Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge at The Rubens Hotel

A Ritual Fit for Royalty

We hope you enjoy our new Royal Afternoon Tea as much as we enjoyed creating it. We took our inspiration from the Royal Family’s endearment of sustainability by focusing on seasonal and local produce. Indulge in a traditional Afternoon Tea influenced by quintessential English flavours. We hope you enjoy the experience which will take you on a British journey befitting for any special occasion.

• Royal Afternoon Tea70,00 £GB

• Champagne Afternoon Tea90,00 £GB

• Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Tea115,00 £GB

• Vegan & Le Green Champagne Afternoon Tea90,00 £GB

• Halal Sparkling Wild Idol Afternoon Tea87,00 £GB

• Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea35,00 £GB

  Children under the age of 12

Royal Afternoon Tea

Savoury

• Scottish Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream Cheese

  on Cape Seed Loaf

• Roast Beef Sirloin, Wild Rocket & Horseradish Cream

  on Beetroot Bread

• Chicken, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds

  on White Bread

• Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato

  on Onion Bread

• Cucumber & Mint Crème Fraîche

  on Norfolk Crunch

Scones

• Plain

• Cheese

• Fruit

• Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

Sweet

• The Crown

  Hukambi Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sablé

• Blackberry Éclair

  Blackberry Chiboust, Blackberry Fruit Glaze

• Rhubarb and Vanilla

  Vanilla Sponge, Rhubarb Jelly, Opalys Crémeux

• Orchard Fruit

  Apple compote, vanilla custard, cinnamon crumble

• Citrus Meringue Tart

  Almond Cream, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

Vegetarian Royal Afternoon Tea

Savoury

• Cucumber & Mint Crème Fraîche

  on Norfolk Crunch

• Plant Based Chicken Sandwich, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds

  on White Bread

• Baba Ghanoush, Grilled Vegetables, Vegan Cheese

  on Spinach Bread

• Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato

  on Onion Bread

• Spiced Egg Mayonnaise & Mustard Cress

  on Onion Bread

Scones

• Plain

• Fruit

• Cheese

• Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

Sweet

• The Crown

  Tulakalum Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sabl

• Blackberry and Thyme

  Blackberry Mousse, Blackberry Jelly, Thyme Biscuit

• Rhubarb and Vanilla

  Vanilla Sponge, Custard Cream, Rhubarb Gel

• Citrus Meringue Tart

  Almond Frangipane, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

Vegan Royal Afternoon Tea

Savoury

• Cucumber & Mint Cream Cheese

  on Norfolk Crunch

• Plant Based Chicken Sandwich, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds

  on White Bread

• Baba Ghanoush, Grilled Vegetables, Vegan Cheese

  on Spinach Bread

• Vegan Applewood Smoked Cheddar & Plum Tomato

  on Onion Bread

• Spiced Tofu Egg Mayonnaise & Mustard Cress

  on Charcoal Bread

Scones

• Plain

• Cheese

• Fruit

• Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

Sweet

• The Crown

  Tulakalum Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sablé

• Blackberry and Thyme

  Blackberry Mousse, Blackberry Jelly, Thyme Biscuit

• Rhubarb and Vanilla

  Vanilla Sponge, Custard Cream, Rhubarb Gel

• Citrus Meringue Tart

  Almond Frangipane, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

Halal Royal Afternoon Tea

Savoury

• Scottish Smoked Salmon, Caviar & Chive Cream Cheese

  on Cape Seed Loaf

• Cucumber & Mint Crème Fraîche

  on Norfolk Crunch

• Chicken, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds

  on White Bread

• Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato

  on Onion Bread

• Spiced Egg Mayonnaise & Mustard Cress

  on Harissa Bread

Scones

• Plain

• Fruit

• Cheese

• Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

Sweet

• The Crown

  Hukambi Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sablé

• Blackberry Éclair

  Blackberry Chiboust, Blackberry Fruit Glaze

• Rhubarb and Vanilla

  Vanilla Sponge, Rhubarb Jelly, Opalys Crémeux

• Citrus Meringue Tart

  Almond Cream, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

Gluten - Free Royal Afternoon Tea

Savoury

Served on a selection of gluten-free breads

• Scottish Smoked Salmon, Caviar & Chive Cream Cheese

• Roast Beef Sirloin, Horseradish Cream

• Chicken, Grain Mustard Mayonnaise, Toasted Almonds

• Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Tomato

• Cucumber & Mint Crème Fraîche

• Served on a Selection of Gluten-Free Breads

Scones

• Plain

• Fruit

• Cheese

• Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve, Lemon Curd & Clotted Cream

Sweet

• The Crown

  Hukambi Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Sablé

• Blackberry Choux

  Blackberry Chiboust, Blackberry Fruit Glaze

• Rhubarb and Vanilla

  Vanilla Sponge, Rhubarb Jelly, Opalys Crémeux

• Citrus Meringue Tart

  Almond Cream, Candied Lemon, Lime Zest

Prince & Princess Royal Afternoon Tea

Sandwiches

On white & brown bread

• Smoked Ham & Cheddar Cheese

• Burford Brown Egg Mayonnaise

• Free Range Roast Chicken & Pesto Mayonnaise

• Raspberry Jam & Smooth Peanut Butter

• Roasted Hazelnut Spread

Scones

• Plain

• Fruit

• Served with Homemade Seasonal Preserve & Clotted Cream

Pastries

Served with a milkshake of choice or hot chocolate

• Banana & Almond Praline Paris-Brest

• Whipped Ivoire Chocolate Blackberry Jam Doughnut

• Chocolate Cupcake with Marshmallow Cream

• Served with a Milkshake of choice or Hot Chocolate

The Royal Collection

Add a Little Sparkle

• THE KING’S SWAN 20,00 £GB

  No.3 Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Violette, Citrus, Cucumber, White & Red Grapes, Foam Served with a Lanson Champagne Shot

• ESPRESSO MARTINI19,00 £GB

  Absolut Vodka, Rubens Coffee Liqueur, Espresso

• THE CHANGING GUARD 19,00 £GB

  Aba Pisco, Yellow Chartreuse, Citrus, Vanilla, Pineapple & Basil, Lanson Champagne

• THE SEVENTH DUCHESS OF BEDFORD 19,00 £GB

  Tanqueray 10 Gin, Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Ruben’s Sweet Vermouth Blend, Ruben’s Bitter Blend, Pink Green Tea, Banana, Matcha

• MARGARITA’S PROMISE 19,00 £GB

  Herradura Blanco, Citrus, Fresh Orange, Aromatic Peychaud Bitters, Agave Nectar, Soda, Hawaiian Black Lava Salt

Champagne, Prosecco & Non-Alcoholic Sparkling

• Lanson Rosé 12.5%

  • 125ml25,00 £GB
  • 750ml150,00 £GB

• Lanson Le Black Reserve 12.5%

  • 50ml6,00 £GB
  • 125ml20,00 £GB
  • 750ml118,00 £GB

• Lanson Le Green 12.5%

  • 125ml24,00 £GB
  • 750ml140,00 £GB

• Botter Prosecco Superiore 11.5%

  • 50ml6,00 £GB
  • 125ml12,00 £GB
  • 750ml48,00 £GB

• So Jenny 0%

  • 125ml17,00 £GB
  • 750ml95,00 £GB

PMD's Tea Selection

PM David Silva & Sons was established in 1945 during the Plantation Raj in Ceylon's world-famous Dimbula Valley. The company was founded on Brunswick Estate in the fertile Maskeliya Valley as a small independent Tea Shop for tea plantation workers to gather, relax and enjoy a quality cup of tea. The business and the family soon expanded to become a specialist Tea Transporter and Plantation Supplier. Today, three generations on, it remains a family company, serving the world's most soughtafter teas that are hand plucked and ethically sourced

Black Tea

• A GARDEN FAIRYTALE

  A whimsical blend of black tea. The sweet allure of apple and quince intertwines with the tangy brightness of hibiscus and orange, creating an harmonious symphony. Perfectly paired with the Barber’s Cheddar Cheese & Plum Tomato.

• RADIANT ROSE PEARL

  An irresistible combination of high grown pekoe tea with rose petals give a radiant, exhilarating infusion. Radiant Rose has a perfumed nose, which flourishes into a sweet and floral infusion. A sophisticated tea, that can be enjoyed with or without milk. Perfectly paired with the Summer Fruit tart.

• VANILLA SENSATION

  Black tea blended with vanilla flavour combines to give an aromatic and creamy tea. Perfectly paired with the Carrot Cake Torte, Apple Jelly & Orange Creamy

• IMPERIAL CHOCOLATE

  Rich, velvety notes of chocolate braid with a robust black tea base, inviting you to savour this perfect harmony. Perfectly paired with the Hazelnut & Pear Pâte à Choux.

• CHAI CINNAMON

  The marriage of quality high grown tea and indigenous Ceylon spices produce an exceptional tea with piquancy. The tea’s sumptuous, spicy notes entice the palate whilst finishing with the sweet, smoothness of cinnamon. Perfectly paired with the Roast Beef Sirloin, Wild Rocket & Horseradish sandwich.

• MILK OOLONG - FORMOSA

  Milk Oolongs are only found in Formosa (Taiwan) and are made by hand-picking the Jin Xuan tea plant. Green in colour yet with a buttery, milk flavour., Milk Oolong is an excellent introduction to the world of Oolong tea. Created Completely by nature and skill of the tea maker. Perfectly paired with the plain or cheese scones, clotted cream and jam or the Crown, Alpaco Chocolate Mousse & Grapefruit confit.

Green & White Tea

• PLANTERS’ GREEN

  Grown on the high peaks and hand-plucked to fully satisfy the green tea connoisseur. The large leaf tea is curled and pan heated to produce a light mellow brew with a delicate flavour and aroma. Perfectly paired with the fruit scone

• SILVER TIPS (Supplement £25)

  Drinking Silver Tips is an indulgent experience. Its clear infusion possesses a slight metallic sheen on the surface. Silver Tips are carefully nurtured in perfect microclimate conditions and handpicked only at precise times. Chosen from a distinct cultivar the unfurled tender buds enter a unique oxidisation process, handcrafted to perfection. Perfectly paired with the Berry Violet Tart.

Herbal Tea

• ROOIBOS

  Unique to the Western Cape of South Africa this is a bright orange infusion that is rich in vitamin C, Iron & Magnesium. Perfectly paired with the Carrot Cake Torte, Apple Jelly & Orange Creamy.

• PEPPERMINT LEAVES

  A cherished herbal tea that has been used for centuries to aid digestion and leaves a fresh minty tang. Best enjoyed as an after meal drink palate cleanser or as a digestive aid.

• LEMONGRASS & GINGER

  Aromatic and refreshing the fusion of fresh, zesty lemongrass with spicy, sweet ginger produces an uplifting herbal concoction. Perfectly paired with the Crown, Alpaco Chocolate Mousse & Grapefruit confit

• APPLE CINNAMON

  Artful blend of black tea, apple pieces, hibiscus, marigold, liquorice and Ceylon Cinnamon gives your cuppa a fruity and spicy twist. Perfectly paired with the Hazelnut Choux, Praline & Coffee Whipped Ganache, Pear Ganache.