The Archduke in Lambeth - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Lovely place to catch a meal and some nice live jazz being played too. Staff attentive and looked after us very well. Reasonably priced for city centre. They did put a tip on the bill without letting us know.

Perfect spot by London Eye and food was delicious!

Lovely welcome from front of house. Great food in a great atmosphere, clean environment and superb staff. Wasn't kept waiting for anything

Hospitable and friendly staff - adored their kind fast service

The Archduke is located in a dramatic space with a large arched window. The thumping sounds of the underground trains gave the place a unique charm. The front of house was impeccable. The host knew it was a birthday and greeted us warmly. The manager also greeted us at the table and checked on us several times. Our server was pleasant. The food was solid, except for the steak frites. The terrine pate was tasty if perhaps a tad over salted. My friend reported that his burger was well cooked and juicy. My experience was different. I ordered the steak frites, and it was flavorless and overcooked. Even a steak aged and served with a bearnaise sauce must be seasoned with salt—especially if the sauce is on the size. The chef managed a decent sear on the steak. However, I ordered the steak medium rare and it was served between medium well to well done. I did not send the steak back, nor tell the staff that the steak was overcooked because I did not want my friend whose birthday it was to be finished with his burger by the time the steak was returned to me. Steak temperature is something a steak restaurant should not get wrong. Under seasoning a steak should not happen at a steak restaurant. However, they are not the first or last restaurant who overcooked a steak and it won’t be the last. The manager recommended the rotisserie chicken but I chose the pix fixe menu which did not include the chicken. I also reasoned that a steak restaurant should be measured by its beef. And, in that respect, it fell short. We did not receive any special dessert for the birthday. We ordered an apple pie and it was solid. Overall, the experience was mixed.

Excellent staff it’s always a good experience and good value

We have visited previously and had a great experience. Last night sadly was the opposite. We sat in the glass area and sat next to, what was the outside air conditioning I it and the noise from it was terrible and really ruined the overall night. We asked about the noise and were told it was the air con unit.

I asked to be moved due to the train sounds that would impact on conversation Little atmosphere A lot of works outside currently which cannot help passing trade Food average sadly

Went for business lunch at 1PM on a Monday. Was dead quiet, but food was nice. At the back, which is the nicer area, there is some sort of machine thats buzzing extremely loudly making it quite hard to hear someone. Not the best for a lunch with a client or business partner. Could be better if you sit in the front and there's more of a vibe though. Steak was great and service was good.

Als we in Londen komen gaan we altijd eten bij de Archduke. Iedere keer is het weer prima eten voor een redelijke prijs. Zeker aan te bevelen. Op donderdag is er live muziek.

Great place ,great food with live music we will visit again

Excellent for, friendly service and great value considering it is a short walk from the South Bank!

Good food and service, nice ambience in a central location

Chose this place because of the stellar open table reviews. I clearly ate a a different restaurant. Except for the host who seated us, service was churlish from the start. The beef, ordered medium rare, was exceedingly overcooked. The server perfunctorily asked how the food was and when we said the steak was severely overcooked she just shrugged and walked away. The steak frites had no sauce whatsoever. The cocktails were quite good though. All in all, this is a tourist trap that did not care about quality. Open Table five star reviews of this place are not to be trusted.

El trato del personal fue excepcional, fui con mi mujer para celebrar mi cumpleaños y los camareros me cantaron el happy birtday to you. Fue una sorpresa muy agradable. La comida buenisima, la carne me la sirvieron al punto que yo pedi. En mi proxima visita a Londres seguro que volvere.

Normal food, great location music was very nice, the hosts were energetic and attentive

Fantastic burger and fries they also serve Japanese beers

Confusion caused by name: 'Black and Blue' Waterloo appears too near on Google Maps and the name Archduke is more important. fwiw I think the name 'Black and Blue' is awful - connotations of a punch-up!

The chicken was as excellent as ever, the chips also lovely. I will never understand the appeal of eating them off a block of wood, but if that's how they want to do it.. I would have loved an ice cream sundae for dessert, but didn't really have time. There was a moment's confusion when she brought the bill for the next table, by mistake - but overall, service was excellent. By the end of the meal, a jazz singer and pianist had started up downstairs - it was very loud, and TBH, not that great, and I was glad to be leaving.

One of my favorite restaurants, great food and cocktails, and fun hearing the odd train rumble past above. Highly recommended.

we used to come here for the Negronis yesterday they were insipid and full of ice isn't £13.50 a bit much? But the place is great and the food is good

Lovely meal, great steak and wonderful wine choice.

Great spot food and service faultless great music !!

Great food, great drinks, great service, great location, and at lower prices than I'd expect.

Great place. Good food, service efficient and friendly.

Fantastic jazz trio set. Great cocktails. Excellent service. Steak had far too much charcoal sear - expected better at the prices they charge.

The food was excellent. Our group at a variety of different meals from steak to vegetarian and all were at least 8/10. We ate in an alcove which was secluded enough that we were a group unto ourselves but also within a wider environment. The staff dealt with our pecadillos (e.g. needing the most dilute tea ever made) well. The jazz later on was great. The trains going overhead did interrupt our flow once or twice, but nothing too bad.

This is a little hidden gem in a good spot near Waterloo. Very good food sharing options and always a pretty decent wine list with carafe options. A firm favourite plus some nights you are spoiled with live jazz. Outside seating for when the weather plays along. Great value.

Nice location, food was excellent, service was outstanding. Had a nice bottle of Italian wine.

Met friends for a steak meal, the restaurant is under some railway arches so on occasion you can hear the train rattling by but that doesn't spoil the evening. We all had steaks, which were extremely tasty and cooked to order, the accompanying sauces were delicious and the salad had walnut halves which added a great texture and flavour. The staff were extremely attentive and everything was served in time and together. There was a jazz singer on during our meal who was really good, it was rather loud but didn't spoil the evening and added a feel good element to the night out,

Reliable, convenient for Waterloo and South Bank Sometimes has evening live music

Asked for a medium rare steak, got an almost well-done steak. Also, the portion was tiny for £22.

Booked for a late, post-theatre supper, when most diners had already left. We were made to feel welcome, the staff were attentive and courteous and I can’t praise them enough. Food was perfect for a late meal and good value for money.

Excellent evening, great food, service and music, would definitely go back

We had filets and potatoes with dessert. The service was outstanding and we loved the live music at 7:30!

absolutely loved our experience at Archduke - great food, excellent service, and good live music as well!

Steak and rotisserie Chicken we great. Nice atmosphere

Always great food and lovely attentive, polite staff. Did a nice discreet happy birthday rendition for my friend, which we did not expect.

We always have a lovely meal here. The menu isn’t extensive but as a family who enjoy steak and other grilled food, it is ideal! The staff are very friendly and efficient and we love the atmosphere under the railway arches. Given the other choices along the South Bank, it’s well worth a visit.

Fab location well put together menu value for money

Very good cocktail menu for a good price during happy hour. Staff were very friendly and attentive. I had to leave my credit card at the front which was weird. I’ve never had to do that in the UK.

Delicious food (I had a sirloin steak) and good, swift service. Nice setting under the arches with occasional trains rumbling overhead. Very convenient for Southbank and Waterloo Station.

Went to celebrate my husband’s birthday and everything was perfect - food very nice, atmosphere good with talented jazz band and friendly staff. Will definitely return.

Friendly service and quick enough to get us to our gig across the road on time. I had the rotisserie chicken which was perfect, the “comeback” sauce was very tasty and the chips were delightfully crisp. Not overpriced and a great experience all round.

Our waitress was incredibly kind. We loved her so much! Green beans were wonderful and the garlic butter is a showstopper.

A really enjoyable meal in a great setting. We visited quite early on a Monday evening, so it was fairly quiet, but still the restaurant had a nice feel to it. Service was friendly & efficient.

We wondered in here after a day out in London and in need of some food. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Starters, mains, desserts and drinks were all great. Our waitress went above and beyond also.

Nice table in the conservatory area, drinks arrived quickly 3 course meal waitress was friendly & helpful Roast chicken was moist & lovely & salad & fries Great service & food

We visited Archduke for the first time and was not disappointed. The service was outstanding. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was lovely. There was a jazz quartet and the place had a lovely atmosphere. We will definately be back.

We had a great night celebrating with friends, food, service and surroundings were fantastic. We will be returning 👍🏻

Spacious and bright restaurant where we enjoyed excellent burgers. The desserts were also very popular. Excellent value for money

Pre theatre meal service was good and the food was excellent.

Really enjoyed it. Great service and really friendly. Live music and was just what we were looking for. Had the steak and chips, the steak (pave) was really tasty, cooked perfectly. Great evening

This is a lovely restaurant with a very nice atmosphere. The staff were all very friendly, helpful, polite and attentive. The food and drinks selection on offer was great and the service speedy and pleasant. The food was delicious, nicely presented and good sized portions. We ate there before going on to The National Theatre and it was a perfect close by restaurant for this. The staff were really helpful about making sure we had our food in good time for getting to the theatre as well. I have been to this restaurant a few times before over the years and always really enjoyed the visit. I would very much recommend this restaurant.

Good food. Loud atmosphere with being under the train.

Great atmosphere and set up, friendly, attentive staff and delicious food at reasonable prices. Will definitely be back again.

Food is a very good value for the area. Overall, all 4 of just liked our meals. They were good and pretty straightforward nothing stands out as exceptional.

Pleasant place very friendly with fair food. Smallish portions with little garnish.

Great place to meet friends. You are better off downstairs if you want to chat.

Great simple food which is well cooked. Nice service where you do not feel rushed. Great venue in Waterloo

Second time visiting in as many months. Food is amazing. Service is great. Will be back again.

Lovely location next to bustling Waterloo, with excellent service and food.

Cutest place, great food, wonderful live music! Highly recommend

Easy access from Waterloo Station, delicious food, amazing service and free jazz. Doesn’t get better than that!!

When we came, the hostest was a bit short with us and he the server was also…..seeming unhappy. Nothing major just was not overly welcoming. The food and the location and everything was exactly as I remember. Every time I come to London it is my first booking as I love the venue and the food, I have recommended everyone I know over the 15 years since I first came to the arch duke. Keep up the good work and we will be back.

I arrived with a friend after seeing an early evening performance of Underdog at the National Theatre slightly earlier than booked but were welcomed, shown to a table and soon had a refreshing glass of wine in hand. Servers were patient and our meals, once ordered, arrived in timely fashion, were very tasty - salmon for my friend, steak and frites for me for the first time in ages and the steak was good and rare as I had asked. We hung around quite a while but noboby made it plain they wanted us out so they could go home. A very good evening all round.

The food is missing something to have five stars. The service and atmosphere are top notch.

Visited this place for lunch with an old friend based on memory of it as an above average wine bar & bistro back in the day. Now it has more of an up market chain restaurant vibe and menu. The prix fixe lunch is good value in theory but you get what you pay for. Other diners' lunches which were on the main menu looked much better. The occasional train rattle was quite atmospheric given the "under the arches" location but the air-con was very loud, yet the upstairs area still seemed rather stuffy.

Very good food, cool restaurant. Next door construction was a bit loud though

What a lovely end to our day in London. Perfect to eat and enjoy music with great service and food. Thank you so much to the The Archduke’s team.

Great evening with cocktails, meal and early evening jazz. Lovely, attentive staff on both floors who couldn’t do enough to help. Really tender steak cooked perfectly for everyone at the table. It all made for a super birthday celebration. Been going for years and this was one to remember.

I would have rated a little higher except for the fact that one of our group had a tree nut allergy, this information was clearly mentioned to the server, yet the salad was served containing walnuts. It was corrected yet this is very concerning as to what the consequences could have been if we had not noticed.

An “ok” food. The view and interior is very nice thou.

Great steak, great service. The special part is the beautiful live jazz throughout your meal. Can’t wait to go back!

Love the Archduke ! Recently found and revisited! Much nicer inside than out which doesn’t look too inviting ! But the friendliness service and food is just great. Ideal since we arrive at Waterloo station to then go to galleries or theatres. Thank you !!

Lovely view and very quick service! The 'Waterloo Sunset' cocktail is strongly recommended. You can hear the train passing by overhead, however, and when it did, some strange powder fell from the ceiling.

Lovely space, great service. Stopped off after performing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall for a little after party shindig.

Having never visited this restaurant before, we knew little about it but were pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices (including a fixed early dinner menu). It is under the arches of the train lines so don't expect a completely peaceful meal but it wasn't too intrusive and the atmosphere of the restaurant made up for it. The staff were wonderful, very attentive and helpful, and the food was tasty. The added bonus of some intermittent jazz music was great!

Excellent food. Efficient, friendly unobtrusive service. Great atmosphere.

Great restaurant staff friendly and attentive and not rushed to leave your table

This place is special, close to the station, and the piano and band add a richness to the experience. Believe it or not, their salad is unbelievable...so fresh, so filling!!!

Excelente opción para pasar un buen rato, buena comida y buen servicio.

A very good, well run resturant with way above average food. All plates were returned empty

We enjoyed our 3 course diner (£28 order before 7 pm) very much. The waitress and waiter were fast and very friendly. Maybe the steaks had a bit too mich of a grilltaste.

The Archduke is a classic example of 'does exactly what it says on the tin'.

Great food and service. Waitress was so helpful. Nice chilled atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

food was great portions were small for sharing service was slow

They know what they do well so the menu is not huge but there is enough variety and when food arrives it is delicious. There is a select wine list with some interesting wines

A very solid reliable option near the Festival Hall. Steaks are very good and cooked as ordered. Other choices are varied for all tastes. Service was very friendly and efficient. The only negative shared with many restaurants is to have the lighting at too low a level. Part of the dining experience is the appearance of the food and if lighting is inadequate it detracts from the overall. The French don't seem to engage on this annoying practice!

Excellent food. Friendly attentive staff. Brilliant location

Don't judge book by it's cover. Hidden gem in Waterloo. Great atmosphere, friendly service and good food.

Really enjoyed our visit to The Archduke at Waterloo. The food and service were great and the staff were attentive but did not hurry us up to leave.

Great value forn money to eat in the area They have set menu for 2 main for £23 or 3 for £28. Located 5 mins from waterloo station unde the Bridge

Hugely disappointed and would not go back. the food was dreadful. The steak was burnt on the outside but raw in the middle tough tasteless and dry.

Very convenient for South Bank and Waterloo station. Food very good and staff very efficient and friendly

Great place to eat! And right close to the National Theatre. Great atmosphere; excellent, well-cooked food; friendly, attentive (but not too intrusive) service. Would definitely revisit.

Love this place, have been coming here since the 80s. Came for a late lunch. Had a lovely big booth with a view of the Festival Hall. Good value menu and great service. We'll be back!

Lovely place, great atmosphere, great food and drink and great service. We’ll be visiting again for sure. Also, when I booked I messaged with a table request and they were quick to respond.

Absolutely fantastic service, food was served so quickly and to perfection, staff were attentive, couldn’t fault it at all. Would highly recommend.

Good food, decent wine. Music entertainment was great too but maybe need to invest in a new microphone! Another good evening, will visit again next time I'm in London.