
The Library at County Hall
Private dining
Book your next event with us
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price£41 and over
- CuisinesBritish, Afternoon Tea
- Hours of OperationDaily 12:00–17:00
- Phone number020 7902 8000
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Executive ChefJamie Welch
- Private party facilitiesToast the season with the introduction of a new quintessentially English menu in some of the most historic rooms within the former home to the Greater London Council. We opened our doors as The London Marriott Hotel, County Hall in 1998 and the building retains its original features to this day.
- Private party contactHannah Smith: 020 3589 4330
- AreaWaterloo
- Parking DetailsValet
- Public TransitWaterloo Station, Westminster Station
- AdditionalCocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Christmas Day Afternoon tea
£95.00 per person
25 Dec 2023 onlyIMPORTANT INFORMATION: Pre-payment required for all bookings (non-refundable). A member of the team will contact you to confirm the reservation and take the pre-payment. For parties 5 and more please contact mhrs.lonch.festive@marriott.com Celebrate Christmas with festive inspired Afternoon Tea in our historical Library boasting views over the Elizabeth Tower and River Thames. Sit back and relax in this unique setting amongst the 4,000 plus original books from the former library of the Greater London Council. Indulge in our bespoke cakes, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, mince pies and a glass of Pommery Brut Champagne or mulled wine to celebrate the festivities.Free-flowing Sparkling Wine Festive afternoon tea
£80.00 per person
15 Nov 2023 - 5 Jan 2024Treat yourself to a Free-Flowing Sparkling Wine Afternoon Tea at The Library. For £80 per person you can tuck in to a delicious spread of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, cakes and sweet treats and enjoy 1.5 hours of sparkling wine. We are excited to be hosting a festive inspired Afternoon Tea in our historical Library boasting views over the Houses of Parliament and River Thames. Sit back and relax in this unique setting amongst the 4,000 plus original books from the former library of the Greater London Council.Champagne Festive Afternoon Tea
£75.00 per person
15 Nov 2023 - 5 Jan 2024Champagne lovers, this is for you! A glass of Champagne with Festive afternoon tea and iconic views. We are excited to be hosting a festive inspired Afternoon Tea in our historical Library boasting views over the Houses of Parliament and River Thames. Sit back and relax in this unique setting amongst the 4,000 plus original books from the former library of the Greater London Council.
What 660 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.3Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
South West London
Great for scenic views
- OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.01 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- TB
TeddyBear
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.09 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4Is this helpful?
- DA
DanetteA
San Diego
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- LH
LeeyaH
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.03 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2023
Overall3Food3Service2Ambience5Is this helpful?
- F
Freeda
London
2 reviews
1.02 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2023
Overall1Food1Service3Ambience3Is this helpful?
- DC
DiCh
London
5 reviews
3.05 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2023
Overall3Food2Service2Ambience4Is this helpful?
- M
Millie
London
4 reviews
4.04 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5Is this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- AW
AlisonW
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- A
Abeth
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- SH
SuzanneH
Gloucestershire
5 reviews
4.05 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4Is this helpful?
- LM
LindaM
London
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2023
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4Is this helpful?
- LF
LizF
Hertfordshire
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- EB
EllaB
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- WP
WilmaP
Glasgow
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- CW
CarlW
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2023
Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- PW
PatsyW
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 9 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4Is this helpful?
- NG
NathanG
Denver
vip4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5Is this helpful?
- MR
MeganR
San Diego
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- MG
MattG
London
3 reviews
4.03 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service1Ambience4Is this helpful?
- FB
FayB
Oxford
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 5 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4Is this helpful?
- MM
MattM
London
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- AS
AlineSaleh
London
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- TC
TaniaC
New York Area
vip1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 31 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- T
Tomoppa
Tokyo
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 29 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- EB
EveB
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- LT
LynneT
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4Is this helpful?
- JG
JanetG
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- AK
AlainK
Edinburgh
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on 25 October 2023
Overall3Food3Service4Ambience3Is this helpful?
- RD
RitaD
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 22 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5Is this helpful?
- PS
PriyaS
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on 16 October 2023
Overall2Food1Service1Ambience3Is this helpful?
- DH
DawnH
Kent
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on 15 October 2023
Overall2Food2Service2Ambience31 person found this helpful
- C
Clio1900
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 15 October 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- KP
KimP
London
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 14 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
vip1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 13 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5Is this helpful?
- VW
VtWerp
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
- e
estellem
Kent
1 review
4.01 review
Dined on 8 October 2023
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4Is this helpful?
- OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5Is this helpful?
Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Library at County Hall is rated 4.5 stars by 660 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB
Additional information
- AreaWaterloo
- Hours of OperationDaily 12:00–17:00
- Price£41 and over
- CuisinesBritish, Afternoon Tea
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress CodeSmart Casual
- Parking DetailsValet
- Public TransitWaterloo Station, Westminster Station
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefJamie Welch
- AdditionalCocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number020 7902 8000
- Private party facilitiesToast the season with the introduction of a new quintessentially English menu in some of the most historic rooms within the former home to the Greater London Council. We opened our doors as The London Marriott Hotel, County Hall in 1998 and the building retains its original features to this day.
- Private party contactHannah Smith: 020 3589 4330