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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.
Island museums
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.
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.
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.
Pre history & legends
La Varde Passage Grave
A large Megalithic chambered tomb, with a capstone weighing over ten tons.
Plan your adventure
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