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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 AU$157 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

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Afternoon Tea excluding Champagne
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m1h 45m
  • Food and drinks
Price details
AU$156.86 x 1 AdultAU$156.86
Total
Price is AU$156.86
Afternoon Tea with Champagne
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m1h 45m
  • Food and drinks

This option includes a glass of Champagne for adults.

Price details
AU$196.08 x 1 AdultAU$196.08
Total
Price is AU$196.08

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

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