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Afternoon Tea overlooking Buckingham Palace

Royal Afternoon Tea

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 ambiance 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. Join us for our splendid Royal Afternoon Tea, where every moment is steeped in elegance and culinary excellence.

Afternoon Tea in the English Grill, The Rubens at the Palace

Opening hours

Our doors are open each afternoon, welcoming you to unwind in comfort with attentive service and a charming atmosphere.

Monday to Friday: 12pm to 5pm 

Saturdays: 12pm to 6pm 

Sunday: 12:00pm to 5pm

Our afternoon teas

Ongoing

Royal Afternoon Tea

Savour our classic Royal Afternoon Tea: a delectable assortment of freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches and delicate pastries. Our pastries include our signature crown, made with vanilla cheesecake, mango, passionfruit curd, and coconut sponge.

Price: From £70 per person

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Ongoing

Royal Champagne Tea

Add a touch of sparkle to a timeless tradition with our Champagne Afternoon Tea in Westminster. Enjoy savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves, handcrafted pastries, and a chilled glass of Champagne per guest, served in the elegant Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. A premium non-alcoholic sparkling alternative is available.

Price: From £90

The Rubens Family Afternoon tea

Ongoing

Children’s Afternoon Tea

Our Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea includes bite-size sandwiches, freshly baked scones, pastries, and a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate, tea or soft drink. If you are staying with us, we also offer a children's Pastry Chef Experience for children under 12.

Price: £45 per child under 12

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Ongoing

Vegan Afternoon Tea

At The Rubens at the Palace, vegan afternoon tea is treated with the same ceremony, creativity, and indulgence as its traditional counterpart—proving that plant-based dining can be every bit as refined. Carefully crafted by the hotel’s pastry and culinary teams, the Vegan Afternoon Tea is a polished celebration of flavour, seasonality, and thoughtful sourcing, set just moments from Buckingham Palace.

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Dietary Requirements

We will be delighted to accommodate your Afternoon Tea with any special dietary requirements that you and your guests may have, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and pescatarian requests. Please let us know about your requirements at the point of booking.

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Gift vouchers

Treat your loved ones to a truly indulgent experience by gifting them one of our Afternoon Tea gift vouchers, valid for up to one year. Perched across from the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, sip on champagne or tea whilst enjoying a menu specially curated with royal inspiration.

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Afternoon Tea At The Rubens At The Palace