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About The Rubens at the Palace

Christmas at The Rubens at the Palace includes options for everyone. Whether you’re celebrating an intimate dinner for two or a celebration with the whole family, this central London hotel offers a five-star line-up of festive food, drink and fun! Christmas in London is a beautiful thing, and where better to celebrate it than at a luxurious hotel located right next to Buckingham Palace?

For smaller occasions over the festive period, The Rubens at the Palace offers intimate private dining options perfect for celebrating with friends, family or colleagues. All its restaurants and bars are available for private hire, including the traditional English Grill, its exquisite Curry Room, a cosy lounge and New York bar.  

There are also set and bespoke menus on offer depending on which space you pick. For example, the Festive Curry package is available in its unique Curry Room, with guests able to enjoy a three-course Indian-inspired lunch or dinner. The Festive Curry package also includes a welcome glass of Champagne, half a bottle of wine per person, crackers and party hats, place cards and more.  

There are also options suited to those who prefer a more traditional British Christmas. Its Festive Christmas package includes all of the above, plus a classic three-course festive meal. Starters feature smoked chicken and ham hock terrine with mustard, kohlrabi and apple salad, while mains include a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. For pudding, expect its homemade Rubens Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. 

There is also a Festive Reception package available if you’d like to host a more relaxed standing event. This can be hosted in the stunning Leopard Bar overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, or one of its private dining rooms, and includes an array of finger, fork and bowl food, a DJ and entertainment. All food is served street-food style and includes the likes of a fish and chips roll with curry sauce, a Christmas bap filled with turkey, stuffing, slaw and bacon, as well as curry wurst sliders with onion bhajis and coriander mayonnaise.  

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Venue Packages
All in packages
Drink packages
Set menus food only
Venue Facilities
Accommodation on Site
Children Welcome
Dogs Accommodated
Exclusive Hire
Video Conferencing
Wedding Licence

The Rubens at the Palace details

Venue Style
Grand, Historic, Traditional
Venue Type
Bar or Pub, Hotel, Restaurant, Restaurant with private dining, Sustainable
Budget
Moderate
Venue Atmosphere
Exclusive, Formal, Glamorous, Intimate, Relaxed
Themes
Traditional Christmas
Venue Extras
Live music or DJ included

This venue also offers

The Rubens at the Palace Rooms

Van Dyke Suite

Dining capacity: 70
Standing capacity: 150
Room size: 108m²
The Van Dyke Suite is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style and this room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. The Van Dyke Suite can accommodate up to 130 guests in a reception-style layout. The Suite is a combination of the Van Dyke Room, the Buckingham Room and the Van Gogh Room so it can be adjusted into smaller meeting rooms if required. The Van Dyke Suite is licensed for weddings.

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Van Dyke Room

Dining capacity: 27
Standing capacity: 60
Room size: 53m²
The Van Dyke Room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style. This room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum numbers for a meeting is 60 based on reception style seating.

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Van Gogh Room

Dining capacity: 18
Standing capacity: 50
Room size: 52m²
The Van Gogh Room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style and the room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. The Van Gogh Room can accommodate a maximum of 60 guests in a reception-style layout.

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Rembrandt Suite

Rembrandt Suite

Dining capacity: 36
Standing capacity: 80
Room size: 67m²
The Rembrandt Suite offers abundant natural daylight and a fireplace. It is fully air-conditioned and has adjustable lighting together with a remote-controlled drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue telephone lines. The suite is situated on the ground floor of the hotel and is ideal for meetings, seminars and dinners for up to 80 guests. The suite is also licensed for weddings.

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The Leopard Room

The Leopard Room

Dining capacity: 20
Standing capacity: 40
Room size: 45m²
Set in the heart of London Victoria, just opposite Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews, The Leopard Room caters exclusively for private hire events. Our sophisticated venue boasts its own private entrance and facilities, bringing a new level of sophistication and elegance to your next event. The Leopard Room offers an indulgent experience, serving mouthwatering canapés, finger foods, and a diverse selection of creative cocktails and beverages. It's also possible to elevate your occasion with optional live music, performed on our permanent stage. Whether it's a birthday party, corporate function, private meeting, anniversary celebration, or engagement party, The Leopard Room provides the ideal setting for a memorable event. With a maximum standing capacity of 40 people or 20 people seated, The Leopard Room offers an intimate yet vibrant space for your private event, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

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Rubens Suite

Dining capacity: 20
Standing capacity: 50
Room size: 58m²
The Rubens Suite is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. It has an extra exit door through to the The English Grill. Décor is of a traditional style. Maximum of 60 guests based on reception style layout.

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Rubens Room

Dining capacity: 10
Standing capacity: 20
Room size: 28m²
The Rubens Room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting as well as natural lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style. This room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum of 20 guests in a reception or theatre style layout.

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Da Vinci room

Dining capacity: 10
Standing capacity: 20
Room size: 25m²
The Da Vinci room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting as well as natural lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style and this room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. The maximum numbers for a meeting are 20 delegates in a reception or theatre style layout.

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43 Below

43 Below

Dining capacity: 20
Standing capacity: 60
Room size: 39m²
Floor/Level : Basement : Room Length : 8.6m Room Width : 4.7m Ceiling Height : 2.3m Floor Covering : Porcelain tiles Floor Area : 39m

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English Grill

English Grill

Dining capacity: 87
Truly refined and stylish, The English Grill is set in opulently designed surroundings, serving the finest English produce from suppliers that serve the Royal households. Murano chandeliers and a live-action kitchen make for a truly unique experience. All meats are grilled to perfection in our charcoal-fired Josper Grill. The glass wall overlooking the pass allows guests to watch some of the action taking place in the kitchen and several of our menu items are served with a theatrical table-side flourish by our skilled waiting team. The dining experience is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including a fine selection from Bouchard Finlayson, our vineyard in South Africa, alongside a beautiful Champagne trolley. The English Grill is proud to hold two AA Rosettes.

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The Curry Room

The Curry Room

Dining capacity: 28
The exquisite Curry Room at The Rubens serves an inspired three-course menu created by Chef Arun Kumar, alongside an exceptional Thali. Working closely with our Executive Head Chef at our sister property, The Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, the team delivers an Indian restaurant experience that celebrates authentic flavours made with the finest ingredients and exclusively imported spices from India. The intimate and supremely comfortable setting of the restaurant incorporates Rajasthani hand embroidery and rich red colours that reflect the vibrant diversity of the dishes. An extensive collection of old and new world wine has been carefully curated to complement the dining experience, with a fine selection from Bouchard Finlayson, our sister vineyard in South Africa.?The menu also features popular Indian beers, including Kingfisher and Cobra. The Curry Room is proud to hold an AA Rosette.

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Events

£Christmas Day Dining at The Rubens Hotel
Shared Party
Christmas Day Dining at The Rubens Hotel

25 Dec 2024

The star of the show! Join your loved ones and celebrate Christmas Day with a delectable seven-course meal sure to delight the taste buds.

Price: £287 per person; children under 12 half price.
Time: 1pm - 7pm (last seating)

Please note that pre-payment is required. The dress code for this event is smart casual. Wine can be added to your dining experience at an additional cost.

Email diningrb@rchmail.com for the wine list.

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Late Availability for The Rubens At The Palace

Whether you plump for the chic ambiance of The Leopard Room, the elegant sophistication of The English Grill, or the beautiful Curry Room, don't forget to enhance your chosen package with unmissable add-ons like live entertainment or bespoke portraiture. Festive Afternoon Tea parties are also available. Tailored seating plans and personalised menus add personal touches to make your corporate festive event memorable.

Available Dates: (select a date to enquire)

Wed 04 Dec 24
Sat 07 Dec 24
Sun 08 Dec 24
Fri 13 Dec 24
Sun 15 Dec 24
Mon 16 Dec 24
Thu 19 Dec 24
Sat 21 Dec 24
Sun 22 Dec 24
Mon 23 Dec 24

Testimonials For The Rubens at the Palace

Your staff were super attentive and helpful and the event was a great success.JULY, 2024

Just a short note to say a HUGE thank you on behalf of all of us at HR in Hospitality for your wonderful hosting of our event last night.  The canapes were delicious and we particularly loved the HRH-branded macarons at the end - what a lovely touch.  Your staff were super attentive and helpful and the event was a great success.

Ellie, Event Manager

"You wouldn’t believe how excited we all were for the macarons"SEPTEMBER, 2023

Thank you so much for providing such a lovely meeting space for our group last week. Everything was even better than expected, and you wouldn’t believe how excited we all were for the macarons with our logo on them. Sincerely, thank you so much. If we’re lucky enough to come to London for work again, we’ll be in touch.

Senior Campaign Manager

Hosted Dinner at The Rubens HotelSEPTEMBER, 2023

The group really enjoyed last night's farewell dinner. Many thanks to all 

Event Manager

Location for The Rubens at the Palace

39 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 0PS

020 7834 6600

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Groups can book its Christmas packages between 14 November – 23 December.

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