An elegant, high-ceilinged space, famous for afternoon tea, the Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne is illuminated by both the sunlight that streams from its windows overlooking St. Stephen's Green and the chandeliers that grace its ceiling.
Even the teabags are special at The Shelbourne; they are sheathed in fine silk rather than paper or cotton.
Delicate sandwiches, home-made scones, and small pastries served at the hotel's traditional afternoon tea all help to alleviate mid-afternoon hunger.
Historical note: During The Easter Rising in 1916, forty British soldiers were garrisoned at the hotel. Consequently the Shelbourne came under regular fire. When fighting broke out on the Green on Easter Monday, afternoon tea was relocated to the rear of the hotel for safety.
