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The Rubens at the Palace

Up to 110
Top End

About The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace is a sophisticated hotel right in the heart of Victoria, with a huge range of spaces available to hire for private events including birthdays, anniversaries, product launches, team away days, engagement parties and intimate celebrations. One of London's smartest hotels, The Rubens quintessentially English styling and luxury decor makes it ideal for events where you want to make a big impression.

The most striking space available to hire is The Leopard Room - the hotel's elegant, private bar. The interiors are particularly unique and opulent, mixing cosy brown leather sofas with pine-panelled walls, antique glassware display cabinets and leopard-print upholstery and carpets. Boasting a well-stocked bar, creative food menus and its own private entrance, The Leopard Bar is a beautiful, high-end venue best suited to sophisticated, intimate occasions. The space can be booked for a maximum of 30 seated guests, or 36 standing, for both sit-down dinners and drinks receptions.

Elsewhere within the hotel there are lots of other suites of varying sizes, many of which can be combined into larger event spaces for big events and receptions. The largest of those is the Van Dyck Suite, which hosts 150 guests for a standing reception, or up to 70 in a banquet layout. If you’re looking for an impressive banqueting suite for a special celebratory meal for up to 40, the Rembrandt Suite is perfect, decked out in pastel shades, period wood-panelling, original fireplace and floor-to-ceiling drapes.

The Rubens also boasts a number of smaller blank canvas rooms, which can easily be adapted to host meetings and corporate occasions that require more AV tech. The Van Gogh Room, for example, is fully equipped with air con, projector and more, and can host all seating setups imaginable.

Whatever event you’re hosting, there’s a space for it at The Rubens. Get in touch with the friendly events team at The Rubens to talk through all your options for large and small private events and dinners.

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Venue Facilities
Accommodation on site
Dance floor
Disability access
Exclusive Hire
Family friendly
High speed wifi
Late license
Live music or DJ included
Pet friendly
Video conferencing

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 110
Venue Hire Cost
Top End
Event Type
Anniversary party, Baby shower, Birthday party, Bridal shower, Corporate event, Corporate party, Drinks reception, Engagement party, Meeting rooms
Venue Type
Bar, Hotel, Restaurant, Sustainable
Venue Style
Cool, Historic, Light and bright, Quirky and unique, Traditional

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The Leopard Room Party Venue at The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace Rooms

The Leopard Room

The Leopard Room

40
Standing
20
Banquet
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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Van Dyke Suite

24
Standing
27
Banquet
60
Theatre
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. The maximum numbers for a meeting is 60 based on reception-style seating. KEY STATISTICS Floor/Level - Ground Room Length - 9.5m Room Width - 11.4m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 53.2 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Banquet - 27 Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 21 Classroom - 24 Reception - 60 Theatre - 42 U-Shape - 21

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The Rubens Suite

20
Banquet
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 English Grill. Décor is of a traditional style. Maximum of 60 guests based on reception style layout. KEY STATISTICS Floor/Level - Ground Room Length - 6.8m Room Width - 8.6m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 58.4 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Banquet - 20 Boardroom - 14 Cabaret - 14 Classroom - 15 Reception -50 Theatre - 27 U-Shape - -

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The Rembrandt Suite

The Rembrandt Suite

36
Meeting
24
Standing
27
Banquet
80
Theatre
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. 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. KEY STATISTICS Floor/Level - Ground Room Length - 7.9m Room Width - 8.5m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 67.1 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Banquet - 36 Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 27 Classroom - 24 Reception - 80 Theatre - 50 U-Shape - 18

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The English Grill

The English Grill

110
Banquet

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. The menu offers signature classics, including steaks, plant-based dishes, desserts, and dishes from our Founder and President, Mrs Beatrice Tollman. All meats are grilled to perfection in our charcoal-fired Josper Grill.

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Van Dyke Room

18
Standing
18
Banquet
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. 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. KEY STATISTICS Floor/Level - Ground Room Length - 9.1m Room Width - 5.8m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 52.8sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Banquet - 18 Boardroom - 20 Cabaret - 14 Classroom - 18 Reception - 50 Theatre - 40 U-Shape - 21

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The Rubens Room

10
Meeting
6
Standing
13
Banquet
20
Theatre
Room size: 2m²

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. KEY STATISTICS Floor/Level - Ground Room Length - 6.8m Room Width - 4.2m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 28.5 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Banquet - 10 Boardroom - 13 Cabaret - 7 Classroom - 6 Reception - 20 Theatre - 15 U-Shape - 9

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Da Vinci Room

14
Meeting
20
Standing
10
Banquet
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 number for a meeting is 20 delegates in a reception or theatre-style layout. KEY STATISTICS Floor/Level - Ground Room Length - 5.8m Room Width - 4.4m Ceiling Height - 2.73m Floor Covering - Carpet Floor Area - 25.5 sq m ROOM CAPACITIES Banquet - 10 Boardroom - 14 Cabaret - 7 Classroom - 6 Reception - 20 Theatre - 15 U-Shape - 15

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Location

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

020 7834 6600

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Testimonials for The Rubens at the Palace

Show-stopping macaroonsJANUARY, 2026

I wanted to say thank you, and to your team for your amazing service today!We were very well taken care of, and our lovely logo on the macaroons was an absolute show-stopper! Please convey our massive gratefulness to your fantastic colleague who did everything to make us welcome and comfortable. He was absolutely brilliant! Once again, we thank you for your hospitality and care!

Ana, Impact Manager

Leopard Room Birthday Drinks! SEPTEMBER, 2025

Thank you so much. It was a great event!

Rebecca

With thanks!SEPTEMBER, 2025

The meeting went very well and the attendees were particularly taken with the branded macarons so thank you for that – it was a nice touch.

A Williams

Private Dinner in Rembrandt SuiteSEPTEMBER, 2025

Last night was great, thank you for all your efforts and please extend our thanks to the rest of the team.

EA Manager

Everyone was professional, friendly and welcomingMAY, 2025

I wanted to send a very big thank you to you, Maggie, Slobodan, Erica and ALL THE TEAM for last week’s VIP dinner at The English Grill. Please pass on our thanks to everyone. It was a pleasure to deal with you both in the run up to the event (I found your ease to deal with and flexibility so wonderful). The client and I were very impressed with everything on the night. The food was so delicious, the service was excellent, and everyone was professional, friendly and welcoming. I will be recommending The English Grill to another client who I have in mind, and I know these clients will be keen to return.

Events Manager

Meet the team
The Rubens at the Palace

Vince Castranovo

General Manager

Promoted to general manager of The Rubens at the Palace in 2023, Vince Castronovo brings a wealth of hospitality experience. Deeply rooted in the luxury hotel industry, his career is defined by a keen eye for detail and a dedication to ensuring the best guest experience possible. This commitment touches every aspect of the hotel's operations, including event management, ensuring each and every visitor gets the chance to experience The Rubens' seamless hospitality and signature brand of luxury. 



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What's the largest capacity space?

The Van Dyck Suite can accommodate up to 150 guests for a reception, or 70 for a private dinner.

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