Indulge in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne
Treat someone special to a luxurious afternoon of elegance, history, and exquisite cuisine at the heart of Dublin.
Producers
Designed to celebrate wonderful Irish local produce and inspired by global flavours, your culinary journey at The Shelbourne Hotel is firmly rooted in excellence and sustainability. Featuring farm-fresh ingredients or the highest quality artisanal beverages, every moment reflects our centuries-old tradition of delighting our guests with the best.
Lambay Whiskey
Lambay Whiskey is a collaboration between Cyril Camus of the renowned Camus Cognac House and Alexander Baring of the Baring family, who have owned Lambay Island since 1904. The whiskey is crafted using independently sourced Irish whiskey, finished in hand-selected Camus Cognac casks, and matured in the Sea Cask Room on Lambay Island, which imparts a unique maritime character. In 2025, Lambay Whiskey plans to begin distilling on the island in one of the world’s first off-grid, offshore whiskey distilleries.
Keelings
Keelings Select, based in North County Dublin, is a trusted Irish food distributor serving the catering and hospitality sectors. We focus on quality, sustainability, and local sourcing when possible. Recognised with top industry awards, we pride ourselves on strong grower relationships, excellent service and a passionate commitment to customer satisfaction and consistency.
Drumshambo Gunpowder Gin
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin was created by PJ Rigney and his wife Denise at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim. Inspired by PJ’s extensive travels across Asia, the gin combines local Irish botanicals like meadowsweet with exotic ingredients such as Chinese gunpowder green tea, star anise, and citrus fruits. Distilled by hand in medieval copper pot stills, it has garnered international acclaim, including being named Wine Enthusiast’s “Spirit Brand of the Year” in 2022.
Shellfish Ireland
Hauling pots at dawn, working tides, and moving fast to keep the catch fresh, Shellfish Ireland lives by the rhythm of the sea. Since 1987, they’ve partnered with local crews to land Ireland’s best crab, prawns, scallop and lobster from the wild Atlantic waters off West Cork. They do the hands on, hard work for you to enjoy the very best shellfish that ends up on your plate at The Shelbourne.
Lucky Saint
Lucky Saint is the #1 dedicated alcohol-free beer brand in the UK, launching with the award-winning alcohol-free Superior Unfiltered Lager in 2018 before being joined by the alcohol-free Superior Hazy IPA in 2024. Lucky Saint is served at all bars and restaurants at The Shelbourne.
Slaney Farms
Located in Co. Wexford, Slaney Farms is a family owned and operated business headed up by John Stafford. Harvesting local traditionally grown varieties of potato, the farm operates sustainable practices to deliver optimal freshness to the Culinary Team at The Shelbourne.
Rye River Brewing Company
Passionate about how they make their beers, hand selecting ingredients with different combinations for different brews, RRBC created the bespoke Shelbourne Whiskey Stout to be dark as midnight and bursting with notes of espresso and dark chocolate elevated by a touch of smouldered beechwood.
Dining Experiences
Tommy Doherty Sausage Roll & Glass of Champagne
Indulge in a truly exclusive experience at No.27 Bar & Lounge, where you can enjoy a delectable Tommy Doherty Sausage Roll, perfectly paired with a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée NV Champagne, available only here for €30.
Dessert of the Day
Join us and treat yourself to one of our special desserts executed with a signature Shelbourne flourish.
Available at No. 27 Bar & Lounge
Saddle Room Table Side Carving
Hark back to elegant times past with a true Shelbourne classic. Featuring only the finest Black Angus beef from Cork, Ireland, this dish is carved table-side for our guests, honouring the tradition of our renowned carving trolley. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where culinary mastery meets old-world charm.
Sabrage Ritual
Choose a bottle of Champagne from The Shelbourne’s impressive menu and enjoy a demonstration of Sabrage, as the sommelier opens it by removing the cork and its glass collar with a single sweep of a ceremonial sabre. If you are brave enough, you can even try it yourself.
Classic Afternoon Tea
Feast your eyes on an array of impeccably dainty sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and jams, and a wide tea and coffee offering, then sit back and enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Lord mayor’s Lounge. Reservation required.
Classic Afternoon Tea from €75 per person
Champagne Afternoon Tea from €98 per person
Whiskey Tasting at The Horseshoe Bar
Explore the art of whiskey with our expanded tasting experience, featuring a distinguished selection of whiskeys from around the world. Guided by our resident sommeliers, you will be invited to savour the complexities and learn to discern their unique aromas, flavours and textures.
Tickets: €45 per person
Available Monday and Tuesday from 4pm
Gift Vouchers at The Shelbourne
With a variety of dining experiences, The Shelbourne is home to the most stylish and sophisticated restaurants and bars in Dublin city centre. Browse our selection of available vouchers to gift yourself or a loved one an indulgent dining experience at a landmark hotel destination in Dublin.
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Tea Etiquette.
To avoid spills, hold a handleless cup with thumb at six o’clock and index and middle fingers at twelve o’clock, gently raising pinkie for balance. Cups with handles are held by placing fingers to front and back of the handle, with pinkie slightly tilted up for balance. Avoid looping fingers through the handle or grasping the vessel bowl with the palm.
When stirring tea, softly fold liquid from six o’clock to twelve o’clock position two or three times with a spoon. Never leave a spoon in the cup; place it on the right side of the saucer when not in use. Avoid waving or holding the cup in the air; return it to the saucer when not in use.
Serve milk with tea, not cream, as cream masks the tea’s taste. Pour milk after tea to gauge the correct amount.
FAQs
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