Description

  • Food & Drink and Daytime
  • £500 for two people
  • Westminster
  • Background Music
  • No restriction
  • Thu, 29th Jan 2026 - Tue, 30th Nov 2027
  • 12:30 - 17:00


Golden Tips Afternoon Tea Experience at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel
An ultra-luxury afternoon tea experience for two, defined by rarity, ritual and ceremony

About the experience
For those seeking one of the most exclusive luxury afternoon tea experiences in London, the Golden Tips Afternoon Tea Experience at The Rubens at the Palace offers a truly exceptional moment of indulgence.
Designed as a pinnacle expression of the hotel’s Royal Afternoon Tea, this experience pairs a refined afternoon tea for two with rare Ceylon Golden Tips tea, sourced from Sri Lanka and presented with a white-glove ceremony. Set within the elegant Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, this is afternoon tea elevated to an art form.
From the precision of the tea service to the theatre of Champagne sabrage at your table, every element is crafted to create a sense of occasion, exclusivity and timeless luxury.

What’s included
Royal Afternoon Tea for two, featuring classic savouries, freshly baked scones and refined pastries
Rare Ceylon Golden Tips tea, presented in a velvet-lined mahogany box and served with ceremonial precision
White-glove tea service, including golden scales used to weigh the tea leaves tableside
A bottle of Lanson Champagne, expertly sabred at your table
Elegant service in the Palace Lounge with views over Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews
This experience is curated to be immersive, unhurried and unforgettable.

The Golden Tips tea
Golden Tips tea is among the rarest teas in the world, hand-picked from only the youngest unopened buds of the tea plant. Naturally sweet, delicate and complex, it is prized for its smooth finish and refined character — making it the perfect centrepiece for this ultra-luxury experience.
Served with ceremony and intention, the tea ritual is as memorable as the flavours themselves.

Price
Golden Tips Afternoon Tea Experience
£500 for two guests
(Includes Royal Afternoon Tea for two, rare Golden Tips tea and a bottle of Champagne.)

Perfect for
Luxury seekers and tea connoisseurs
Landmark celebrations and once-in-a-lifetime occasions
Special anniversaries or milestone moments
Premium gifting and corporate hospitality
Guests seeking one of the most exclusive afternoon teas in London

Booking information
This experience is available only by booking in advance. Early reservation is strongly recommended.

Looking for something else?
You may also enjoy:
Royal Afternoon Tea — the classic year-round experience - click here
Champagne Afternoon Tea — celebratory alternatives
Vegan or Halal Afternoon Tea — inclusive luxury options 
Seasonal Afternoon Teas — Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Winter Wonderland click here


A rare tea. A royal setting. A ceremony unlike any other — this is afternoon tea at its most extraordinary.


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Address

39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS

Area

Westminster

Nearest Station

Victoria (Tube)

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Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel

Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel London’s most royal-adjacent afternoon tea experience Step into one of London’s most elegant afternoon tea settings at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel — where British tradition, refined hospitality, and an unforgettable backdrop combine to create…

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1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight WFL Media Ltd and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
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4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
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12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.

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  • Written by Laura

    Rating: 5

    I had the most amazing afternoon tea on my birthday at the Reubens, we were attentively served by Carlotta, Ellie (she was Irish) and Trina. The venue, and the food were amazing. The thoughtful additional touch of a cake for my birthday was amazing and I am very grateful. We had cocktails and the Queens swan is a must if you like a sweet drink- it was also beautifully presented.
  • Written by Tanqueray Gin Dinner Experience £85 per person customer

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 6 years ago
    This experience was exceptional! Very well organised and run by the company and staff. Very generous and delicious drinks and 5 course meal. It was a special and memorable evening.

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