Wed, 12th Jun 2024 - Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Description
The New York Bar provides an inviting atmosphere which makes it an ideal place for everyone. Whether you are taking a break and relaxing from the hustle and bustle of London or enjoying a drink with colleagues or loved ones, The New York Bar welcomes all.
The talented team is passionate about creating a great lounge bar experience through impeccable service, generous hospitality, and expert knowledge. There is a delicious bar menu, alongside a cocktail menu that offers a journey from early signature classics through to modern mixology, as well as delicious infusions and table theatre cocktails.
The New York Bar provides the perfect setting for luxury date nights, after-work drinks, pre-dinner cocktails, and laid-back lunch meetings. The bar menu - filled with a variety of tantalizing light bites, indulgent sandwiches, and comfort food specialties - offers the perfect accompaniment, whatever the occasion may be.
Must Try: Sample an Espresso Martini at The New York Bar together with a vast selection of Classic, Champagne, Signature and Vintage Martini Cocktails, each offering their own story to tell.
Monday - Sunday: 12 noon - 11pm
Pre-theatre dining: 5pm - 7pm
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Live Music at The New York Bar
Experience the enchanting, melodies of Sourya, our resident singer at The New York Bar. Enjoy a selection of cover songs, spanning decades ranging from R&B and Pop to Soul. Enjoy an evening full of delightful music amidst a lively atmosphere.
Time: Every Thursday – Saturday (7:30 pm - 11:30 pm)
Pre-Theatre Dining with The New York Bar
The Rubens at the Palace is located in the heart of Victoria, just a five-minute walk from the Victoria Palace Theatre, home to Hamilton, the musical and also a short walk to the Palace Theatre showing Wicked.
£39.95 for three courses or £29.95 for two Courses
(Available from 5 pm — 7 pm)
New York Bar Royal Cocktails with Small Plates
The Rubens at the Palace originates from the 1700s, playing temporary home to debutantes, Royals and footmen alike, so there’s plenty of history to soak in while you enjoy the decorated surroundings of the New York Bar.
Located opposite Buckingham Palace, one of London's most iconic landmarks, enjoy inspired Royal cocktails accompanied by a selection of small plates including Salt and Vinegar Cod Bites, Nduja & Manchego Sausage Roll, Buttermilk Chicken Tenders and Tindle Chicken Bao Buns. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
£121 for two people /£60.50 per additional guest
New York Bar Beer flight
Guests enjoy a choice of two beers and delicious bar snacks from
the Small Plates Menu.
Beer options: Peroni Lager, Meantime London Lager, Yakima Red Ale, Coast to Coast Pale (Ale (draught), Daura Damn (gluten-free lager, Spain), Meantime London Pale Ale, Meantime London Chocolate Porter and Guinness.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal options are available - please make dietary requirements known at the booking stage
Available: Daily from 12 noon
Price: £79 for two people
Grade A5 Wagyu Steak Sandwich and Caviar Experience
Gather your friends and family together and enjoy a glass of Champagne paired with our famous, Grade A5 Wagyu Steak Sandwich and a side of truffle parmesan chips. Finish your experience with Mrs Tollman’s Signature Cheesecake.
This experience must be pre-booked with three days' notice required
£319 for two guests / Additional guests £159.50 per person
New York Bar Drinks and Resident Artist
Experience
The Rubens at the Palace resident artist, Shelley the Artist, is
available to create bespoke personal portraits. Make your visit to
The New York Bar extra special by enquiring about a bespoke
portrait creating a truly unique memento.
Price on request + drinks/ food at The New York Bar
Enquiries are open
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Immersive Experiences at The New York Bar:
Gin Tasting Experience
Step into the world of royalty and nobility at the stunning The
Rubens at the Palace, just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace.
The Gin Experience is offered in The New York Bar.
During your experience, the resident mixologist will take you on a journey of discovery and you’ll be tasting three sensational gins from dry, to citrus to spiced varieties, accompanied by complimentary tonic water pairings.
Whilst savouring your drink choices, enjoy a selection of Small Plates including Grilled Jumbo Prawns with Peri Peri & Lime Yogurt and Cauliflower Cheese Croquettes.
Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal options are available - please make dietary requirements known at booking stage
Available: Daily at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
Price: £100 per person (gin experience and Small Plates)
Ideal for Hen Parties/ Birthday Celebrations: This experience is available for groups - please make an enquiry and a member of our Events Team will be in touch to discuss
Whiskey Tasting Experience
Our resident Sommelier will guide you through a bespoke selection of premium Whiskeys. You’ll enjoy three sensational whisky-tasting opportunities, with flavours ranging from full and fruity to deep and dry.
Take your seat for a journey through the whisky world involving tasting, nosing, and education.
Whilst savouring your drinks choices enjoy a selection of Small Plates including Cheese and Bacon Sliders, Tindle Chicken Bao Buns and Salt and Vinegar Cod Bites.
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Halal options are available - please make dietary requirements known at the booking stage
Available: Daily at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
Price: £100 per person (Whiskey experience and sharing platter)
Ideal for Stag Parties/ Birthday Celebrations: This experience is available for groups - please make an enquiry and a member of our Events Team will be in touch to discuss
Immersive Cocktails at The New York Bar
Join our expert mixologist and Bar Manager Silvu Stan, as you learn cocktail-making techniques and master your very own recipes.
Commencing the experience, you'll enjoy a glass of Champagne and
canapés whilst Silvu provides his tutorial.
Guests enjoy two crafted cocktails each accompanied by a selection
of Small Plates.
Available: Daily at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
Price: £135 per person
Ideal for Hen Parties/ Birthday Celebrations: This experience is available for groups - please make an enquiry and a member of our Events Team will be in touch to discuss
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Champagne Experiences at The New York Bar
Sabrage Champagne Experience
You will witness the art of Sabrage, the ceremonial technique of
opening a bottle with a sabre.
Guests enjoy a bottle of Champagne between the party with a
selection of Small Plates including Salt and Vinegar Cod Bites
served with Pea Ketchup, Grilled Jumbo Prawns served
with Peri Peri & Lime Yogurt, Cheese and Bacon Sliders
accompanied by Rubens Burger Sauce and Buttermilk Chicken
Tenders served with Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese, Pickled Celery
£161 for 2 people
This includes one bottle of Champagne and food for 2 people.
One bottle could be shared across a group of 6 people. / Additional Sharing Stands can be purchased for £20.50pp
Sabrage Wild Idol Experience
You will witness the art of Sabrage, the ceremonial technique of opening a bottle with a sabre.
Guests enjoy a bottle of Wild Idol between the party
To accompany this, enjoy a selection of Small Plates including Salt
and Vinegar Cod Bites served with Pea Ketchup, Grilled Jumbo Prawns
served with Peri Peri & Lime Yogurt, Cheese and Bacon Sliders
accompanied by Rubens Burger Sauce and Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
served with Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese, Pickled Celery
£161 for 2 people
This includes one bottle of Wild Idol and food for 2 people.
One bottle could be shared across a group of 6 people / Additional Sharing Stands can be purchased for £20.50pp
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Christmas at The New York Bar
Make this Christmas more magical by celebrating at The Rubens at the Palace. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a family celebration, we have something to suit your festive occasion. Enjoy private dining, a Christmas lunch to remember or join us on New Year’s Eve for a spectacular dinner.
Christmas Sandwich and Cocktails to share
- available until the 5th January
This experience includes a festive sandwich to share, mince pies,
and one festive cocktail each. On 24th December, we will have live
music from our resident singer.
Time: After 12pm
Price: £56 for two people
New York Bar festive cocktail - From 1st
December
Enjoy Santa's Sipper, a heartwarming festive cocktail expertly
crafted with a blend of brandy, amaretto, angostura bitters, egg
white, and apple juice. Exclusively available this festive season,
this delightful cocktail captures the spirit of Christmas.
Price: £19
The New York Bar Christmas Sandwich
This festive season, savour the delightful flavours of a Christmas
sandwich. Indulge in a medley of mouthwatering roast Norfolk
turkey, pork and apple stuffing, cranberry mayonnaise, and truffle
Baron Bigod. Each bite is a celebration of the season, bringing you
the true taste of Christmas.
Price: £26 for two people
NYE small plates and champagne - 31st
December
Soak up the vibrancy of New Year's Eve with live music, a selection
of small plates and a bottle of champagne. Alternatively, enjoy two
festive small plates and two New York Bar festive cocktails for £59
per person
Time: After 12pm
Price: £125 for two people
The New York Bar Christmas Sandwich - from
1st December
This festive season, savour the delightful flavours of a Christmas
sandwich. Indulge in a medley of mouthwatering roast Norfolk
turkey, pork and apple stuffing, cranberry mayonnaise, and truffle
Baron Bigod. Each bite is a celebration of the season, bringing you
the true taste of Christmas.
Price: £26 for two people
Christmas Parties
Celebrate the year's achievements with your team at The Rubens at The Palace. Festive décor, seasonal merriment, and sophisticated venues combine to create the perfect ambience. Tailored seating plans and personalised menus add personal touches to make your corporate festive event memorable. Festive menus are available from 18th November to 5th January 2025. For details on parties with eight or more people, please view The Rubens Christmas brochure.
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Special Offer for 2025: 10% Offer
Enjoy 10% off your dining experience - available from 2nd January - 31st March Monday to Thursday subject to availability.
For parties of up to eight guests and not valid in conjunction with a gift voucher or any other promotion. Excludes 'Experiences' such as our Drinks Experiences (Gin & Tonic, Whiskey and Rum) or the Enhanced Dining Experiences such as Grade A5 Wagyu Steak Sandwich and Caviar Experience or Shelley The Artist Experience.
What's on
Wed, 12th Jun 2024 - Wed, 30th Apr 2025
More infoWed, 12th Jun 2024 - Wed, 30th Apr 2025
More infoWed, 12th Jun 2024 - Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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More infoMon, 18th Nov 2024 - Sun, 5th Jan 2025
More infoMon, 25th Nov 2024 - Sun, 5th Jan 2025
More infoTue, 31st Dec 2024 @ 17:00 - 2:00
More infoOffers
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Beer Flight Experience
Enjoy a beer flight experience for two, including four small plates from our small plates menu (below) and a choice of two beers per person. Choose between Peroni, Meantime London Lager, Yakima Red Ale, Coast to Coast Pale Ale, Daura Damn, Meantime London Pale Ale, Meantime London Chocolate Porter and Guinness. |
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Seasonal Exclusive: New York Bar Festive Cocktail and Christmas Sandwich
Exclusively available this festive season, this delightful cocktail (£19) captures the spirit of Christmas whilst each bite of our Christmas Sandwich £26 for two people) is a celebration of the season, bringing you the true taste of Christmas. |
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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday |
New Year Offer: 10% Off
Enjoy 10% off your dining experience - available from 2nd January - 31st March Monday to Thursday subject to availability. For parties of up to eight guests and not valid in conjunction with a gift voucher or any other promotion. Excludes our experiences such as our Drinks Experiences (Gin & Tonic, Whiskey and Rum) or our Enhanced Dining Experiences such as Grade A5 Wagyu Steak Sandwich and Caviar Experience and Shelley Experience |
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Vouchers
Golden Tips Tea Experience for Two
Experience
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New York Bar Gin Tasting Experience for Two
Experience
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Monetary Gift Voucher
£10 - £500
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New York Bar Beer Flight for Two
Experience
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Pre Theatre Dining
Experience
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New York Bar's Immersive Cocktails for Two
Experience
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The Art of the Sabrage
Experience
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Info
- Lounge Bar , Wine Bar , VIP Bar/Club
- Client Meeting , Drinking and Eating , Eating
- Victoria
- Drinks Tastings, Experience, Classes
- Splash the Cash £££
- Taking Bookings
- Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
- None
- No hoodies, No trainers, No sportswear, Smart
- 1
- Background Music
- No queues normally
Hours
Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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Monday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
Tuesday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
Wednesday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
Thursday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
Friday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
Saturday | 12:00 | 0:00 | |
Sunday | 12:00 | 0:00 |
Location
Address
The New York Bar, The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
Area
Victoria
Nearest Station
Victoria (Tube)
Menus
Private Hire
Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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The Leopard Room | Private Room | 29 | 40 | - | - | - | |
Set in the heart of London Victoria, just opposite Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews, The Leopard Room boasts its own private entrance and facilities, bringing a new level of sophistication and elegance to your next event. The Leopard Room offers an indulgent experience, serving mouthwatering canapés, finger foods, and a diverse selection of creative cocktails and beverages. It's also possible to elevate your occasion with optional live music, performed on our permanent stage. Whether it's a birthday party, corporate function, private meeting, anniversary celebration, or engagement party, The Leopard Room provides the ideal setting for a memorable event. With a maximum standing capacity of 40 people or 29 people seated, The Leopard Room offers an intimate yet vibrant space for your private event, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests |
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The Da Vinci Room | Private Room | 20 | 20 | £400.00 | - | - | |
The Da Vinci room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting as well as natural lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style and this room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum numbers for a meeting is 20 delegates in a reception or theatre style layout. Event facilities include:
Prices are available on request |
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The Rembrandt Suite | Private Room | 60 | 80 | £400.00 | - | - | |
The Rembrandt Suite offers abundant natural daylight and a fireplace. It is fully air-conditioned and has adjustable lighting together with a remote controlled drop down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue telephone lines. The suite is situated on the ground floor of the hotel and is ideal for meetings, seminars and dinners for up to 80 guests. Event facilities include: |
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The Rubens Room | Private Room | 20 | 20 | £400.00 | - | - | |
The Rubens Room is situated on the ground floor of the hotel with simulated lighting as well as natural lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style. This room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum of 20 guests in a reception or theatre style layout. Event facilities include: |
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The Rubens Suite | Private Room | 0 | 0 | - | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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