Peers' Dining Room in City of London, Westminster

We were in London for a trip to the theatre, the excellent Frank and Percy at the Other Palace. My son, who works in the Parliament building asked if we would like to join him and eat in the Peers Dining Room to end our day. We jumped at the chance, it wasn’t our first experience of eating in the Houses of Parliament but certainly the best. We had thought to start with a drink at the bar next door but it was very full so went straight in to the dining room, it was quiet when we began. The staff were attentive, informative and quietly efficient. The cocktails we began with an excellent start to our meal. None of us had a starter but I would have been happy with any of them. We had 3 different mains from the good choice of dishes, they were all well presented and tasty. The roasties were some of the best I have had. It all arrived at the same time. The wine list is excellent value and the Shiraz I had by the glass very good. Our table had 3 different desserts and one person the cheese, all very good. The bill was outstandingly good value for the 5 of us. I have read the scathing report written by Jay Rayner, it saddens me that he attacked the staff, it was a very nasty review. What was his problem,did the staff not bow and scrape enough. I for one was very happy with our experience, I have worked in the catering industry all my life and could not fault our meal.

We were fortunate to be invited to have diner in the House of Lords. The place is full of history and we had a tour of the Houses of Parliament before hand. The food like the whole experience was exceptional. There are few dining experiences you will have that will be as memorable.

Came here to celebrate a friends birthday and really impressed with the food, service and value for money. Coming to the Houses of Parliament clearly isn’t an everyday occurrence for an eastender like myself so the experience was a pleasantly good one.. not too pompous at all. Menu was varied, plenty of choice and catering for all. The real surprise was the portion sized, very sizeable a considering where we were and we had the al a carte Staff were good although I get they need to be strict on no cancel on the birthday cake and no singing happy birthday.. 🤣 I would definitely come again even in a normal occasion

A wonderful luncheon in surroundings not usually encountered by most people, this elegant restaurant is only open to the public during Parliamentary recess. The food was excellent and the service faultless. It is not cheap, however as my late mother always told me you get what you pay for. If you get the chance go.

This restaurant known as the members restaurant is only open to the public when the house is not sitting ie in the run up to the General Election, unless you go through your MP. Wonderful building as you walk to the restaurant, large paintings, previous Prime Ministers and great architecture. Three course meal Good choice of food to a high standard. The wine is very reasonably priced from £24 and good quality. Check out the chocolate tart, not what you expect, yummy. Be aware you may see the odd mouse scuttle across the floor, we did but the waiters were used to it as they see it from time to time

What a place. The surroundings are just incredible. The bar and drinks were magnificent and not ridiculously overpriced. The food, nouveaux cuisine but delicious, house claret was phenomenal but the staff were super attentive, funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommended it. Make sure to stop by the gift shop!!!

Exceptional food and service in a unique environment. Staff were attentive, but the atmosphere was relaxed. Would love to go back.

I cannot rate the food we had today highly enough. It really was exceptional. So many delicious flavours, and so creative. A lovely atmosphere too, and very friendly, attentive staff. And of course, a unique setting. We will be returning at the next opportunity.

we had a very nice lunch on the Terrace overlooking the River Thames. The food was very good and the company even better

The tour is an absolute must. An amazing place to visit. This was followed by a four course dinner in the Peers room. Food was exceptional.

Had dinner here. We both had shrimp curry. It was tasty. Service was great. Nice margaritas too. Had rum balls for dinner. Very rummy.

Visited there for a business dinner. Excellent food, service and ambiance. Black tie event. Extremely impressive. Please ensure that you allow at least 15 minutes for security checks upon arrival.

An interesting and unique location for lunch. (There is usually a waiting list and dates are limited). Delicious food and excellent service. We couldn't fault it and came away happy and sated. The security and searches to get into the place were bordering on being offensive however it is a sign of the times. Distant glimpses of non-public rooms and libraries added to the feeling of being privileged to dine there. A post meal drink in St Stephen's Tavern opposite the Houses of Parliament where Winston Churchill is reputed to have had the odd drink with other politicians is a good end to the day.

Fantastic venue and food! The setting is excellent and I was treated to champagne on the terrace followed by a set three course meal, which was delicious. The venue is truly exceptional and I really recommend taking in the tour. As expected it stooped in history and traditional and the building is beautiful when you can take the time fully appreciate the detail and architecture.

Aussi impressionnant que délicieux ! Certes la note peut vite etre salée (surtout si vous prenez un bon vin) mais vos papilles vous remercieront ! ;)

Spent 2 hours being shown around as a colleague of an MP. Great tour with lots of history, followed by a great lunch. Very well priced considering excellent food. I had ham hock terrine, followed by ribeye steak. The team there are attentive but discrete, very efficient. Overall great experience.

I Had an excellent Lunch in the Peer's Dining Room as the guest of a peer friend of mine. As one would expect the organisation was perfect and the staff first class. My starter was seafood cocktail which was very tasty and my main course was roast pork with excellent crackling and accompanying vegetables. We drank excellent cold Sauvignon Blanc. Before lunch, I was fortunate to be taken through the Royal gallery and shown two wonderful large floor to ceiling paintings of Waterloo ...Wellington meeting Blucher at the La Belle Alliance inn before defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 containing an ancestor of my friend on horseback and 'The Death of Nelson', graphically depicting the death of Lord Nelson, after being shot aboard H.M.S Victory at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Both these paintings are being cleaned and renovated and the lighting improved so they will look even more spectacular in the future.

Only open occasionally to public lucky to get a booking. The whole experience was first class. The setting is magnificent and the staff and food match the experience. AN historical opportunity. .

Reservamos sólo para ver el lugar ya que no está en el tour. Esperaba cantina por 45 libras por cabeza, nos sorprendió encontrar comida de calidad michelin, servicio y vino.

My partner and I had lunch on 19th September, this was our first visit, and I am sure it will not be our last. First class food, wine and service. All of the staff were professional yet friendly. Highly recommend.

Cuando los señores no son pares de estar, el comedor está abierto para reservas al público. Si tienes la oportunidad, ve, es algo que debe hacer. Entrar la Casa de los Lores por seguridad y estás acompañado por los pasillos del palacio en primer lugar al bar. restaurante lords El bar es un lugar magnífico con vistas geniales del Támesis, donde beber champán de marca Lords. El restaurante es una sala opulenta, claramente el lugar para un señor para entretener. La comida es estupenda 45 libras/persona para 3 cursos con enfoque en ingredientes británicos con mucha variedad. El personal es muy amable y servicial con selección de alimentos y la historia del palacio. El único inconveniente es que tienes que ser acompañado del inodoro por motivos de seguridad. Esto es algo que debe hacer, y regresaremos.

Tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una reserva durante el período cuando este restaurante está abierto al público. Si te gusta comer bien, entonces se trata de ser experimentado. El entorno es magnífico, el sentido de la historia. Muchas gracias a la encantadora Mary Rose que cuidó muy bien. Si tienes la oportunidad de cenar aquí, no te lo pierdas

Lugar bonito, encantador! Comida gostosa, porém diferente para o nosso paladar brasileiro... mas não deixa de ser boa!

You have to be accompanied by a peer to dine here. They are supposed to stay with you too. Had delicious food and very nice wine which was very reasonable as its subsidised. The service is very good as you would expect and the dining...

My boss promised me a surprise venue for my retirement lunch and this certainly was it. Security, as expected, is...

Highly recommend you take afternoon tea after a visit to the Houses of Parliament. There is a good selection of sandwiches, cakes and a dessert - all delicious with lots of tea and coffee to accompany this treat. Indeed you can add to the experience with a glass of wine and champagne whilst you chat to like minded travellers or simply have the table to yourself. Good value for money considering where you are dining.

I have now visited the Peers Dining room twice. Each occasion has been outstanding. Getting to see the inside of the House of Lords is a special thing. It's great to be able to have a drink in one of the bars before hand which is then topped by the quality of the food you are served. Michelin star stuff.The best part however is the staff. They are the star of the show. I look forward to going back

The whole experience was incredible and is thoroughly recommended.From the reassurance of intensive security, through to walking through the hall where many great events in history have occurred, before being served with a sumptuous meal , by attentive professional staff.Our table of 10 all agreed that it was the best dining experience any have ever had.

From start to finish the lunch in the Peers Dining Room was superb. The food was worthy of a Michelin Star, the service was as good if not better than many of the finest restaurants.If you are looking for the finest dining go no further than the Peers Dining Room

This is a rare priviledge as tables are snapped up as soon as they are advertised but having gone through very thorough Security screening, probably more thorough than most airports, we finally arrived in magnificent Westminster Hall which is totally awe inspiring. We progressed into the corridors of power where no photography of any sort is permitted so that the glorious surroundings have to be filed away in memory. We were escorted to the Bar which is ornate with a lovely high ceiling, there are historic portraits hanging on the beautiful panelling and we were fortunate to obtain a table overlooking the Thames to St Thomas's Hospital on the South Bank. We both had very well mixed cocktails which were well made, accompanied by home made vegetable crisps and Japanese nibbles.We were shown to our table in the L-shaped dining room which has rather special wallpaper and many recognisable historic portraits, including a lovely one of Elizabeth I.The menu is not extensive but sufficient and I would have been happy with any of the choices from quite an unusual menu. I had a crab and scallop starter, beautifully arranged on the plate, my friend had a mini steak tartare which looked most appealing.A delicious duck dish followed, arranged to perfection and I finished with a superb lemon posset.I had expected 'school food' so that the presentation, quality and service was a huge surprise and I can understand why this is a very exclusive club.Perfect in every way and you will be very lucky to be able to book a table when the House is not sitting.

At the risk of repeating everyone else's review - once passed the security check, you get to wander into the Great Hall and through corridors and through the chambers where you will normally see the BBC doing their interviews.......I managed to get a sneaky peek at the House of Lords Chamber.Then off to the bar for a couple of G&T's before lunch. As others have said its £45 including coffee and petit fours. We had the cheese as dessert at an extra charge and I suspect the other desserts might have been better value - but other than that - the lunch was nice - the wine list wasn't exorbitant and the service was utterly charming (more bread kept coming at the start and more coffee at the end)As an opportunity to see and feel the whole history as well as have a drink and nosh - I would go for it!p.s. you won't find many photo's of the place - taking photo's is prohibited!

A London must-do...for residents and visitors.The history of the place alone is worth the money...3-courses for £45 inc coffee and petit fours.Truly scrumptious meal, and great service.Sat near to Baroness Thatcher's favourite table.Nice members' bar, too, which overlooks the Thames.Escorted by the lovely Angela.

Passing through the airport style security you then wander through the great hall and into the places you only see on TV news programmes. The whole place as you would expect just reeks of history and to the untrained eye 5* all the way.We had a little snifter in the bar before lunch, good views of the terrace and Thames if you are near a window.Then into the dining room- just as you would expect the great and good to enjoy their lunches. Red leather everywhere.The service was 10/10 and the food 7/10 nothing particular but a few small points such as an over cooked piece of fish that you know was kept on the pass a little to long. But worth every penny with a good selection of wines to suit the poor commoner. No rush to finish.What was especialy nice was the staff going out of their way to show you the Lords chamber and other out of the way places and making the experience even nicer.Finished by way of the gift shop- have to buy a few things dont you|?

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch at the Peers' Dining Room, food was creative, accomplished & very tasty. The offer is a 3 course menu with 4 choices in each category plus petits fours & coffee. At £45 per head it is fair to say the public don't benefit from the subsidised rates which the Lords enjoy but it is well worth it for the overall experience & food is good enough to justify the cost. Only my pudding (Carrot & Sultana) disappointed but all other dishes were excellent. Staff were absolutely outstanding throughout & could not have been more obliging & friendly & the environment whilst formal is not stiff & starchy. Security personnel were also very pleasant & getting through wasn't a long winded affair. This was only the 4th time the Peers' Dining Room has been opened to the public, the next occasion is during the Conference Recess in September 2016.

I appreciate every opportunity to dine there as the place really is unique, the staff provide great service, the choice in menu is good, the food's fresh and tasty, wines are nice. The only minor downside on this occasion was that my "side of mixed veg without butter" came soaked in butter, but it didn't spoil the overall experience.

A friend in the States had sent us an article about dining here (only possible during the Parliamentary recess) and we impulsively made a reservation. On the day of we showed up at the side entrance, were ushered through the various security regimes, and allowed into Westminster Hall, an enormous medieval space most recently used for the banquets that follow coronations, among other things. Wending our way through the old an musty corridors and landings we arrived at a round antechamber decorated with the patron saints of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and presented ourselves to the (Italian) major-domo who handed us off to his (Irish) assistant who took us to the bar, which is a wonderful space filled with red leather chairs, red flocked wall paper and impressively giant paintings of Napoleonic sea battles. We had very credible cocktails and then proceeded to the dining room which is likewise done up in grand style where we were handled expertly by the very English (but proper working class English) maitre' d and the charming Italian and other immigrant wait staff; all these people were relaxed, professional, and filled with a sense of good humor that seemed in part, at least, to come from the fact that they were serving civilians rather than the (no doubt) stuffy Lords and Ladies and (one suspects) their often very fancy guests, and so could take things easy and have a simple chat between courses. As such, it was quite enjoyable and, with pretty solid food, pretty well prepared, the whole event was very satisfying. One suspects (and this was confirmed by the staff) that the peers lubricate their meals here with a fair amount of spirit and so we decided to at least follow their example within our means and we were not disappointed. We would recommend this to anyone looking for an unusual experience, but you have to plan ahead and set aside at least three hours for the whole thing....

The dining room is open to the public when the Lords is on recess, just a few days a year, and we were lucky enough to go during the Easter recess. A great experience; excellent service and really good food, in amazing surroundings that you don't get to experience every day! Good value for money, and you can try the House of Lords own whiskey, wine and gin.

lugar muito bom pra quem quer um bom lugar pra comida inglesa e um bom chop... atendimento excelente

We had afternoon tea here following a guided tour we had. The service and food were excellent, Champange is a must, it's good value and excellent. You follow in the footsteps of so many famous people, beside the river Thames, what a fantastic view. This caps off a excellent experience, it really is a must do experience.

Was taken here by my chairman (who is a Lord) and is was a truly lovely experience. Seated with other Lords / Baronesses around it was quite surreal. The food is absolutely first class and on par with a level of fine dining.

It is open to the public in all times of the year. It is a memorable and imepeccable experience. It has a wonderful archotecture and good service. It serves great food too.

The dining room is open to public only during specific times of the year. I had the opportunity to dine here in April this year. It serves British cuisine. Although on a little expensive side (approximately 50 GBP per person for a 3-course meal), guests can enjoy the exclusive opportunity to experience the magnificent setting of the historic Palace of Westminster for lunch.

Impeccable service from the moment you enter the building. Steeped in history with wonderful paintings and architecture.The bar is overlooking the Thames and drinks are a bargain. The staff are charming and so friendly. Not pompous or stuffy as expected. The food was of high standard and an interesting wine list. A superb day out.

We went to this for a lunch to celebrate our anniversary. The setting just has to be seen and experienced. The food is good with very attentive service. Drinks are not overpriced and there are a few gems (e.g. 1955 Vintage Port). The food is not adventurous but you wouldn't expect that there. Definitely worth a visit. Security is tight but didn't cause us a problem.

Attended the Peers' dining room for an evening of fine dining. Just walking through Westminster Palace was a joy. Our first course was chargrilled asparagus tossed in sea salt with lemon and classic bearnaise which was not to my liking being cold but my wife ate hers and mine. The mains wasroasted rack of lambserved with minted Hollandaise and a jersey royal and spring onion salad. Dessert was Knickerbocker glory topped with vanilla ice cream, it was the strangest knickerbocker glory I've ever had but the whole room went silent whilst everyone ate it and not one person left any. We were then served up a selection of English cheeses with a selection of breads and biscuits followed by coffee and a small presentation box containing two hour of lords chocolates.Our meal also included wine and the waiters constantly topped your glass up all evening. All in all it certainly was fine dining, the food was superb as was the attentiveness of the waiters/waitresses.Would definitely go back again

The venue is obviously different, and you may recognise others there, but the food is pretty good (especially the afternoon teas with good teas, muffins and scones with jam and cream).Obviously, people have to be hosted; but, if the occasion for the visit is related to parliamentary business, it is an excellent place to wait while the "usual channels" shuttle to and fro, and to engage in discussions the privacy of which is respected,cry the friendly staff and by people at other tables.It is a very nice working club!

I was lucky enough to catch one of the spots for this delightful venue, for an amazing price. And plus, the atmosphere was so magical.I was there with parents and partner on the first day. The place was a pure delight: the food very tasty and excellent quality, the wine good and not overpriced (like everywhere in London), and the service outstanding.Absolutely worth it!

We recently ate in the Peer Dining Room in the House of Lords with a business group and the food and service was above par for a group function. When you add in the ambience of the Palace of Westminster it made for a very nice experience.

O atendimento é de primeira, digno da cidade da Rainha, os preços são justos dependendo do seu orçamento, comida delica, vale a pena estando na Região.