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The Archduke, London,

The Archduke

4.5
4.5
4196 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse
A photo of The Archduke restaurant

The Archduke

4.5
£25 and under
Steakhouse
Waterloo

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 36 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

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

Loved For

  • 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Archduke is rated 4.5 stars by 4196 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Archduke restaurant

The Archduke

4.5
£25 and under
Steakhouse
Waterloo

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 36 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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