The finest London tours
From Big Bus tours to the London Eye, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace State Rooms, discover our curated collection of London’s very best experiences in partnership with our sister brand Evan Evans.
Unique & extraordinary
Explore our collection of experiences, handpicked for our guests.
Exclusively curated with our local partners
Discover and immerse yourself in these unique, authentic and intimate experiences that pay homage to our treasured location in the heart of London.
An unforgettable overnight stay
A night under the stars
The stars have always held their own inspiring place in the hearts and minds of travellers, romantics, poets and artists. With its glass roof, a night in our penthouse Conservatory Suite is like sleeping beneath the stars, made all the more special by our added touches to complete this unforgettable experience.
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Gourmet dining experience with Ben Kelliher
Experience the kitchen up close with The Rubens' Executive Chef Ben Kelliher, watching the chefs prep as you enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. Afterward, indulge in a four-course gourmet experience in The English Grill. The head sommelier, Vincent Bouin, will be on hand to offer expert knowledge and guidance for your choice of beverages (drinks not included in price).
The experience must be booked 48-hours in advance and a full pre-payment is required.
Available: Tuesday - Saturday, 5.30pm and 6.15pm
Price: £599 for two people
Please advise in advance if you have dietary requirements.
Ben Kelliher's beef wellington
Join Executive Chef Ben Kelliher for a one-hour cooking class where you'll learn and experience how to make the perfect beef wellington.
During the experience, you'll enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. The experience includes a three-course dinner consisting of our famous London Burrata as a starter, the beef wellington as the main course, and our founder and president, Mrs Bea Tollman’s famous Baked Vanilla Cheesecake as dessert.
The experience must be booked 48-hours in advance and a full pre-payment is required.
Available: Tuesday - Saturday, 5.30pm and 6.15pm
Price: £380 for two people
Art of the Sabrage
Embark on an exciting one-hour Champagne experience where you will witness the art of Sabrage - the ceremonial technique of opening a bottle with a sabre.
As you enjoy your bottle of Champagne, enjoy four plates of your choice from our sharing stand menu, including Lobster Rolls and Barbecue Jackfruit Bao Buns.
Available daily
Price: £161 for two people
Bookings must allow 1 day's notice
Authentic, memorable & personal
Royal cocktails and sharing platter
Relax in the striking New York Bar at The Rubens at The Palace for an indulgent and personalised cocktail experience.
Choose two cocktails from our cocktail menu, which will be expertly prepared by our talented bar team, alongside four plates from our sharing stand menu – including Peking Duck Steamed Buns, Ham and Cheese Croquettes, or Barbecue Jackfruit Bao Buns.
Available: Daily from 12 noon
Price: £121 for two people
Beer flight and snacks
Enjoy a beer flight experience for two, including a sharing stand and a choice of two beers per person. Guests enjoy a choice of two beers and a Rubens Sharing Stand including four small plates. Selections can include Lobster Roll, Peking Duck Steamed Buns, Barbecue Jackfruit Bao Bun and Ham & Cheese Croquettes.
Beer options: Peroni Lager, Meantime London Lager, Yakima Red Ale, Coast to Coast Pale (Ale (draught), Daura Damn (gluten-free lager, Spain), Meantime London Pale Ale, Meantime London Chocolate Porter and Guinness.
Available: Daily from 12 noon
Venue: The New York Bar
Price: £79 for two people
A Make Travel Matter experience
Create a plant-based menu at Borough Market
Meet Executive Chef Ben Kelliher at The Rubens at The Palace for an experience unlike any other in London.
With a trip to the historic Borough Market, learn about the sustainable and responsible consumption of food before creating your very own plant-based, seven-course menu with produce sourced at the market, all prepared by Chef Ben.
Price: £500