The Archduke

4.5

4196 Reviews

£25 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 37 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

Location
Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London, SE1 8XU
Area
Waterloo
Parking details
None
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 4,196 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

Diners' Choice Awards

South West London
Great for live music
South West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Archduke offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food," "outstanding service," and a "great atmosphere" enriched by live jazz music. Patrons appreciate its central location and charming venue under railway arches. The restaurant is praised for its "great value" and accommodating staff, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

4,196 Reviews

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Simon
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and great steaks, waiting staff very attentive, great evening was had by all.
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Neil
Oxford
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night out as always, generous and delicious starters. Steak frites done perfectly across the range. Lovely ambience and service. At the end of the meal the attentive waitress told us that the manager was very appreciative of us regulars having a WhatsApp group called the Archdukers to stay in touch and organise our visits. Temporary roadworks outside the venue made it interesting to get to the front door. Persevere, it's more than worth it. A perfect experience ❤️
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Dean
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good food with a great ambiance with really good music
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Malcolm
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location. Arrived 20 mins early but greeted warmly and taken to the table. Main area where live jazz played is lively but there are many nooks and crannies for quieter conversation. Menu has plenty of choice and the pre 7pm fixed price is worth doing. We had the bangers and mash and steak frites which were delicious. Would recommend and can't wait to go back.
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Will
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant Jazz, especially Julian Fenton on drums, with great Steak frites. It’s a perfect night out either with a group of friends or for a date night👌
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Jean
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice jazz live music. Nice food. Good friendly service.
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Katie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food in a convenient location. Good service even though busy with Xmas lunches
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Lesley
Surrey
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch. Steak frites on the lunch fixed price 3 course menu. Great food, great service
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Caroline
London
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Terrific food and service - glass and carafe could have been cleaner.
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Anne
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable lunch. Small but good choice on menu. Food very good, wine reasonably priced. Good atmosphere with nice Christmas decorations. Staff very pleasant. Would highly recommend
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The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4196 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

23:30

Booked 37 times today

Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London, SE1 8XU

Additional information

Area
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.blackandbluerestaurants.com/
Phone number
020 7928 1931

The Archduke

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Popular dishes

Sirloin

Steak Frites

Ribeye (280g)

Menu

What 4,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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