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 5535
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

Festive Afternoon Tea

Selection of Cakes & Pastries

Mini White Chocolate & Christmas Pudding Cheesecake

Lemon, Grenadine and Ginger Slice

Christmas Fruit Tart

Selection of Finger Sandwiches

Clarence Court Burford Brown Egg Mayonnaise, Wholegrain Bread

The Library Tea Cured Salmon, Beetroot Bread

Coronation Turkey, Caraway Bread

Soused Cucumber and Cream Cheese, White Bread

Crayfish Cocktail, Brioche Bun

Selection of Homemade Scones

Cranberry Scones

Basil Scones

Served with The Library Christmas Conserve, Lemon Curd and Dorset Clotted Cream

A la carte dinner

The beginning

Fried Globe Artichoke (v)

Garlic Mayonnaise, Lemon

Charred Mackerel

Heritage Tomato and Capers, Sour Dough Breadsticks

Burrata, Garden Pea

Sugar Snap and Mint Salad, English Pancetta

Celeriac Hummus (v)

Spiced Cauliflower, Fried Duck Egg

Sweetbread Nuggets

Mushroom Ketchup, Sage

The Middle

Beetroot Dal (v)

Crispy Chilli and Coconut ‘Rosary' Goats Cheese, Lime Chutney

Pistachio Pesto Crusted Cod Fillet

Warm Watercress and Potato Vichyssoise

Lamb Meatballs

Smoked Aubergine Puree, Rosemary Gremolata

Braised Pigs Cheeks

Green Bean, Granny Smith and Grain Mustard Salad, Pear Cider Reduction

Baked ‘Barkham' Blue Cheese (v)

Squash, Hazelnut Crumble

The Plot Thickens

Baby Carrots and Truffle

Wilted Kale, Chilli, Garlic

Skin on Potato Hash, Citrus, Spring Onion

The End

Sage and Honey Baked Figs

Sour Cream, Ginger

Spotted Dick

Popcorn Butterscotch

Chocolate

Taster Menu

6 course - £43

Celeriac Hummus, Spiced Cauliflower, Fried Quails Egg

Sweetbread Nuggets, Mushroom Ketchup, Sage

Charred Mackerel, Heritage Tomato and Capers, Sour Dough Breadsticks

Lamb Meatballs, Smoked Aubergine Puree, Potato Hash, Baby Carrots, Rosemary Gremolata

Pistachio Pesto Crusted Cod Fillet, Warm Watercress and Potato Vichyssoise, Kale

Sage and Honey Baked Figs, Sour Cream, Ginger Snaps

Wine Pairing 1 - £35

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée

Petite Ronde, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France

St Hallett Faith, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia

The Federalist, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, USA

Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils

Wine Pairing 2 - £45

Veuve Cliquot, France, NV

The Nederburg, Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Clos de Loyse, Burgundy, France

Moreau Gloire, Chablis Burgundy, France

Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils

Vegetarian Taster Menu

6 course - £43

Celeriac Hummus, Spiced Cauliflower, Fried Quails Egg

Fried Globe Artichoke, Garlic Mayonnaise, Lemon

Beetroot Dal, Crispy Chilli and Coconut ‘Rosary' Goats Cheese, Lime Chutney

Baked ‘Barkham' Blue Cheese, Squash, Hazelnut Crumble

Honey Baked Figs, Sour Cream, Ginger Snaps

Chocolate

Wine Pairing 1 - £35

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée

Petite Ronde, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France

St Hallett Faith, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia

The Federalist, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, USA

Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils

Wine Pairing 2 - £45

Veuve Cliquot, France, NV

The Nederburg, Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Clos de Loyse, Burgundy, France

Moreau Gloire, Chablis Burgundy, France

Sauternes Les Garonnelles, Lucien Lurton et Fils

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

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

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.