Indulge in history whilst enjoying spectacular views over the River Thames and Big Ben.

The Library

At County Hall

Name: The Library
Address: London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London, London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7902 8000
Price range: $$$

Located in the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, The Library décor features the original oak bookcases stacked with the classics and adorned with busts of literary and historical figures. Indulge in history whilst enjoying spectacular views over the River Thames and Big Ben.

Opening Hours
Monday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Afternoon Tea

Selection of Cakes & Pastries

Mandarin and Prune Tart

Caramelised Milk Chocolate and Chestnut Slice

Matcha Tea and White Chocolate Macaron

Selection of Finger Sandwiches

London Cured Salmon, Caper Butter, Beetroot Bread

Beef Pastrami, Horseradish, Rye & Caraway Bread

Honey Cured Ham, Honey Mustard, Spinach Bread

Goat's Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Basil Bread

Cucumber, Cream Cheese, Dill, Wholemeal Bread

Selection of Homemade Scones

Plain Scones

Golden Raisins Sweet Scones

Served with Tiptree County Hall Strawberry Jam and Dorset Clotted Cream

Dinner

Starters

Ham Hock Terrine

Pickled Baby Vegetable, Grain Mustard Pork Jus

Home Smoked Mackerel Salad

Dried Seaweed, Horseradish Crème Fraiche

Salt Baked Heritage Beetroot (V)

Goats Curd, Citrus, Chive

Mains

Slow Cooked Gressingham Duck Leg

Cannellini Bean Casserole, Basil Jus

Smoked Haddock Gratin

Mash Potato, Leeks, Poached Clarence Court Burford Brown, Garlic Cress

Saffron Risotto (V)

Forest Mushroom and Truffle Butter

Braised Ox Cheek

Polenta Cake, Baby Shallots, Red Wine Jus

Sides

Broccoli, Chilli, Garlic, Preserved Lemon

Baked Aubergine, Tomato, Parmesan

Pan Tossed Fine Beans, Toasted Almonds, Shallot Butter

Marmite Roasted Potatoes

Desserts

Steamed Ginger Pudding

Birds Custard

Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

Orange and Basil

Apricot Bakewell Tart

Whiskey Cream

After Dinner

Graham's L.B.V. Port

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac

Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Whisky

Warner Edwards Rhubarb Gin

Enjoy spectacular views over the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament

A hidden gem in one of the city's most vibrant areas

Until the 18th August

Chapel Down x The Library Afternoon Tea Week Afternoon Tea Week is definitely one of our favourite event of the year. You won't find any better location to celebrate this quintessentially British past time than The Library. This year, in partnership with Chapel Down, we are offering a glass of sparkling wine to complete your traditional afternoon tea.
Book your table now to benefit from this offer.

Mon-Fri 2pm - 6pm Sat-Sun 12pm - 6pm

Traditional Afternoon Tea Freshly prepared by our creative pastry chefs, afternoon tea features reimagined classics including a delectable arrangement of cakes and pastries, sweet and savoury scones served with seasonal jams and clotted cream, and full flavoured finger sandwiches. Refreshing fine leaf teas, flutes of champagne and botanical gin cocktails compliment these dishes to perfection.

Tuesday to Saturday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dinner at The Library The unique setting of The Library provides an elegant dining experience featuring seasonal classics,ensuring the quintessentially British experience need not end. Relax over dinner whilst taking in the sun setting over the River Thames and Houses of Parliament with breath-taking views and savour some of the best seasonal British produce on offer.

Gift voucher Give the gift of an unforgettable British experience at The Library. Treat family, friends or colleagues to a traditional afternoon tea overlooking the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament.