--- site: London Drum url: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=48973 canonical: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=48973 title: "Afternoon Tea at The Rubens At The Palace · The Rubens at the Palace, London" description: "A traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel" author: London Drum clipped: 2026-11-15 --- # Traditional Afternoon Tea at Rubens at the Palace Hotel ![Afternoon Tea at The Rubens At The Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/afternoon-tea-at-the-rubens-at-the-palace.webp)
## Useful things to know before your visit Address: The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 0PS ### What are the dates? Every day ### How long does the event last? 2 hours ### How much do the tickets cost? Prices start from £82.50 ### Which buses go to The Rubens at the Palace? Bus routes 11, 211, C1 and C10 all stop close by ### Which is the closest train station? The nearest station is [Victoria](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=victoria), which connects with the Circle, District and Victoria lines. It also serves National Rail trains. You can walk the ¼ mile to The Rubens at the Palace in about 5 minutes ### Which other attractions are nearby? These attractions are all within 15 minutes walk of The Rubens at the Palace: Royal Mews, King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral, Wellington Barracks, Guards' Museum, Green Park, Wellington Arch, St. James's Palace and Apsley House 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](https://londondrum.com/attractions/royal-mews.php). ![The Palace Lounge at Rubens At The Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/afternoon-tea-rubens-at-the-palace.webp) _The Palace Lounge at Rubens At The Palace_ Situated 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 ![The Palace Lounge at Rubens At The Palace](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/palace-lounge-rubens-at-the-palace.webp) _The Palace Lounge at Rubens At The Palace_ The 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. ![Afternoon tea](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/afternoon-tea-at-the-rubens-at-the-palace2.webp) Typical 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. ![](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/afternoon-tea-at-the-rubens-at-the-palace3.webp) 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.