Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel

4.5

64 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
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Indulge in the epitome of a quintessential English Afternoon Tea experience at The Rubens at the Palace, where refinement meets tradition. Immerse yourself in the charming ambience of our Palace Lounge, offering panoramic views of the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, or enjoy your tea within the opulent surroundings of our exquisitely designed English Grill.

At the helm of our pastry kitchen is the exceptionally talented Sarah Houghting, a pastry chef of distinction who has showcased her skills on Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4. Sarah takes pride in crafting the freshest pastries and cakes, ensuring a delightful feast for our discerning guests.

Renowned as one of London's finest Afternoon Teas, we honour the classic British tradition while infusing innovative twists to captivate your palate. Our commitment extends to catering for diverse dietary preferences, with thoughtfully curated menus that include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal choices.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
020 7834 6600
Website
http://www.rubenshotel.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Kelliher
Private party facilities
Whatever the occasion The Rubens offers the perfect venue for your afternoon tea celebration. With our Events Manager, your function will be meticulously planned and executed, with personalised menus, bespoke themes, and thoughtful touches that reflect your unique style and preferences.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events at The Rubens: 020 7834 6600

Location
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS
Area
Victoria
Cross Street
Bressenden Place
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The Queen’s Gallery: 1-minute walk The Royal Mews: 1-minute walk Victoria Station:2-minute walk Victoria Palace Theatre (Hamilton): 5-minute walk Buckingham Palace: 6-minute walk Apollo Victoria Theatre (Wicked): 6-minute walk Westminster Abbey: 4-minute cab ride Palace of Westminster: 7-minute cab ride Oxford Street: 10-minute tube journey West End theatre district: 14-minute cab ride Valet parking is available at the nearby secure car park with a charge of £50 for up to four hours or £70 per 24-hours, available daily with our concierge team from 8am to 8pm. Should the value of your car exceed £300,000 please contact us directly.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

Royal Afternoon Tea
£70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Savour our Royal Afternoon Tea at the Rubens at The Palace; a delectable assortment of freshly baked scones and delicate finger sandwiches. Our delicate pastries include our signature Crown, made with alpaco dark chocolate mousse, grapefruit confit, & chocolate brownie. Impeccable service, breathtaking views, and a touch of royal splendour make this Afternoon Tea an unforgettable and quintessentially British affair. Price: £70 per person; £90 with Champagne
Bottomless Afternoon Tea
£115.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Bottomless Champagne Royal Afternoon Tea Enjoy an exceptional Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea in our Palace Lounge, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. Maximum seating time: 1.5 hours It is advisable to reserve a table. Delicious Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Gluten-Free alternatives are available. Dress Code: Smart, no shorts, no trainers Please note Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea is £127 per person during the festive period (18th Nov 2024 - 6th January 2025).
Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea
£35.00 - £127.00 per person
18 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Enjoy the festive version of this traditional English occasion at The Rubens at the Palace overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. The pastry kitchen at The Rubens is led by our Executive Head Pastry Chef Sarah Houghting, producing unique, delectable pastries for our guests to enjoy. With a reputation as one of the best in London, we pay respect to the tradition of Afternoon Tea whilst incorporating fresh twists along the way. Our delicious Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea features mouth-watering seasonal pastries, finger sandwiches and scones. £82 per adult including a glass of mulled wine; add a glass of champagne: £102; bottomless champagne: £127; £35 children under 12

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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64 Reviews

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steve
Oxford
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Compared to other high end teas this fell down on food quality - uninspiring sandwiches, dry scones, limited cake variation etc
Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens HotelResponded on 30 September 2024
Thank you for sharing your review following your recent visit. I am very sorry that we did not meet your expectations with regards to your Afternoon Tea experience. We appreciate all feedback and I will be sure to pass this on to our Kitchen Team so that they can take your comments on board, as we continuously work hard to improve the facilities and services we provide. I do hope that one day we may have the chance to welcome you back. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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SharonA
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A family favorite, we always try to have afternoon tea at the palace lounge on trips to London.
Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens HotelResponded on 4 July 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review following your recent visit. As regular and much valued guests I am delighted that we have once again met your expectations and our Afternoon Tea continues to be a family favourite! I will be thrilled to share your kind words with our team, ensuring their hard work is duly noted. We look forward to welcoming you back when you next visit London! Best regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming, attentive staff. Beautiful presentation & environment.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful hotel, beautifully presented Afternoon tea. Service was a little slow but plentiful food and wonderful scones Very disappointed when the bill arrived that 15% service charge was applied!! Thank goodness this is discretionally I was happy to tip £10
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding experience. From the delicious food, to the ambience, to the personable service. All of our needs were catered to and the environment was calm and cosy. We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 March 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sadly awful service from Carlota on Mother’s Day - mean to my mum and myself. Very disappointing as we’ve had many lovely celebrations and events there in the past. Not again.
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Sophi
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience. Delicious afternoon tea. Caters to different options - gluten free, vegan, kids, & more. Live pianist was excellent. Shout out to Aby for her friendliness & professionalism. Highly recommend.
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Marjorie
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked for my parents anniversary and the absolutely loved it.
Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens HotelResponded on 28 October 2024
Thank you for sharing your positive review following your parents' recent visit for Afternoon Tea. It is wonderful to read that they loved their special anniversary celebration with us and I will be thrilled to share this with our team. I do hope that we have the opportunity to welcome them back one day soon. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Came for afternoon winter tea. It was just okay. Over priced. Amazing service. Wouldn’t do it again
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Blair
Berkshire
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pricey but worth it for the experience. The service was outstanding, the food was tasty and extremely well presented, and the tea was very high quality. We all left very full and satisfied, if you can justify the cost this is a very enjoyable experience and worth doing during your visit to Buckingham Palace / London.
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FAQs

Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7834 6600.

Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel

39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS

Additional information

Cross Street
Bressenden Place
Area
Victoria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The Queen’s Gallery: 1-minute walk The Royal Mews: 1-minute walk Victoria Station:2-minute walkVictoria Palace Theatre (Hamilton): 5-minute walk Buckingham Palace: 6-minute walk Apollo Victoria Theatre (Wicked): 6-minute walk Westminster Abbey: 4-minute cab ride Palace of Westminster: 7-minute cab ride Oxford Street: 10-minute tube journey West End theatre district: 14-minute cab rideValet parking is available at the nearby secure car park with a charge of £50 for up to four hours or £70 per 24-hours, available daily with our concierge team from 8am to 8pm. Should the value of your car exceed £300,000 please contact us directly.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ben Kelliher
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://www.rubenshotel.com/
Phone number
020 7834 6600
Private party facilities
Whatever the occasion The Rubens offers the perfect venue for your afternoon tea celebration. With our Events Manager, your function will be meticulously planned and executed, with personalised menus, bespoke themes, and thoughtful touches that reflect your unique style and preferences.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events at The Rubens: 020 7834 6600

Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Royal Afternoon Tea

Bottomless Afternoon Tea

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel restaurant rated?

Is Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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