Qype: The Archduke in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Wine Bars


Have mixed feelings about this place and ultimately would go back, but a couple of little drawbacks.

On the plus side the decor is pretty cool - under the archways of the train tracks around Waterloo Station - so pretty easy location too. They have live jazz most nights that goes on until quite late, which neatly masks the rumble of the trains above, although they do seem to stop for quite long periods.

Having had an early dinner I just got the charcuterie starter platter which was quite good, and should be for £9, though had to order extra bread as the two mini wedges didn't cut it. They have a decent cocktail menu, each at £8, a decent wine selection but unfortunately no beers on tap.

We had a big table and service was pretty slow with only mass orders every so often so I took to ordering a couple of drinks at the bar and so came face-to-face with a few employee fights which give you that same feeling as when you're out with a couple you know and they start arguing in front of you. Awkward.

In terms of a decent spot to have a meal and few drinks in tourist central, The Archduke isn't bad. But there are a few things they could work on.

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