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Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of Rubens At The Palace - a 4-star hotel just over the road from Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews.
Photo: viator.comSituated in the heart of the historic hotel next to their sophisticated New York Bar, the Palace Lounge's palette of rich hues and plush furnishings give it a timeless elegance where you can sit and enjoy the panoramic views of the Royal Mews, where the King keeps the stables.
Traditional menu for the Afternoon tea
Photo: rubenshotel.comThe quintessentially English menu includes everything you'd expect of a traditional afternoon tea... dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, fancy cakes and pastries created by the hotel's own pastry kitchen, and a selection of freshly brewed loose teas.
Photo: viator.comTypical fillings for the finger sandwiches include smoked ham and cheddar cheese, burford brown egg mayonnaise, roast chicken and pesto mayonnaise, raspberry jam and peanut butter, and roasted hazelnut spread.
The pastries might include a chocolate caramel choux bun, a strawberry cream doughnut and a lemon drizzle cake.
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Children aged between 5-12 can try the 'Little Prince and Princess Tea' which has bite-size sandwiches, cakes and pastries, alongside a milkshake, hot chocolate or soda.
If you'd like to make your meal that extra bit special then you can upgrade your ticket to include a glass of champagne.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code inside the Palace lounge is smart casual. Sportswear, non-tailored shorts and flip-flops are not allowed.
How to get to The Rubens at the Palace
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless | Travelcard | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | One day | ||||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | Anytime | Off-peak | ||
| Bus (all zones) | n/a | £1.75 | £5.25 | £6 | |||
| Train (zone 1) | £7 | £2.90 | £2.80 | £8.90 | £8.90 | £16.60(zone 1-4) | £16.60(zone 1-6) |
| Train (zone 1-2) | £7 | £3.50 | £2.90 | £8.90 | £8.90 | ||
| Train (zone 1-3) | £7 | £3.80 | £3.10 | £10.50 | £10.50 | ||
| Train (zone 1-4) | £7 | £4.60 | £3.40 | £12.80 | £12.80 | ||
| Train (zone 1-5) | £7 | £5.20 | £3.60 | £15.30 | £15.30 | £23.60(zone 1-6) | |
| Train (zone 1-6) | £7 | £5.80* | £3.80* | £16.30 | £16.30 | ||
| * Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of | |||||||
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