The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

1721 Reviews

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 24 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
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Cross street
St. Stephen's Green
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Dublin Bus/Luas/Taxi rank on doorstep
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Éclair Orange-infused Jivara chocolate, whipped ganache and orange gel, topped with an orange glaze and crispy balls
Black Forest Dark sweet cherry mousse layered with kirsch-soaked chocolate sponge, cherry filling, rich chocolate mousse, and a touch of vanilla cream
Christmas Tree Cinnamon and vanilla flavoured granny smith apple compote covered with Madagascar vanilla bavarois and mild spiced Christmas cake
Cheesecake Pot A luxurious cheesecake with Achill Island sea salt caramel sauce, layered with praline and Chantilly cream, served in a chocolate pot

What 1,721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers a "fantastic afternoon tea" experience in an "elegant atmosphere" with "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "beautiful setting," "delicious food," and an "impressive selection of teas." The attentive staff and exquisite presentation make it a "must do" in Dublin.

1,722 Reviews

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Valerie
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
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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Eve
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful afternoon tea @ The Lord Mayors lounge today to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary. The service, food and ambiance was top notch 👌🏼
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Rachel
VIP
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous experience with amazing food and fantastic service. The live harp was a fabulous addition. Perfect way to wrap up the festive season!
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Trudy
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous way to start the new year, our waitress was very knowledgeable and offered impeccable service
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Paul
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My young family and my wife and I had a beautiful experience in The Lord Mayors Lounge at the Shelbourne. Service was very attentive, warm and friendly, particular credit goes to Johanna, who was very friendly to our two young children. There was a slight glitch with your booking, which Imelda, the duty manager, dealt with very well - the kitchen was very accommodating to us also. Overall, a very pleasant experience and looking forward to our next visit already. Strongly recommended
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Josh
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea was exceptional. Every bite was delicious. Róisín, our server was incredibly hospitable, super knowledgeable about all the food, and the tea selection. We loved the harpist playing and all the detail that went into such a memorable afternoon.
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Louise
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When our party of four entered the Lord Edward Suite we were warmly welcomed by Anna our host. Anna made us very comfortable at our table and described the experience that was about to unfold wonderfully. We were there for just about two hours and Anna could not do enough for us the service was impeccable. The food was amazing, presentation of it was so beautiful and as it was the Christmas themed Afternoon tea there were a selection of Christmas teas added to the menu for the occasion. We tried the "Hot Toddy" recommended by Anna, and was my favorite of the day, and the "Mulled Wine" which was also delicious and both of them smelled like Christmas in a cup? We also had some Pink Champagne which was a wonderful accompaniment to the sweet treats and we enjoyed everything. I cannot recommend this experience enough, we have already decided that we are going to do this every year now for New Year's Eve.
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Jeff
VIP
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Super experience, very happy we went
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Treasa
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food wasn’t as nice as it has been in the past. But still a lovely experience
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sharon
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The afternoon tea experience was wonderful. The dining room atmosphere at Christmas time was lovely. The pastries and sandwiches provided were delicious as well as a lovely presentation. I also enjoyed the harpist who played throughout the tea.
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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1721 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 3, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 24 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Sandwiches

Oak Smoked Salmon Lakeshore mustard, treacle bread, lemon gel

Classic Egg Mayonnaise and Cress White bread (

Roast Chicken and Chive Mayonnaise Wholemeal bread

Roast Chicken and Chive Mayonnaise Wholemeal bread

Scones/Cake

Classic Buttermilk Scones Plain and golden raisin buttermilk scones

Lemon Pound Cake Soft pound cake flavoured with lemon and rich in fruits

Banana Bread Soft moist rich banana bread

Home Made Scones Buttermilk and cranberry scones

Desserts

Éclair Orange-infused Jivara chocolate, whipped ganache and orange gel, topped with an orange glaze and crispy balls

Black Forest Dark sweet cherry mousse layered with kirsch-soaked chocolate sponge, cherry filling, rich chocolate mousse, and a touch of vanilla cream

Christmas Tree Cinnamon and vanilla flavoured granny smith apple compote covered with Madagascar vanilla bavarois and mild spiced Christmas cake

Cheesecake Pot A luxurious cheesecake with Achill Island sea salt caramel sauce, layered with praline and Chantilly cream, served in a chocolate pot

What 1,721 people are saying

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