The Rubens Christmas

Christmas in the heart of London

14th November - 1st January 2024

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a festive twist on our award-winning Afternoon Tea, specially curated by our Executive Pastry Chef Sarah Houghting, who was a finalist in 2021 Bake Off: The Professionals.

Expect a scrumptious feast of cakes, pastries, and seasonal flavours that pay tribute to the long-standing English tradition of Afternoon Tea, including a glass of mulled wine and if you're dining on Christmas Day, a glass of Champagne. Set against the tranquil backdrop of live piano music in either The English Grill or The Palace Lounge.

Timings: Our Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea is served between 12-5pm; every Saturday between 12-6pm. 

Price: £82 per adult including a glass of mulled wine; add a glass of champagne: £102; bottomless champagne: £117; £35 children under 12
Christmas Day prices: £105 per adult including a glass of champagne; £55 children under 12

Our non-alcoholic or halal Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea will be £70. 

Pre-payment is required

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New York Bar

14th November - 24th December

Festive sharing platter with cocktails

Welcome the start of the year's festivities at our striking red bar and enjoy a selection of innovative signature cocktails, created specially by our talented Bar Manager, Matt Ottley. 

This experience includes four snacks to share with one of our spectacular cocktails.

On 24th December, we will have live music from our resident singer, in the New York Bar.

Timings: served anytime after 12pm 

Price: £89 per person

Pre-payment is required

31st December

Festive sharing platter and a bottle of Champagne

Soak up the vibrancy and spectacle of the festive season in the most opulent way - with live music, a festive sharing platter of decadent snacks, and a bottle of Champagne to toast to the season's cheer.

Timings: Served anytime after 12pm 

Price: £199 for two people

Pre-payment is required

The English Grill

25th December

Christmas lunch into dinner

The star of the show! Join your loved ones and celebrate Christmas Day with a delectable seven-course meal sure to delight the taste buds. 

Price: £250 per person; children under 12 half price. 
Time: 1pm - 7pm (last seating)

Please note that pre-payment is required. The dress code for this event is smart casual.

Wine can be added to your dining experience at an additional cost. Email diningrb@rchmail.com for the wine list.

31st December

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a festive twist on our award-winning Afternoon Tea served in our English Grill on 31st December with a live pianist. This Afternoon Tea is specially curated by our Executive Pastry Chef Sarah Houghting, who was a finalist in 2021 Bake Off: The Professionals.

Price: £82 per adult including a glass of mulled wine; add a glass of champagne: £102; bottomless champagne: £117; £35 children under 12

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The Curry Room

25th December

Christmas Day

Opt for an alternative to the traditional Christmas dinner with our six-course feast and enjoy some of London's finest Indian cuisine.

Price: £160 per person
Time: 3pm - 10pm

Pre-payment is required

31st December

New Year's Eve

This New Year, join us in The Curry Room to bid adieu to 2023. With a decadent seven-course menu specially curated to mark the occasion, you can bring in the new year in style. 

Timings: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Price: £160 per person

Pre-payment is required