What does Afternoon Tea include?

Our Afternoon Tea consists of a 4-tiered dessert stand that offers a selection of sandwiches, scones and desserts. It is a set menu.

How do you make a reservation for Afternoon Tea?

You can make a reservation by contacting the hotel directly or by booking online. We would need to know the number of guests and if there are any dietary requirements or children attending Afternoon Tea at the time of booking.

Do you offer alternative menus for dietary requirements?

Our menu is a set menu for afternoon tea however our chefs can cater to most dietary requirements once it is mentioned during the booking stage.

The Lord Mayor's Lounge

The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin Afternoon Tea Lord Mayor Lounge

About The Lord Mayor's Lounge

Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light it is a welcoming setting for an early morning breakfast meeting. A rich cup of coffee, a deep plush chair, perfectly arranged cut flowers, and a front-row seat to the natural drama of the Green.

In the late morning, The Lord Mayor's Lounge moves to the celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea. All is sweetness and light, sugar and spice. A symphony of gentle indulgence, this is a time-honoured tradition which has been savoured by generations of guests at The Shelbourne.

Advance booking needed

Opening Hours

Afternoon Tea Sittings

Festive Afternoon Tea: From 19th November to 6th January.

November Sittings:

11:30am, 2:30pm & 5pm

December Sittings:

11:30am, 2pm & 4:30pm

Our Menus

The Shelbourne has welcomed guests to Afternoon Tea from the very beginning and it remains one of our most cherished traditions of the hotel.

The elements of Afternoon Tea have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.

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