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.
Additional Information
● Please note, you will require a printed copy of your ticket
● Please arrive at the hotel 15 minutes prior to your booked time
● Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any dietary requirements 48 hours in advance, including requests for vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free Afternoon Teas. Please note that due to the nature of their business and offering the hotel cannot guarantee 100% allergen or intolerant free recipes/dishes
● Menus listed are samples and subject to variations
● A full refund or date change will be offered up to 48 hours before travel. Cancellations inside 48 hours will be charged at 100%
● 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
● If selecting the option "with Champagne", Champagne can only be consumed by adults 18+
What's included
- Afternoon Tea
- Glass of Champagne (unless option with Champagne is selected)
Overview
ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (sample adult menu)
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
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
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)
SANDWICHES
on White & Brown Bread
Smoked Ham & Cheddar Cheese
Roast Chicken & Pesto Mayonnaise
Raspberry Jam & Smooth Peanut Butter
Egg Mayonnaise
Roasted Hazelnut Spread
SCONES
Plain | Fruit
Served with homemade seasonal preserve, lemon curd & clotted cream
PASTRIES
Lemon Drizzle Madeleine
Berliner Doughnut
Caramel Marshmallow Tea Cake
Served with a Milkshake or Hot Chocolate