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 (1810)

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

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

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 1,810 people are saying

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

Dublin
Best Ambiance
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel offers an exquisite afternoon tea experience in an elegant setting. Guests praise the "beautiful setting" and "excellent service," with a wide selection of teas and delicious treats. The staff are noted for their attentiveness, making it a "highly recommend" venue for special occasions.

1,810 Reviews

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Kathleen
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love the Shelbourne! The Lord Mayors Lounge is lovely and well established. It is a fancy tea but a bit expensive. Worth it if you are a tea person.
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Matthew
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must-do experience for anyone visiting the heart of Dublin. We were treated to a memorable afternoon with delicious treats and a fresh selection of teas. Thank you for having us.
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Pauline
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
70th birthday gift, money well spent a really lovely, very civilised way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Food and service excellent. Ranks up there with the best Claridges and Ritz London have to offer.
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Maria VIP
Dublin11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea celebrating a special birthday. The room is elegant and comfortable, a really nice location for tea. The food was delicious, sandwiches, scones and cakes! Huge selection of tea and the coffee drinker was not left out! Service was a bit slow at times but the staff were very nice. I would recommend this venue for a special occasion.
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Nivedita VIP
Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegance is the word. Everything from the decor to the china to the service was simply beautiful. The tea and tiers of treats were delicious. Savored the whole afternoon.
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Andrew VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, expensive but a nice treat. Would recommend.
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angela
Dublin18 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I found our initial waitress to be very attentive and polite however the waitress we dealt with when paying was quite brusque and borderline rude. Not the type of service I’d expect in the Shelbourne.
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Laurie
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tea service was exceptional!!! We have been to several teas in other countries and big cities and this by far was the best!!!
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Amie
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful afternoon. Attention to detail was on point. Food was enjoyable and very appealing to the eye. Selection of teas was very good. Champagne was the icing on the cake
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Michael VIP
Charlotte41 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places to have afternoon tea in Dublin.
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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1810 OpenTable diners.

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

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Ireland, Republic of
Dublin
Dublin 2
South City Centre

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

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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

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About this restaurant

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 1,810 people are saying

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