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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4274 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse
Concert Hall Approach, South Bank, London, SE1 8XU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 4,274 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Hot spot

  • South West London

    Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Archduke offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic live jazz," "excellent food," and "attentive service." It's praised for its "great atmosphere" under railway arches and "friendly staff." While some mention noise and pricing, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for both casual and special occasions.

4,274 Reviews
  1. evelyn

    London93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I a,ways have the archduke salad, avocado, goat cheese and bacon. Delicious as always. Thanks

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  2. Francesco

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A charming spot with delicious food and a warm, inviting atmosphere—perfect for a relaxed meal or a special night out.

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  3. SIMONETTA

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosfera a ritmo di jazz! Il servizio è veloce e il cibo è ottimo Personale gentilissimo Ci siamo trovati molto bene Lo consiglio !

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  4. Susie VIP

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was impeccable, we went specifically for the Jazz event. Moved tables as there is slight noise coming from the air conditioning /pipes. Other than that, great vibe, musicians were fab. Food was lovely and was delivered so quickly. Overall we would return and we really enjoyed our visit

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  5. Vickie

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall this was a great experience, the prix fixe menu was great value for money and had a good selection to choose from. We had a business lunch and this was private enough with enough atmosphere, wasn't too quiet nor too noisy.

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  6. HELEN VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Graceful service and lovely finger food. We shared various dips, prawns, frites, olives, cocktails and pitta bread. All really fresh and delicious. The maitre d’ and all the waiting staff were so kind and attentive. Gave us their best balcony table.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Esther VIP

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was quite poor on this visit and not very good value for money

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  8. GaryB

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous place to eat with some live Jazz playing in the background, we were given the table we requested as a bonus. Very enjoyable evening. Staff very friendly and polite. Thanks.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. David

    Toronto19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice restaurant with great atmosphere, food and staff. We had a really enjoyable meal and chilled dining experience. Steak frites was one of the best I’ve had in a long time, while my wife’s field mushrooms with goats cheese was amazing. Highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Zoe-Anne

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous! Thank you so much. Were definitely going back x

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4274 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. Waterloo

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for The Archduke

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
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