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Drinks: Served all day

Afternoon Tea
Monday -  Friday & Sunday: 12 noon - 5pm
Saturday: 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.

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Royal Afternoon Tea menu

Saturday 4th June

Platinum Jubilee Royal Afternoon Tea

Join us for a once in a lifetime Jubilee Afternoon Tea with a special performance from our resident singer. With a reputation as one of the best in London, this six-course Afternoon Tea will include a flowering tea served after the savoury course.

You'll be welcomed with a glass of Champagne whilst enjoying live entertainment throughout your visit. With the offering based on Her Majesty's favourite food, this Afternoon Tea will be second to none. You'll also take home a small souvenir with you.

Price: £120 per person in The Palace Lounge | £100 per person in The English Grill

If you can't join us for our special event, you can enjoy our Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea from 1st June until 31st August. 

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Our Afternoon Teas

Afternoon Tea

Royal Afternoon Tea opposite Buckingham Palace

Our delicious Afternoon Tea features mouth-watering pastries that were heavily influenced by the House of Windsor, and especially inspired by Her Majesty the Queen.

Delicious vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free alternatives are available.

Royal Afternoon Tea: £60 per person | £78 with a glass of Champagne or non-alcoholic Wild Idol Sparkling Wine
Vegan Le Green Champagne Afternoon Tea: £84 per person
Halal Wild Idol Sparkling Afternoon Tea: £78 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). 

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Bottomless Afternoon Tea

Enjoy an exceptional Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea in our Palace Lounge, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.

Delicious Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free alternatives are available.

Price: £90 per person
Maximum seating time: 1.5 hours

It is advisable to reserve a table.

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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.

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