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Afternoon Tea at The Rubens At The Palace with optional Champagne
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. 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 preserve.
What's included
- Afternoon Tea
- Glass of Champagne (unless option with Champagne is selected)
Overview
ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (sample adult menu - autumn 2026)
SAVOURY
SALT BEEF, SAUERKRAUT, MUSTARD
on caraway bread
SMOKED SALMON & CHIVE CREAM CHEESE
on Cape seed loaf
EGG MAYONNAISE & WATERCRESS
on Spinach bread
CORONATION CHICKEN CURRIED MAYONNAISE, TOASTED ALMONDS
on white bread
BARBER’S CHEDDAR CHEESE & PLUM TOMATO
on Norfolk bread
SCONES
Plain | Fruit
Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream
SWEET
CARROT & WALNUT CAKE
Carrot & walnut sponge, cream cheese & honey whip & candied walnut
APPLE & BLACKBERRY CAKE
Vanilla diplomat, apple compote, blackberry chantilly
CARAMEL & CHOCOLATE TART
Chocolate, sponge, caramel & vanilla mousse
JAFFA CAKE CROWN
Guanaja mousse, sponge & orange marmalade
Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS
Optional Extra - ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA WITH A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE
PRINCE & PRINCESS AFTERNOON TEA (sample menu for children under the age of 12 - autumn 2026)
SANDWICHES
On White & Brown Bread
Smoked Ham & Cheddar Cheese
Roast chicken, sweetcorn, mayonnaise
Raspberry Jam & Smooth Peanut Butter
Egg Mayonnaise
Roasted Hazelnut Spread
SCONES
Plain | Fruit
Served with homemade seasonal preserve, lemon curd & clotted cream
PASTRIES
MILLIONAIRE SHORTBREAD
Shortbread base, caramel layer, chocolate ganache
SUGAR FROSTED DOUGHNUT
Strawberry Jam
RED VELET WHOOPIE PIE
Cream cheese frosting