The Archduke

Name: The Archduke
Address: Concert Hall Approach South Bank, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8XU
Telephone: 020 7928 1931
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (4296)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for live music

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
Neighborhood
Waterloo
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

What 4,296 people are saying

The Archduke reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South West London
Hot spot
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 a delightful dining experience with "great food", "wonderful service", and a "fantastic atmosphere". Located near the South Bank, it's perfect for pre-theatre meals and jazz evenings. The set menus provide "excellent value", and the cocktails are a must-try. Friendly staff ensure a "lovely" visit every time.

4,296 Reviews

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Angela
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a pre theatre lunch with cocktails. The service was friendly and the food and cocktails were excellent. Such a unique venue will be coming back again
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Carola
Surrey17 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch with friends on a Saturday afternoon. We have eaten here before and the restaurant always has quite a few diners but not overly busy so quite relaxed. 2 of us have allergies which were dealt with very well and staff were knowledgeable. I enjoyed the 3 course set menu which was good value. Instead of steak, this time the others had a double burger which looked tasty. Unfortunately all said it was a little dry which was disappointing. Chips are lovely! We will be back but may chose other food option.
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David
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very positive experience. Consistently nice food and excellent value especially the set menus. My go to place for several months now on the South Bank Meetings with friends and Concerts opposite at the Royal Festival Hall. Very friendly and fast service. Only noise caveat is to make sure you get a table near door as it might get quite busy when busy! More please
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Jacqueline VIP
London130 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Archduke is a longstanding establishment, providing good service from various staff members. The menu provides a good variety of options taking into account seasonality. This time, I dined with a friend upstairs, sitting near the window and watching many people pass by outside. I've also had a seat downstairs towards the back of the restaurant and also outside in the past. It's a short walk from both Waterloo station and the Southbank.
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Claire
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, had a lovely time. Great food, service, and drinks. Staff always very welcoming, location is great, jazz is great, and cocktails and wine offerings are fabulous.
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Victoria
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Looked after very well by a charming team, quick food for a pre theatre dinner in a lovely atmosphere.
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Ian
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening. Staff very friendly and food delicious. No pressure on time enjoying the evening. More expensive than some restaurants, but the whole evening was worth the cost. Highly recommended for steak lovers. Hope to attend again, especially when the there is a jazz night.
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Caroline VIP
London43 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly and attentive service. Love their rotisserie chicken in particular!
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mark
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant was quiet as it was a Tuesday lunchtime, but the food was excellent. We had the £30 3 course option , and all the portions were of a decent size and very tasty. Felt that it was excellent value for a central London restaurant.
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chris
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good value & great service what more can you ask & just across the road from the Royal Festival Hall brilliant! Save yourself some money & enjoy this place.
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The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4296 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

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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

The Archduke

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Sirloin

Steak Frites

Ribeye (280g)

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