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Afternoon Tea at The Rubens At The Palace with a Glass of Champagne

Starting From From $148.55 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Hour 45 Mins 4.63 / 5 3 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Evan Evans Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone's throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The King's stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries, and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserves. Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace (Sample Menu) Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS Please note that the menu is subject to variations. SAVOURY Scottish Smoked Salmon, Caviar & Chive Cream Cheese on Cape Seed Loaf Roast Beef Sirloin, Wild Rocket & Horseradish Cream on Beetroot Bread Chicken, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds on White Bread Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato on Onion Bread Cucumber & Mint Crème Fraîche on Norfolk Crunch SCONES Plain Fruit Cheese Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream SWEET The Crown Hukambi Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Chocolate Sablé Blackberry Éclair, Blackberry Chiboust Blackberry Fruit Glaze Rhubarb and Vanilla Sponge, Rhubarb Jelly Opalys Crémeux Citrus Meringue Tart Almond Cream, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace
  • Freshlybaked scones slathered with clotted cream accompanied with homemade preserves
  • Glass of Champagne
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

London

Leisure.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Not Included

Gratuities Additional Food & Drinks

What to Bring

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 The menus listed are samples and subject to variations

Restrictions

Champagne can only be served to guests 18+ Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting & Pickup

Meet at The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PS. Nearest Underground: Victoria.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2025-06-23 5.00 / 5

everything a tea shold be and more. Plus the backdoor view of the Palace.

2023-09-30 5.00 / 5

Clients stated the Afternoon Teas was the highlight and a marvelous end to their trip.

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