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The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone’s throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen’s stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Afternoon Teas
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The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a luxurious, 5-star venue situated a stone’s throw away from the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Relax and enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the lavish Palace Lounge, a bright, open space with panoramic views of The Queen’s stables. Watch the comings and goings of the royal carriages as you dine on a selection of sumptuous sandwiches, delectable, fresh-made pastries and traditional scones with clotted cream and fruit preserve.
THE RUBENS ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA (a sample menu)
Sandwiches
Smoked Scottish Salmon & Horseradish Cream Cheese
Coronation Chicken & Toasted Almonds
Ham, Cheese & Tomato Chutney
Egg & Watercress
Cucumber & Cream Cheese
Scones
Traditional Plain
Honey & White Chocolate
Served with homemade seasonal fruit preserve & clotted cream
Pastries
THE CROWN – Cinnamon chocolate mousse, brownie biscuit, coconut marshmallow
FRUIT FROM THE QUEEN’S ORCHARD – Seasonal glazed fruit-shaped mousse with compote
ROYAL MACARON – Caramelised apples, coffee whipped ganache
SEASONAL RUBENS ÉCLAIR – A choice of a seasonal éclair by the pastry chef
BREAD & BUTTER – Sourdough bread pudding cream, rose and raspberry, lemon sponge tart
A choice of fine teas from P.M. DAVID SILVA & SONS
Choose from a selection of black, green, white and herbal teas.
Sample Menu
• THE RUBENS ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA – A selection of Sandwiches
A selection of Scones
A selection of Pastries
A selection of Teas
Glass of Champagne (If option selected)
