The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

Name: The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel
Address: The Shelbourne Hotel 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 K224
Telephone: (01) 663 4500
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1731 Reviews

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 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
Website
http://www.shelbournedining.ie/the-lord-mayors-lounge
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
The Shelbourne Hotel, 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 K224
Area
South City Centre
Cross Street
St. Stephen's Green
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Dublin Bus/Luas/Taxi rank on doorstep
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Banoffee Pot
Banana mousse cake, crumble with caramelised banana and crème Chantilly.
Pistachio Slice
Pistachio sponge layered with raspberry jam and pot cream, finished with silky pistachio cream
The Éclair
Classic éclair with rich caramel diplomat cream and crunchy praline
Citrus Macaroon
Crème pâtissière with lemon curd on a soft, moist macaroon and citrus pâte de fruit

What 1,731 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin
Best Ambience
Dublin
Good for special occasions
Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Best Ambience
Dublin 2
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience, celebrated for "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "beautiful decor," "friendly staff," and special touches like "harp music." While some find it "pricey," many agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable occasion in "spectacular surroundings."

1,731 Reviews

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Tessa
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Kris
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable, beautiful tea. Lovely afternoon. Lucy was wonderful as our hostess 💕☘️
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Karen
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, great service, Natalie was lovely. A real treat. Would definitely recommend 👌
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Valerie
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food, beverages, and service was lovely. what a great way to celebrate the day
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Lisa
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food- Sandwiches were not freshly made. Fillings were heavy and a little stodgy. The sweet offerings were overly sweet and somewhat clawing. Service- As soon as we sat down, we were told we only had the table for 1.45hrs, this left the service feeling rushed and a little pushy. We felt they wanted us to just finish and leave. Definitely not a 5-star experience. Atmosphere- The room was warm, clean and beautiful, seating was comfortable and spacious. However, the lighting was overly bright making the atmosphere slightly uncomfortable. Overall- Very disappointing. I would definitely not recommend this a place for afternoon tea. It was very overpriced and absolutely not worth the expense.
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Emer
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon tea in a Sunday afternoon. Staff were excellent& food was lovely
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Kathleen
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea is one of life’s accessible luxuries, and tea at the Shelbourne is one of the best. You may only have a yacht or a fancy apartment in your dreams, but you can be treated like royalty while sitting in the Shelbourne’s beautiful lounge. The food, drinks, and service are all impeccable. For anyone looking for a special way to celebrate an event in Dublin, this is the place to do it.
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Michael
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had lunch today in the Shelbourne Hotel today. The whole experience was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the food exquisite. The kept in contact with us regularly which was very much appreciated. Thoroughly recommended.
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Michelle
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Festive afternoon tea a must for any special treat occasion . Staff were amazing and very attentive
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Valerie
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most amazing afternoon tea yes may seem expensive but it’s actually a full meal with gorgeous take home boxes. The staff were so friendly and so professional and so efficient. Nothing was too much trouble and they made fabulous recommendations on which tea to choose . This experience is worth every penny . Thank you Imelda and every member of the team .
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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1731 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 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

Website
http://www.shelbournedining.ie/the-lord-mayors-lounge
Phone number
(01) 663 4500

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

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Additional information

Menu

Sandwiches

Oak Smoked Salmon

Classic Egg Mayonnaise and Cress

Roast Chicken and Chive Mayonnaise

Feta and Tomato

Scones

Shelbourne Buttermilk Scones

Desserts

Banoffee Pot

Pistachio Slice

The Éclair

Citrus Macaroon

What 1,731 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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