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Two women at tea in London
Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace
Aerial view of desserts and tea and champagne
Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace

By Evan Evans
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €97 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Decadent afternoon tea time at The Rubens at the Palace
  • Delicious array of traditional & exotic teas to choose from
  • Mouth-watering finger sandwiches & delicate pastries
  • Homemade scones with clotted cream & fruit preserves
  • Located opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace

Activity location

  • The Rubens at the Palace
    • 39 Buckingham Palace Road
    • SW1W 0PS, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
    • 39 Buckingham Palace Road
    • SW1W 0PP, London, England, United Kingdom

Check availability

Afternoon Tea excluding Champagne
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Food and drinks
Price details
€96.63 x 1 Adult€96.63
Total
Price is €96.63
Until Mon, 28 Apr
Afternoon Tea with Champagne
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Food and drinks

This option includes a glass of Champagne for adults.

Price details
€119.47 x 1 Adult€119.47
Total
Price is €119.47
Until Mon, 28 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAfternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the booked start time
  • Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea menu is for children under 12 yrs
  • Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any special requests at least 48 hours prior
  • Menu shown is a sample menu and subject to variations
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

There's no better place to have afternoon tea than at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, which overlooks the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. Enjoy this timeless English tradition and feel like royalty while nibbling on decadent treats and sipping flavourful tea.

Take a seat at your table at The Rubens, where a friendly staff is ready to cater to your every need. The head pastry chef produces some of the freshest scones in the city, all served with sweet jam and clotted cream. This tea house has a long reputation of paying respect to the tradition of afternoon tea.

Your experience treats you to delectable finger sandwiches as well as sweet treats like elcairs and macarons. You can also bring the kids — The Rubens offers a special Afternoon Tea children's menu with something a little prince or princess is sure to enjoy.

ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (sample adult menu)

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 Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

SWEET

The Crown Hukambi Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sablé

Blackberry Éclair Blackberry Chiboust, Blackberry Fruit Glaze

Rhubarb and Vanilla Vanilla Sponge, Rhubarb Jam, Opalys Crémeux

Citrus Meringue Tart Almond Cream, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Rubens at the Palace
    • 39 Buckingham Palace Road
    • SW1W 0PS, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Rubens at the Palace Hotel
    • 39 Buckingham Palace Road
    • SW1W 0PP, London, England, United Kingdom

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Eric O

Reviewed on Expedia
1 Jul 2024
United States
The food was excellent and service top notch. I highly recommend this excursion.
Activity date: 30 Jun 2024
4.0 out of 10

James C

Reviewed on Expedia
21 Jun 2024
United States
This review may seem overly critical, but it is completely fair given my expectations and what I believe others would want. The tea was excellent: great quality and selection. The food was good, but nothing special. When you pay over $100 per person for a “Royal” tea, you expect the EXPERIENCE to live up to the billing—it did not. The room is just off the main hotel foyer. It was busy, loud, and chaotic. The description of overlooking the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is grossly misleading; you look out a first floor window to the street. The atmosphere didn’t seem special at all. The staff was nice but not particularly attentive—I had to call over staff for EVERYTHING that we needed: missing condiments for the scones, additional tea, additional sandwiches (which they only brought 1 of each for my party of 2). The most attention we received was a regular countdown for them closing (15 minutes earlier than the reservation stated), beginning at 10 minutes, then 7, then 4, then 2…
Activity date: 20 Jun 2024
10.0 out of 10

Ellen W

Reviewed on Expedia
9 May 2024
United States
We absolutely loved this and would highly recommend this to everyone. The tea was great and there was a lot of variety to choose from. The sandwiches and the scones were out of this world so different and so delicious. We had great seats across from the Palace and got to see everyone going to the King & Queens Garden party. This is a top- notch event.
Activity date: 8 May 2024
10.0 out of 10

YUZUKI K

Reviewed on Expedia
26 Feb 2024
Japan
英語が上手く話せなかったがすごく丁寧に対応して頂きました。 ケーキや料理も美味しく、紅茶もすごく美味しかったです。 また来たいです。
Activity date: 25 Feb 2024
10.0 out of 10

Jocelyn R

Reviewed on Expedia
24 Oct 2023
United States
Exceptional customer service!! The servers were great!! So pleasant and nice, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! We are beyond pleased with the service and will definitely come back again!!
Activity date: 23 Oct 2023
10.0 out of 10

C. R

Reviewed on Expedia
11 Oct 2023
United States
The entire experience was lovely, the staff was so professional and polite. Made me feel royal! I loved the entire experience!
Activity date: 10 Oct 2023
10.0 out of 10

Maria A

Reviewed on Expedia
14 Sept 2023
United States
Excellent location across from the Royal Mews. We lucked out and had a window seat. Tea, sandwiches and pastries were very tasty. Ambiance and service was on point.
Activity date: 13 Sept 2023
10.0 out of 10

Linda K

Reviewed on Expedia
18 Jul 2023
United States
Absolutely lovely. A delightful tea room. Impeccable service. Creative selections - including King Charles’ crown à la mascarpone. I would go again.
Activity date: 17 Jul 2023
10.0 out of 10

Christine D

Reviewed on Expedia
2 Jul 2023
United States
everything was perfect and the service was awesome
Activity date: 1 Jul 2023
10.0 out of 10

Karine G

Reviewed on Expedia
5 Jul 2023
Canada
Super belle expérience ! Le thé et la nourriture étaient excellente. Nous avons pris les restes pour emporter car ce sont des portions généreuses par personne.
Activity date: 4 Jul 2023
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