The Crown Club
The Crown Club at The Old Government House Hotel is the most stylish and relaxing rendezvous in all of Guernsey - the perfect spot to enjoy the company of friends and colleagues over a few drinks and a light meal. Created from the original 18th century Old Crown Offices it provides an intimate and flexible collection of inviting spaces that are perfect for a wide range of occasions and functions, including a glass-walled wine and whisky-tasting room.
The plush and cosy bar has a very traditional and opulent feel, with red leather banquette seating and a wealth of antique brass fittings. It offers an outstanding selection of premium whiskies and British gins, Champagne, vodkas and cognacs as well as cocktails, beers and fine wines, including signature vintages from our sister wine estate Bouchard Finlayson.
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We are excited to launch a new version of our Royal Afternoon Tea.
We kindly request that you book online. This is the easiest and most efficient way to reserve your table and it displays our most up-to-date offers and availability. We are also able to accommodate requests and make arrangements for special occasions through our online booking system.
Should you have any further queries, please contact us at diningrb@rchmail.com
Opening hours
Monday - Friday & Sunday: 12 noon - 5pm
Saturdays: 12 noon - 6pm
Dress code: Smart casual. We respectfully ask guests to refrain from wearing sportswear, flip-flops, and non-tailored shorts. Guest not adhering to the dress code policy will not be permitted entry into our restaurants and bars.
Our Afternoon Teas
Opposite Buckingham Palace
Royal Afternoon Tea
We hope you enjoy our new Royal Afternoon Tea as much as we enjoyed creating it.
During the Platinum Jubilee year, we took our inspiration from the Royal family and Commonwealth. We also incorporated seasonal ingredients such as pears and peaches, inspired by the Royal Orchard and our sustainability goals.
Royal Afternoon Tea: £60 per person | £80 with a glass of Champagne
Vegan Le Green Champagne Afternoon Tea: £84 per person
Halal Sparkling Afternoon Tea: £77 per person
Collection/delivery: Pre-order by 8pm for collection the next day. Collection is free of charge, deliveries will incur a fee (must be a London address).
Our Afternoon Teas
Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea
Enjoy an exceptional Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea in our Palace Lounge, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.
Delicious vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free alternatives are available.
Price: £105 per person
Maximum seating time: 1.5 hours
Please note that from 14th November - 2nd January, our Bottomless Afternoon Tea will showcase our Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea
Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan & halal afternoon tea
We will be delighted to accommodate your Afternoon Tea with any special dietary restrictions that you and your guests may have.
If requested, we will ensure no nuts in the Afternoon Tea offering – however, our food is produced in an environment where nuts are used, therefore we cannot guarantee that our food is 100% free from nuts or nut traces.
Our Afternoon Tea is prepared fresh daily, therefore we request 24-hours notice for any allergies or dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free requests.
14th November - 1st January
Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a festive twist on our award-winning Afternoon Tea, featuring a scrumptious feast of cakes, pastries, and seasonal flavours.
Alongside the tranquil backdrop of live piano music, enjoy a glass of mulled wine or a glass of Champagne if you're dining on Christmas Day.
Price: £72 per adult or £92 with Champagne; £25 children under 12
Bottomless Champagne: £117 per person (not available Christmas Day)
Christmas Day prices: £85 per adult; £60 children aged 12 - 17; £25 children under 12
Until 30th September 2022
Picnic in a Royal Park
Enjoy a special picnic feast in St James’s Park, served in traditional wicker baskets and filled with delicious treats. Allow us to take care of everything, from Afternoon Tea in the park to canapés and wine or our Royal Hamper with wine. The experience requires 48 hours notice.
We are also offering our limited edition Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea until the end of September.
Afternoon Tea: £120 for two people
Canapés and wine: £145 for two people
Royal Hamper and wine: £179 for two people
Children's Afternoon Tea
We believe everyone should enjoy Afternoon Tea, to suit every little prince and princess. Treats include freshly made bite-size sandwiches, freshly baked scones, selected pastries, and a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate, tea or soft drink. If you are staying with us, children can have their own Master Chef Experience in the art of pastry making.
Available for children under the age of 12 years.
FAQs
Afternoon Tea parties
We are pleased to welcome groups of 10 guests or more between 12 noon and 5pm for a Royal Afternoon Tea at £60 per person or for a Champagne Afternoon Tea at £78 per person.
We will allocate one of our private dining rooms to your group (room hire fees applicable). If you would like to enjoy Afternoon Tea in The Palace Lounge or The English Grill, you must be a smaller group, limited to 8/9 guests.
Golden Tips Tea
Enjoy our freshly baked scones, pastries and finger sandwiches alongside Ceylon Golden Tips, in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea.
With white-glove service, this delicate tea is weighed with precision at The Rubens using golden scales; each tip is placed into the silver teapot individually with golden tweezers. The tea, which is showcased in a mahogany box lined with velvet, is infused with still mineral water to produce an extraordinary liquor and a smooth, light and mellow texture, with hints of fruity notes.
Offer: Purchase our Golden Tips voucher for £500 for two people, which includes a bottle of Lanson Champagne (750ml) that will be sabred at your table.
Available for delivery & collection
Afternoon Tea collections
With our option to have our sumptuous Afternoon Tea either delivered or collected, you can now enjoy our delectable selection of pasties, cakes, and mini finger sandwiches from the comfort of your own home (or any other location suited to your desire).
Give the gift of luxury
Afternoon Tea vouchers
Treat your loved ones to a truly indulgence experience with our Afternoon Tea gift vouchers.
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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