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With a proud royal heritage brought to life with warm British hospitality and theatrical dining experiences, The 5-Star Rubens at the Palace has a reputation as one of the best Afternoon Tea venues in London
Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel offers a quintessentially English experience.
A short walk from Victoria Station and the Palace Theatre showing Hamilton, the afternoon tea experience at The Rubens is steeped in royal connections and positions guests directly opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. With a rich interior, large windows and 5* service, guests are made to feel like royalty themselves.
Situated within the hotel, the Royal Afternoon Tea can be accompanied by a fully serviced bar offering Champagne or cocktails. The pastry kitchen at The Rubens is led by the talented pastry chef Sarah Houghting (recently featured on Bake Off: The Professionals) producing the freshest pastries and cakes for guests to enjoy. The Rubens pays respect to the tradition of Afternoon Tea whilst incorporating fresh twists along the way. The menu features mouth-watering pastries that are influenced by Royal events and dining trends throughout the centuries.
Kindly note, unfortunately, we cannot cater to dietaries that require both gluten-free and dairy-free options for the same person.
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Afternoon Tea Options
Guests are welcome to experience the Royal Afternoon Tea experience which can be adapted to meet dietary requirements. Vegetarian, vegan, Halal and gluten-free menus are available and the team would be delighted to discuss any additional requirements prior to your booking. *Please note: bookings for Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea must be made with at least 24hrs notice otherwise The Rubens is unable to accommodate reservations.
Our seating time for afternoon tea is one and a half-hour.
Royal Afternoon Tea — £60 (available as Traditional, Vegetarian. Vegan, Gluten-free or Halal)
Champagne Afternoon Tea — £80
Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea — £105
Vegan and Le Green Champagne Afternoon Tea — £84
Halal Wild Idol Sparkling Afternoon Tea — £80
Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea — £25 (children under the age of 12)
Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea
Price: £105 per person
Enjoy an exceptional Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea in our Palace Lounge, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.
Maximum seating time: 90 mins
Available through to the 13th November. From the 14th Novermber guests are invited to enjoy the Winter Wonderland Bottomless Afternoon Tea for £117 per person through to the 1st January.
From the 2nd January the Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea will resume.
Vegan Afternoon Tea/ Vegan Champagne Afternoon Tea
The Rubens are excited to announce the arrival of a new offering for our Vegan guests: Vegan Royal Afternoon Tea £60 per person/ accompanied by a glass of Lanson Le Green Label £84 per person. Lanson Le Green Label Organic Brut Champagne is the first-ever entirely organic Champagne. Predominantly Pinot Noir, aged on lees for three years, it's pure and fresh with fine notes of citrus and berry fruits weaving through its complex mousse. This is perfectly paired with The Rubens Vegan Royal Afternoon Tea.
Halal Afternoon Tea
The pastry kitchen at The Rubens is led by their talented pastry chef Sarah Houghting (a contestant recently on Bake Off The Professionals) who has crafted the Royal Afternoon Tea inspired by Royal events and dining trends throughout the centuries. The team is excited to release a brand new addition to their menu – a Halal Afternoon Tea which has been expertly paired with Wild Idol to offer guests a Sparkling Afternoon Tea experience. This sparkling wine is a refreshing and delicious non-alcoholic drink made from premium quality concentrated grape. £60 per person or £78 per person including the Sparkling option
Afternoon Tea Delivery and Takeaway
Enjoy The Rubens Hotel afternoon tea experience wherever you are in London with a delivery and takeaway option. Perfect for family get-togethers, parties, weekend treats, and birthday or anniversary gifts.
The Rubens Hotel can also prepare afternoon tea for an office location - perfect for team get-togethers. Book online here
Pre-order by 8pm for collection the next day. Collection is free of charge, deliveries will incur a fee (must be a London address).
Family Friendly
The Rubens also welcomes children and offers a 'Little Prince and Princess Tea' for those under 12.
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Festive Celebrations at The Rubens Hotel
Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea - available from 14th November to 1st January 2023 - bookings are open now!
Enjoy a festive twist on our award-winning Afternoon Tea, specially curated by our Executive Pastry Chef Sarah Houghting, who was a finalist in 2021 Bake Off: The Professionals.
Expect a scrumptious feast of cakes, pastries, and seasonal flavours that pay tribute to the long-standing English tradition of Afternoon Tea, all set against the tranquil backdrop of live piano music.
The experience includes a glass of mulled wine and if you're dining on Christmas Day, a glass of Champagne.
Price: £72 per adult; £25 children under 12
Bottomless Champagne £117 per person for 90 minute sitting
Christmas Day prices: £85 per adult; £60 children aged 12 - 17; £25 children under 12
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The Rubens Golden Tips Experience: The ultimate in luxury Afternoon Tea.
This rare tea is produced in the highlands of Sri Lanka and is fully handcrafted and skillfully handpicked by expert tea pluckers at sunset in Sri Lanka. The velvety, silvery tips are then carefully turned into gold and sundried on a velvet cloth. With white-glove service, this delicate tea is weighed with precision at The Rubens using golden scales with each tip placed into a silver teapot individually using golden tweezers. The tea which is showcased in a locked mahogany box lined with velvet is specially infused to produce an extraordinary liquor and a smooth, light and mellow texture with fruity notes.
This truly unique experience includes a Royal Afternoon Tea Stand for two people and a bottle of Lanson Champagne (750ml) which will be sabred at your table.
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A Special Occasion? Enjoy Afternoon Tea at The Rubens
The Rubens has a number of private rooms and areas suitable for baby showers, anniversaries, hen parties, birthdays, investitures and Christmas celebrations. The experienced Events Team at The Rubens would be happy to discuss your requirements for a group booking and/or a private room hire. Please make an enquiry online and a member of the team will be in touch.
Mon, 5th Sep 2022 - Sun, 31st Dec 2023
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Mon, 14th Nov 2022 - Sun, 1st Jan 2023
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20% off Afternoon Tea
Exclusive offer available via Afternoontea.co.uk for bookings enjoyed Monday to Thursday by the 31st October 2022. |
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday |
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Monday | 10:00 | 19:00 | Last dining time is 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 19:00 | Last dining time is 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 19:00 | Last dining time is 5pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 19:00 | Last dining time is 5pm |
| Friday | 10:00 | 19:00 | Last dining time is 5pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 19:30 | Last dining time is 6pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 19:00 | Last dining time is 5pm |
Address
Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
Area
Westminster
Nearest Station
Victoria (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| Buckingham Room | Private Room | 15 | 0 | - | - | - | |
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The Buckingham Room is situated on the ground floor of the hotel with simulated 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 numbers for a meeting is 15 delegates in a theatre-style seating plan. Event facilities include: |
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| Da Vinci | Private Room | 20 | 20 | - | - | - | |
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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: |
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| Jubilee Room | Private Room | 30 | 60 | - | - | - | |
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This elegant room is situated on the ground floor of bbar, benefiting from abundant natural daylight. It is fully air-conditioned with adjustable lighting. Décor is of a traditional style. This room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum of 80 guests with reception style seating. Event facilities include: |
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| Rembrandt Suite | Private Room | 60 | 80 | - | - | - | |
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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:
Prices available on request. |
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| The Rubens Room | Private Room | 20 | 20 | - | - | - | |
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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 | 40 | 60 | - | - | - | |
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The Rubens Suite is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. It has an extra exit door through to the English Grill. Décor is of a traditional style. Maximum of 60 guests based on reception style layout. Event facilities include:
Prices available on request. |
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| Van Dyke Room | Private Room | 40 | 60 | - | - | - | |
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The Van Dyke Room is situated on the ground floor of the hotel with simulated 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 numbers for a meeting is 60 based on reception style seating. Event facilities include: |
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| The Van Dyke Suite | Private Room | 90 | 130 | - | - | - | |
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The Van Dyke Suite is situated on the ground floor of the hotel with simulated 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. The Van Dyke Suite can accommodate up to 130 guests in a reception style layout. The Suite is a combination of the Van Dyke Room, the Buckingham Room and the Van Gogh Room so it can be adjusted into smaller meeting rooms if required. Event facilities include: |
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| The Van Gogh Room | Private Room | 40 | 60 | - | - | - | |
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The Van Gogh Room is situated on the ground floor of the hotel with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style and the room features an automatic drop down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. The Van Gogh Room can accommodate a maximum of 60 guests in a reception style layout. Event facilities include:
Prices are available on request. |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
