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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8
4.8
1741 Reviews
€51 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for our celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea.
The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.

From December 1st, our wonderful Lounge will convert to a casual dining venue from 7.30pm daily, allowing our guests to experience an exquisite food offering in our iconic setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 663 4500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 1,741 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 2

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 2

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin 2

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Dublin 2

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience, praised for its "impeccable service" and "beautiful surroundings." Guests highlight the "delicious food," "professional and friendly staff," and the charming ambiance enhanced by live harp music. While some mention pricing concerns, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

1,741 Reviews
  1. Tammy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful afternoon tea in a stunning hotel. Highly recommend!!

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  2. Glen

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Natalia was a fantastic host! Thanks so much for everything

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  3. Yvonne

    Mayo

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've had many afternoon teas and The Lord Mayor's is always outstanding. The service and attention to detail is second to none. This time around we took our 9 year old granddaughter with us. She was fascinated by the whole ritual. She also loved the hotel (her parents spent their wedding night there). She's already planning a visit for her birthday in July. Well done!

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  4. Ciara

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gorgeous dining experience. Highly recommend, looking forward to the next time already!

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  5. Sophie

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service - a lovely treat for our mini moon :)

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  6. ELAINE

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Karla gave great service, thanks Karla. We enjoyed it didn't feel rushed at all.

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  7. Ann

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were impeccable. We loved our afternoon tea experience.

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  8. Rebecca

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tea experience I’ve ever had. The staff was professional and kind. Caria our server was exceptional and made us feel at home. Thank you Shelbourne staff for an amazing experience and I’m proud to say you all have gained a returning guest.

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  9. Isabella

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The room the tea is served in is beautiful, and the staff are very nice. The tea tray has two plates of desserts that are quite rich and heavy and honestly one of them should be crudité —it’s just a lot of chantilly cream and whipped cream and icing. My main issue was that a bottle of sparkling water for the table was €8 when it was priced otherwise in other restaurants in the same hotel. Similarly, we were offered a glass of champagne for €23, and told that the second glass would be €26. We opted not to get champagne because that’s incredibly bizarre pricing, especially when other venues in the danger hotel offer the same glass of champagne for €20. The location is lovely and the staff are very sweet, but the pricing and value for money is quite off-putting.

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  10. Tessa

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance in the Shelbourne Lord Mayors tea room. Food delicate & light. Tea perfect .

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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1741 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. Stephen's Green
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Dublin Bus/Luas/Taxi rank on doorstep
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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