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The Library

Royal Afternoon Tea

There is no better place to enjoy traditional English Afternoon Tea than sitting back in our Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. The pastry kitchen at The Rubens is led by our talented pastry chef Sarah Houghting, who produces the freshest pastries and cakes for our guests to enjoy. Sarah also recently competed in Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4.


With a reputation as one of the best in London, we pay respect to this classic British tradition whilst incorporating fresh twists along the way. We also cater to a range of dietary restrictions and offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menus. When booking online, please note dietary requirements in the 'special requests' section. Our delicious Afternoon Tea can now be ordered directly to your home.


Please be advised we do require 24 hours notice to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free Afternoon Tea requests. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to dietaries that require both gluten-free and dairy-free options. Our range of Afternoon Teas can also be ordered or collected.

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Island museums

Squadron museum in Castle Cornet. Castle Cornet has guarded Saint Peter Port for 800 years. Saint Peter Port - capital of Guernsey - British Crown dependency

Castle Cornet

Home to the Story of Castle Cornet Museum, The Maritime Museum, The 201 Squadron (RAF) Museum, The Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum and The Royal Guernsey Militia Museum, it also boasts lovely gardens that have been created through the ages to provide the garrison with herbs, vegetables and flowers.

Distance: 1.1 miles
Journey time: 8 minutes

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Hauteville House in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK on July 5, 2013. Famous french poet Victor Hugo used to live here in the 19th Century.

Hauteville House

A few streets away you’ll find the beautifully preserved home of Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He spent 14 years in exile in Guernsey during the reign of Napoleon III and decorated the interior himself in flamboyant style.

Distance: 1.0 miles
Journey time: 6 minutes

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The Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery

Nearby Candie Gardens is the site of the Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery. ‘The Story of Guernsey’ exhibits show the development of the Island and its people, while a changing programme of temporary exhibitions is held in the Rona Cole and Brian White Galleries.

Distance: 0.7 miles
Journey time: 3 minutes

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National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum

Set in stables and other outbuildings of an old country house in Guernsey’s largest park, it depicts life as it used to be on the island around 100 years ago. Displays include domestic life, farming, fishing and seafaring, trades, the tomato industry and transport.

Distance: 3.0 miles
Journey time: 13 minutes

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Sculpture Park

The Sculpture Park & Subtropical Garden

Set within the grounds of Sausmarez Manor, The Sculpture Park & Subtropical Garden exhibits works by more sculptors than anywhere else in Britain. 

Distance: 2.3 miles
Journey time: 9 minutes

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Pre history & legends

La Varde Passage Grave

La Varde Passage Grave

A large Megalithic chambered tomb, with a capstone weighing over ten tons.

Distance: 3.6 miles
Journey time: 16 minutes

Le Trépied Burial Chamber

Le Trépied Burial Chamber

A chamber tomb offering spectacular views over Perelle Bay.

Distance: 5.8 miles
Journey time: 18 minutes

Le Dehus Burial Chamber

Le Dehus Burial Chamber

A fascinating underground Neolithic structure complete with ancient rock carving. 

Distance: 4.0 miles
Journey time: 19 minutes

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