bbar
Victoria, London
Victoria’s best cocktail venue
Located beneath London's largest Living Wall, recently replanted with more than 6,000 herbaceous plants to breathe life into our surroundings, bbar is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.
Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
All the reasons to love The Rubens
Your stay at The Rubens hotel
A five-star hotel with exceptional heritage
Overlooking Buckingham Palace and The Royal Mews
Moments away from London's most famous sights
AA Rosette awarded restaurants
Traditional and regally decorated rooms and suites
2 restaurants and 3 bars with a world-class team
An extraordinary collection of dining experiences
Home to one of London's largest Living Walls
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Featuring exceptional dining experiences, overnight escapes, and thoughtful surprises: our vouchers create the perfect gift. From memorable experiences to the ultimate opportunity to experience the Golden Tips Tea in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea.
Delicious dining
From mouthwatering Indian flavours served at the AA Rosette-awarded Curry Room, to the refined British menu of the elegant English Grill, Executive Chef Ben Kelliher creates gastronomic journeys that are truly outstanding.
28th January 2022
Burns Night
Join our very own - and proudly Scottish - General Manager, Malcolm Hendry, and The Rubens' team as we celebrate the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns.
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Safe travels
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, our wonderful team has worked so hard to ensure that our beautiful hotel is ready to welcome guests. We've implemented new wellbeing measures, repaired systems that no longer served us, and placed a strong focus on cleaning and training. We have installed air purifiers in every public area, introduced a new and sustainable self-disinfecting solution, and partnered with trusted medical professionals who offer Covid-19 PCR testing at the hotel and deliver results with speed and ease.
Afternoon Tea
Our impressive Afternoon Tea selection offers something for everyone. We cater for a range of dietary requirements and offer Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea menus. Celebrating the centuries old tradition of high tea, our talented pastry chef Sarah Houghting (who recently competed in Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4) has curated an innovative yet familiar menu of Afternoon Tea favourites with a modern twist. Champagne and bottomless Afternoon Tea options are also available.
Family friendly
At The Rubens at the Palace, our youngest guests are every bit as valued as our eldest. From children's check-in to complimentary mocktails, little ones also receive our five-star treatment and service. Family rooms provide a convenient solution for parents and kids can be kept entertained with our children’s Pastry Chef Experience or Little Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea.
Eco-friendly
We’ve put a great deal of work into developing our eco-friendly hotel credentials in recent years. We’ve cut food waste with partner Winnow Solutions, eliminated energy waste by moving to 100% renewable energy, we sustain a Living Wall of more than 10,000 herbaceous plants, and we’re continuing our efforts to phase out single-use plastics by 2022.
Beauty in every detail
Rich, warm and filled with majestic silks, brocade and velvet, our bedrooms offer an elegantly regal experience. Each suite has a distinct character, with a dignified palette of naval blue, royal red and gold, Murano glass chandeliers and original oil paintings.
The world of The Rubens
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Sarah Houghting's Vegan Afternoon Tea inspiration
Talented pastry chef, Sarah Houghting, speaks on the inspiration behind her new Vegan Afternoon Tea now being served at The Rubens at the Palace.
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