Quintessentially opulent, The English Grill at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, offers British cuisine in rich surroundings. Within a luxurious dining room including a magnificent glass wall into the kitchen, The Rubens boasts 5* service whilst being warm and welcoming. Dishes offer the finest British and seasonal produce, including top-quality cuts of meat, handled to perfection in the kitchen's charcoal-fired Josper grill.
The flagship restaurant offers classic dishes, including salads, delicious fish courses and desserts, as well as a cheese trolley of British cheeses. To offer a unique experience, The English Grill also adds tableside theatre with dishes being brought to the table, this can include the carving of roasts, flambeed crepes, filleting of the famous Dover Sole and carving of smoked Salmon.
Signature dish: Steak Diane, flambéed at your table!
Breakfast at the English Grill
Start the day with a hearty and/or healthy breakfast at The English Grill with an a la carte breakfast menu fit for a King! Open daily Monday – Sunday: 7 – 11am
Celebrating a special occasion:
The luxurious dining atmosphere makes for the perfect space to host your special occasions. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or another key event, the experienced and passionate team will be on hand to ensure that your occasion is marked with the excellence that it deserves.
To celebrate the occasion, select from an exquisite fine-dining menu, specially curated by the Executive Chef and team, which offers some of the finest cuisines in London. Theatrically presented and carefully curated, there is no better place to celebrate than The English Grill.
A romantic setting:
With low lighting, plush velvet chairs, and intimate booth seating, The English Grill is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic evening with your beloved. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or just your time together, our hanging chandeliers mixed with warm candlelight create the perfect aura of romance.
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The Rubens at the Palace will be hosting a series of exclusive Coronation events to mark this historical occasion. Bookings are now open:
Set amidst the elegance bestowed by plush seating and twinkling chandeliers, celebrate this historic day with the appropriate royal fair at The English Grill. A seven-course dinner made with the finest British produce is married with a Lanson Champagne pairing with each course for a truly lavish occasion.
Price: £295 per person
From 6:30 pm for welcome Champagne and canapes. Dinner served from 7pm
The English Grill kindly requests full pre-payment upon booking which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Gift Vouchers are not valid on this day
Traditional, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Halal menus are all available with 24hrs notice required for dietary requirements.
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Overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, there is nowhere better to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III than at The Rubens.
A sweet and sticky six-course Coronation Afternoon Tea, specially curated to mark the occasion, is the perfect delight to make this historical moment even more memorable. Guests will also enjoy a Coronation Commemorative Tea Tin Gift to take home.
Venues: The Palace Lounge £120 per person OR The English Grill £100 per person / Little Prince and Princess Tea £55 per child under 12 years
Full pre-payment upon booking. Non-refundable and non-transferable.
12 pm – 6 pm sittings subject to availability
Gift Vouchers are not valid on this day
Traditional, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Halal menus are all available – 24hrs notice required for dietary requirements.
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As the coronation celebrations draw to a close, enjoy one final flourish of excitement with our Street Party Afternoon Tea hosted in The English Grill. Join friends and loved ones for a festival of quintessential British favourites.
From savoury to sweet, the feast of delicious indulgences will curate the perfect ambience to share in this new chapter of royal history.
Price: £99 per person / Little Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea £55 per child (under 12yrs old)
12 pm – 4 pm sittings, subject to availability
Gift Vouchers are not valid on this day
Traditional, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Halal menus are all available with 24hrs notice required for dietary requirements.
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Experiences at the English Grill
A gourmet dining experience with Ben Kelliher
Experience the kitchen up close with Executive Chef Ben Kelliher, watching the chefs prep as you enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. Afterwards, indulge in a four-course gourmet experience in The English Grill. Our head sommelier Vincent Bouin will be on hand for expert knowledge and guidance for your choice of beverages. (Drinks are charged extra)
The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and full pre-payment is required upon booking. T&C's apply.
Price: £599 for two people
Available: Tuesday to Saturday, subject to availability
Maximum of four people in a party
Cooking Class: Ben Kelliher's Beef Wellington
Join Executive Chef Ben Kelliher for a one-hour cooking class.
Learn and experience how to make the perfect beef wellington. During the experience, you'll enjoy a glass of champagne and canapés. The experience includes a three-course dinner consisting of our famous London Burrata as a starter, the beef wellington as the main course and our founder and president, Mrs Bea Tollman’s famous Baked Vanilla Cheesecake as dessert.
The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and full pre-payment is required upon booking. T&C's apply.
Price: £380 two people
Available: Tuesday to Saturday, subject to availability
Maximum of four people in a party
Exclusive Experience: Create a plant-based menu at Borough Market
£500 per person
Meet our Executive Chef Ben Kelliher at the hotel to learn how The Rubens at the Palace is reducing food waste in partnership with Winnow’s cutting-edge monitoring technology, and how we use surplus produce creatively in the kitchen. Chef Ben will also talk about the sustainable and responsible consumption of food, explaining how we work closely with the very best local and responsible suppliers. You will then visit Borough Market together, a historic market dating back to the 12th century with an emphasis on high-quality food and sustainable production.
The itinerary
You will first stop at Flor wine bar to discuss your personal requirements and preferences to create a plant-based seven-course menu with produce sourced at the market. Chef Ben will introduce you to Bread Ahead, where the bread is made right in the market, and Ted’s Veg to buy the ingredients for your starter. Ted’s Veg are proud participants in Planzhero’s plight to eradicate wastage, and the produce is chemical-free. You will meet the suppliers at Turnips, who are focused on providence and seasonality, to buy the ingredients for your main course, and Palace Culture to buy vegan cheese handcrafted in Crystal Palace, London.
You will then return to The Rubens at the Palace, where Chef Ben will personally create a seven-course meal to enjoy in our spectacular English Grill, including:
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Mon, 5th Sep 2022 - Sun, 31st Dec 2023
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Mon, 5th Sep 2022 - Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Fri, 5th May 2023 @ 18:15 - 21:30
More info| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Monday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. Closed - Private Hire requests only |
| Tuesday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10am Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11am Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10am Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11am Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10am Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11am Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm |
| Friday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10am Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11am Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10am Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11am Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm |
| Sunday | 7:00 | 23:00 | Private Hire Only. Closed - Private hire enquiries only |
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| Saturday 6th May 2023 | 12:00 | 23:00 | |
| Sunday 7th May 2023 | 12:00 | 23:00 |
Address
The English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
Area
Westminster
Nearest Station
Victoria (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
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Min spend Weekend* |
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| The Rubens Hotel | Venue Hire | 120 | 120 | - | £10,000 minimum spend | - | |
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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 ambiance 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 ambiance with a host of personal and thoughtful touches.
The Rubens Hotel also offers private bar spaces - The Jubilee Suite located in our sister property at Bbar and also The Leopard Bar at The Rubens Hotel, a beautiful private hire lounge bar accommodating up to 36 people.
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 | 70 | 150 | - | - | - | |
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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 Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 108.3 sq m
Room CapacitiesBanquet - 70 Boardroom - 26 Cabaret - 42 Classroom - 21 Reception - 150 Theatre - 80 |
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| Van Gogh Room | Private Room | 40 | 50 | - | - | - | |
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The perfect venue for your meeting or private party 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.
Event facilities
Key Statistics Room Length - 9.1m Room Width - 5.8m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 52.8sq m
Room Capacities Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 14 Classroom - 18 Reception - 50 Theatre - 40 U-Shape - 21
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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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