Thu, 31st Jul 2025 - Mon, 30th Nov 2026
More infoThe English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel
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Description
Looking for somewhere special to eat in Victoria? The English Grill at The Rubens at the Palace pairs British dining with a little tableside theatre, just five minutes’ walk from Victoria station and opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews.
With two AA Rosettes, this elegant restaurant sets the scene for date nights, birthday dinners and celebrations. Executive Chef Ben Kelliher’s menu features signature Beef Wellington, steaks cooked over charcoal in a Josper grill and seasonal plant-based dishes. Watch the kitchen through the glass wall, enjoy selected dishes finished at your table, and make an occasion of it with a glass from the Champagne trolley.
Set lunch from £29
Make lunchtime something to look forward to with two courses for £29 or three for £35, available Tuesday to Friday, 12.30–2.30pm. An inviting option for a catch-up with friends or a working lunch in Victoria.
Pre-theatre dining from £49
Make dinner part of the evening’s entertainment. The early evening menu offers two courses for £49 or three for £55, served from 5.30–7pm on dinner service days. Heading to a show? Let the team know your curtain time when booking.
For a longer evening, explore the à la carte menu over good wine and conversation.
Breakfast, celebrations and private dining
You don’t need to be staying at the hotel to join us for breakfast. Start your day with something delicious before exploring London or settling into a morning meeting.
Planning a birthday, anniversary or group celebration? Ask the team about private dining options and personal touches for your occasion. For chef-led experiences and seasonal dining events, explore What’s On below.
Choose your date and book a table at The English Grill.
Celebrate the festive season at The English Grill
From a Christmas catch-up with friends to a festive date night, celebrate in style at The English Grill, moments from Buckingham Palace. Settle into the elegant dining room for British cooking with a little tableside theatre, or bring everyone together with a private dining celebration tailored to your party.
Join us for Thanksgiving on Thursday 26 November, make Christmas Day lunch an occasion to remember, or dress up for New Year’s Eve dinner.
Explore our festive events below to view menus and book, or enquire about your Christmas party.
What's on
Thu, 31st Jul 2025 - Mon, 30th Nov 2026
More infoThu, 31st Jul 2025 - Mon, 30th Nov 2026
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More infoMon, 16th Nov 2026 - Sun, 3rd Jan 2027
More infoThu, 26th Nov 2026 @ 12:00 - 21:00
More infoFri, 25th Dec 2026 @ 13:00 - 21:00
More infoVouchers
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Monetary Gift Voucher
£10 - £500
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Borough Market Tour with Chef Ben Kelliher
Experience
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Info
- Fine Dining Restaurant , Restaurant , Restaurant Bar
- Birthday Party , Date night , Drinking and Eating
- Westminster, Victoria
- Experience, Classes
- Splash the Cash £££
- Taking Bookings
- Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
- Smart, No sportswear
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- Background Music
- No queues normally
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Monday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
| Friday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
| Sunday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6.30 to 10.30am Saturday: 7 to 11am Sunday: 7 to 11.30am Lunch Tuesday to Friday: 12 to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Friday: 5.30 to 9.30pm Saturday: 5.30 to 9.30pm |
Location
Address
The English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
Area
Westminster
Nearest Station
Victoria (Tube)
Menus
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
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Min spend Weekend* |
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| The Rubens Hotel | Venue Hire | 120 | 120 | - | - | - | |
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Entertaining at The Rubens Hotel Neighbouring the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace there is nowhere better to host your party than The Rubens at The Palace. The Rubens at the Palace is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family, friends, or colleagues with a private dining experience. From intimate dining to larger affairs, we will create the perfect ambience with a host of personal and thoughtful touches to make the event truly exceptional. We are licensed to host wedding ceremonies overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace in our Palace Lounge, and each of our restaurants and bars are available for private hire, with set and bespoke designed menus. CREATING EVENTS TO REMEMBER Private Dining: The Rubens at the Palace is the perfect location to celebrate a special occasion with family, friends or colleagues, and our private dining experience ensures it will be one to remember. From intimate dining to larger affairs, we create the perfect ambience with a host of personal and thoughtful touches. Make an enquiry and an experienced member of our events team will be in touch to discuss your requirements
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| Rembrandt Suite | Private Room | 36 | 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. The Rembrandt suite is also licensed for weddings.
Key StatisticsFloor/Level - Ground Room Length - 7.9m Room Width - 8.5m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 67.1 sq m
Room CapacitiesBanquet - 36 Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 27 Classroom - 24 Reception - 80 Theatre - 50 U-Shape - 18 |
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| Rubens Suite | Private Room | 27 | 50 | - | - | - | |
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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.
Key StatisticsFloor/Level - Ground Room Length - 6.8m Room Width - 8.6m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 58.4 sq m
Room CapacitiesBanquet - 20 Boardroom - 14 Cabaret - 14 Classroom - 15 Reception - 50 Theatre - 27
Event facilities
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| Van Dyke Suite | Private Room | 27 | 60 | - | - | - | |
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The perfect fit for your meeting or dining event
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. The Van Dyke Suite is licensed for weddings.
Key StatisticsFloor/Level - Ground Room Length - 9.5m Room Width - 11.4m Ceiling Height - 2.73m
ROOM CAPACITIES Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 21 Classroom - 24 Reception - 60 Theatre - 42 U-Shape - 21 |
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| The Leopard Bar | Venue Hire | 29 | 40 | - | - | - | |
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Set in the heart of London Victoria, just opposite Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews, The Leopard Bar boasts its own private entrance and facilities, bringing a new level of sophistication and elegance to your next event. The Leopard Bar 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 Bar 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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| Van Dyke Room | Venue Hire | 27 | 60 | - | - | - | |
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The Van Dyke Room is situated on the ground floor 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. The maximum number for a meeting is 60 based on reception-style seating. KEY STATISTICSFloor/Level - Ground Room Length - 9.5m Room Width - 11.4m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 53.2 sq m
ROOM CAPACITIESBanquet - 27 Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 21 Classroom - 24 Reception - 60 Theatre - 42 U-Shape - 21 |
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| Van Gogh Room | Venue Hire | 20 | 50 | - | - | - | |
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The Van Gogh Room is situated on the ground floor 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.
KEY STATISTICSFloor/Level - Ground Room Length - 9.1m Room Width - 5.8m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 52.8sq m
ROOM CAPACITIESBanquet - 18 Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 14 Classroom - 18 Reception - 50 Theatre - 40 U-Shape - 21 |
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| Rubens Room | Venue Hire | 10 | 20 | - | - | - | |
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The Rubens 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. 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. KEY STATISTICS Room Length - 6.8m Room Width - 4.2m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 28.5 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Boardroom - 13 Cabaret - 7 Classroom - 6 Reception - 20 Theatre - 15 U-Shape - 9 |
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| Da Vinci Room | Venue Hire | 10 | 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. The maximum number for a meeting is 20 delegates in a reception or theatre-style layout. KEY STATISTICS Room Length - 5.8m Room Width - 4.4m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 25.5 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Boardroom - 14 Cabaret - 7 Classroom - 6 Reception - 20 Theatre - 15 U-Shape - 15 |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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