Unique & extraordinary

Explore our collection of experiences, handpicked for our guests.

June - September

A Royal Hamper in the Park

Indulge in a regal picnic experience with Hotel 41's Royal Hamper in St. James' Park. Discover a lavish assortment of delectable treats carefully curated for a luxurious outdoor affair. From gourmet sandwiches to artisanal pastries, every bite is fit for a king or queen.

Price: £250 for two guests

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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.

Immersive experiences

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

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

Resident artist

We are delighted to introduce Shelley Levy, also known as ShelleyTheArtist, who is available to create a special portrait for our guests at Hotel 41. This unique opportunity offers our guests bespoke personal or family portraits, crafting a truly unique memento. By appointment only.

Price: Two people £350, three people £450, four people £550

Capture your London adventure

In a location of your choice, capture timeless moments with our bespoke London family portrait experience with photographer Susannah Fields. Please allow approximately 2 hours for the shoot. 

Price: From £625 for a personalised USB of 30 high-resolution images for you to use