandwiches and deserts we delightful but my vegetarian friend didn’t have a pleasant experience. They gave her bread with cold hummus paste and bread with cold avocado paste. It wasn’t very appetizing. But other than that, it was great.
    

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    Sorch

    Dublin

    2 reviews

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    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2023

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    My experience wasn’t the best. Vegan afternoon tea was okay. Value for money was poor. Tended to mix up the teas they were serving.
    

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    MaeveT

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

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    The selection of teas was excellent. The staff were very attentive. A little more in the way of savoury and slightly less sweet things would be our only quibble.
    

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    HelenaC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

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    From the moment we entered the Lord Mayors Lounge we were treated with outstanding service with a friendly smile and incredible efficiency. The soft piano music played in the background as our waitress seemed to appear magically exactly when we needed her offering more of anything we needed. It was my sisters 50th birthday and i was amazed how the staff handled my complete lack of explanation behind the 50 candles i handed them on the way to the table. They came out with them at the end on a plate with a huge piece of delicious cake and happy birthday enscribed in chocolate calligraphy. The food was mouthwatering every single item from the scones and the lemon drizzle cake to the delicious sandwiches and finally the exquisite cakes. This is the highest standard they have set for Afternoon tea service and one that has kept this over the years. Bravo and thank you for the wonderful afternoon and food.
    

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    KathleenB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2023

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    High tea at the Shelbourne Hotel was an absolute delight! There were selections of delicious mini sandwiches, scones, breads and incredible tiny desserts as well as every tea and coffee imaginable. We ate our fill and enjoyed every minute of this special time with my sister in Dublin!
    

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    AnnC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

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    Dined on 25 April 2023

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    Lovely experience overall . Staff very attentive. One of the party was celebrating a birthday & a complementary dessert was delivered to the table.
    

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    BabsG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

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    Dined on 24 April 2023

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    We all enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea in the Lords Mayor lounge. The food and whole experience was just special
    

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