Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens At The Palace

Experience afternoon tea with a royal flair at The Rubens at the Palace hotel.

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star hotel 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 Queen's stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable fresh-made pastries, traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve.

A Ritual Fit for Royalty

The Rubens pastry kitchen produces the freshest pastries and cakes for guests to enjoy, headed up by the talented pastry chef Sarah Houghting. Paying respect to traditional afternoon tea, and incorporating some fresh twists along the way, the Afternoon Tea at The Rubens has a reputation for being one of the best in London.

The delicious Royal Afternoon Tea menu features mouth-watering pastries that are influenced by Royal events and dining trends throughout the centuries. Sandwiches, scones and pastries are prepared fresh each day.

Some Menu Highlights

• Lemon and Elderflower Cube
  An ode to baby Archie, son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - containing the same flavours as the Royal couple’s wedding cake
• Earl Grey and Chocolate Orange Crown Jewels
  The Queen's love for tea is paid homage to with a delicious Earl Grey cheesecake topped with chocolate mouse
• Gin and Tonic Macaron
  With gin & tonic being the Queen’s tipple of choice, this macaron has a delicious and uncanny flavour of gin & tonic, without containing alcohol
• Seasonal Rubens Éclair
  A tribute to Prince Charles’s passion for sustainable farming
• Peach Mousse
  The Queen's favourite fruit, and grown in the orchards at Windsor Castle

View the full Royal Afternoon Tea menu here