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The Rubens at the Palace Hotel offers a luxurious 5-star experience just moments away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace.
Unwind with a traditional afternoon tea in the opulent Palace Lounge, where you can observe the royal carriages while enjoying a variety of exquisite sandwiches, freshly-made pastries, and classic scones served with clotted cream and fruit preserves.
Traditional Afternoon Tea (sample adult menu)
The menus shown are samples and subject to variations.
Champagne is only included if the champagne option is selected.
SAVOURY
Smoked Salmon, Caviar & Chive Cream Cheese on Cape Seed Loaf
Roast Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish Cream & Rocket on White Bread
Cucumber & Dill Crème Fraîche on Norfolk Crunch
Chicken and Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds on White Bread
Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato on Onion Bread
SCONES
Plain | Fruit | Cheese
Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream
SWEET
Coffee Crown
Mascarpone Mousse, Espresso Creamy, Coffee Genoise
Hazelnut Roche
Jivara Supreme, hazelnut praline, hazelnut sablé
Citrus Pistachio Tart
Lemon madeleine, citrus jelly, pistachio whipped ganache
Rhubarb and Vanilla Layer Cake
Vanilla sponge, rhubarb cream, Opalys crémeux
Traditional Afternoon Tea (sample child menu)
SANDWICHES
on White & Brown Bread
Smoked Ham & Cheddar Cheese
Roast Chicken & Pesto Mayonnaise
Raspberry Jam & Smooth Peanut Butter
Egg Mayonnaise
Roasted Hazelnut Spread
SCONES
Traditional Plain
Fruit
Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve & Clotted Cream
PASTRIES
Lemon Drizzle Madeleine
Berliner Doughnut
Caramel Marshmallow Tea Cake
Served with a Milkshake of choice or Hot Chocolate
Dress Code
Smart casual. We respectfully ask guests to refrain from wearing sportswear, flip-flops, and non-tailored shorts. Guests not adhering to the dress code policy will not be permitted entry into our restaurants and bars.
Allergies/Dietary Restrictions
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at least 48 hours in advance, including requests for Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten-Free Afternoon Teas. Due to the nature of their business and offering the hotel cannot guarantee 100% allergen or intolerant-free recipes/dishes.
Champagne can only be consumed by adults 18+
Available daily with time slots on the hour between 1pm and 5pm (subject to availability).
Please note: No bookings are available in July, August and September 2025.
Please arrive at the hotel 15 minutes before your booked time.
90 minute duration
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
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