Located beneath London's largest Living Wall, recently replanted with more than 6,000 herbaceous plants to breathe life into our surroundings, bbar is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
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Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa's leading boutique wine cellars. Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team. The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes' drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
Located beneath London's largest Living Wall, recently replanted with more than 6,000 herbaceous plants to breathe life into our surroundings, bbar is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa's leading boutique wine cellars. Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team. The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes' drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
Located beneath London's largest Living Wall, recently replanted with more than 6,000 herbaceous plants to breathe life into our surroundings, bbar is a vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of Victoria.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
Our new menu plays homage to our heritage, with dishes that beautifully reflect the flavours of South Africa with a playful twist, from Boerewors Eggs Benedict with chilli chutney biltong to The Gatsby Sub, a Western Cape pulled BBQ short rib of beef.Alongside this exceptional new menu, we have live mix sessions and DJ sets throughout the week, as well as contemporary signature cocktails created by our resident mixologists.
At the heart of The Red Carnation Collection is our people and their passion and commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. Our story began 35 years ago. Driven by our Founder and President Beatrice Tollman's lifelong affair with the world of hospitality, and celebrating her husband's signature flower, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection came to life.
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Andrea Galante
Jan 17, 2022
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From start to end, our stay over Christmas 2021 was a delight! The entire team was incredibly helpful and welcoming and the doormen were fabulous with lots of helpful suggestions and always able to get us a quick taxi! The rooms were lovely and super clean! All the restaurants were excellent, but Afternoon Tea was beyond compare! We highly recommend The Ruben’s for your future stay!
Connie C.
Jan 16, 2022
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This review is solely for afternoon tea at The Rueben's at the Palace. Dress code is smart casual, so you don't have to worry about looking like you're meeting the Queen for those laidback dressers. The experience is nice, and across the palace, so the location is convenient.
The food is basically all you can eat and drink, and there's just too much of everything to finish everything. I personally preferred the finger sandwiches and the scones. You can have bottomless mulled wine in the Christmas time or bottomless champagne. For non-drinkers, one pot of tea is more than enough
The food is basically all you can eat and drink, and there's just too much of everything to finish everything. I personally preferred the finger sandwiches and the scones. You can have bottomless mulled wine in the Christmas time or bottomless champagne. For non-drinkers, one pot of tea is more than enough
Nora Seb
Jan 07, 2022
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Culljustin
Dec 28, 2021
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Craig the concierge made a good stay turn into an amazing stay. He was Always so happy and enthusiastic, and loved talking to me and my partner about my home country Australia. Unfortunately he went on his break for us to give him a well deserved tip. We will be back to spoil him next time. Bunya mountains big fell
Janice Davies
Dec 24, 2021
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Wow just got back celebrated Christmas and our Anniversary amazing staff feels like home so warm and friendly was greeted with mulled wine stollen cake mince pies. The beds and rooms are so comfortable with Christmas trees in our rooms and Christmas morning a stocking on our door our 3rd time here and will be back again
Aaron Wildbore
Dec 20, 2021
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Almandine Stidwill
Dec 10, 2021
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We had such a wonderful time. The festive afternoon tea was amazing. We had a warm welcome, great service, top quality food. Definately worth the cost. We can't recommend this experience highly enough. Top points all round and extra thanks to Oliver for looking after us so well on my partner's birthday
Ros Giles
Nov 21, 2021
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I had a lovely afternoon tea here for my Mums birthday. Food was delicious and all the staff were friendly and accomodating. She was also given an extra slice of cake with Happy Birthday on, which is a nice touch. The hotel was like stepping back into another era and I must add the toilets were clean and beautiful!
Geoff Cunliffe
Nov 15, 2021
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Extremely professional and polite staff. Very helpful from reception to housekeeping. The decor in the main reception rooms is old world charm.
However, our room, a superior king room was not what I was expecting for a 5☆ hotel. The facilities were more in keeping with 3☆ establishment. The only nod to luxury was the bedding and towels. No fridge in the room shabby furniture and carpet. This room must have been missed off the refurbishment list. Maybe they have certain rooms they keep for the tourists?
The breakfast was very good and we appreciated the air conditioning.
However, our room, a superior king room was not what I was expecting for a 5☆ hotel. The facilities were more in keeping with 3☆ establishment. The only nod to luxury was the bedding and towels. No fridge in the room shabby furniture and carpet. This room must have been missed off the refurbishment list. Maybe they have certain rooms they keep for the tourists?
The breakfast was very good and we appreciated the air conditioning.
Kimcowdrey
Nov 12, 2021
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Lovely hotel, really good centrally located, not far from main bus route, we normally use the tube, but bus was easier. The beds were super comfortable. Asked for extra tea milk and sugar for the room which was immediately supplied. Clean hotel. Very nice friendly staff. Would book here again in an instant
C. B.
Nov 12, 2021
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Keith Owen
Sep 23, 2021
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The Staff where the best we have had in many hotels around the world , however the room was no where near 5 star . We arrived on the 3rd September for 9 nights and we where sent to room 412 which was a king room, mews view. It was a mews view but I don’t know where the king came from we would not like to go in the lesser rooms . I rang down to reception and asked whether this room was a king room. They said it was but it did not look anything like the video on the website. There was two cheap bedside cabinets that we had trouble opening and shutting. There was only one chair in the room so we
Darren M.
Jul 28, 2020
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Our favorite hotel in London. We have stayed a couple of times, and consider the Rubens our home in the city. We had an issue, and the manager, Mr. Hendry was very accommodating. The entire staff is incredible. Say hi to Aaron at the front door. This man can tell you anything about London you could ever want to know. Almost every morning, we listen for the clip clop of horses hooves and watch the procession parade by. Beautiful rooms in a beautiful building with a rich history right across from Buckingham palace. THE best hotel in London.
Rebekah B.
Feb 14, 2020
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K. H.
Jan 02, 2020
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Nicole P.
Nov 12, 2019
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Nicole P.
Oct 20, 2019
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Shandon G.
Sep 19, 2019
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My family and I stayed in 2 rooms for 4 nights in the Rubens. Both rooms had a view of the Mews and I would highly recommend the upgrade. It was loads of fun to look down on the daily comings and goings of the Queen's horses, cars and carriages!
We happened to be there during the Trouping of the Colours and had an amazing view of all the Royal Carriages and horses leaving for the parades. They also take them out every morning around 6am for exercise, so if you're battling jet lag, get down to the lobby - grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy one of the over sized chairs in the big windows
We happened to be there during the Trouping of the Colours and had an amazing view of all the Royal Carriages and horses leaving for the parades. They also take them out every morning around 6am for exercise, so if you're battling jet lag, get down to the lobby - grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy one of the over sized chairs in the big windows
Iknow F.
Jul 11, 2018
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Vincent Artemio E.
Jun 28, 2018
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As soon as our driver pulled up to the curb and we saw the doorman with his top hat and elegant suit open our car door we knew we weren't in Los Angeles anymore! We stayed for one week and were sad to leave.
We couldn't ask for a better hotel experience. The hotel is very rooted in it's history and properly British with it's gold plated doorknobs and doorways, deep red velvet mirrored walls and chairs. The staff is very friendly and proper; I adored their elegant manners and charming style.
PROS: The rooms are small by American standards but comfortable and incredibly clean
We couldn't ask for a better hotel experience. The hotel is very rooted in it's history and properly British with it's gold plated doorknobs and doorways, deep red velvet mirrored walls and chairs. The staff is very friendly and proper; I adored their elegant manners and charming style.
PROS: The rooms are small by American standards but comfortable and incredibly clean
Deanna N.
Oct 16, 2017
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Costco travel offered this place in the England/Italy class. It's exquisite! The staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. We are there every morning on our 3 night stay. Erica who works in the restaurant in the mornings was wonderfully kind and assisted me while I was trying to hold my child and pack my plate! I ordered cappuccino after a delectable dinner and the already delicious beverage was accompanied by the most buttery tea cookies I've ever had ....
We had afternoon tea here as well and were NOT disappointed!!!!
My boy toy and I will definitely stay here again!!!!!
We had afternoon tea here as well and were NOT disappointed!!!!
My boy toy and I will definitely stay here again!!!!!
Michelle L.
Dec 08, 2016
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Although it could be a bit pricey, for its location, service, style and cleaniness of the hotel rooms, I found the stay quite enjoyable. The hotel itself is situated with a 5min walk from the Victoria station which was great because we took the Tube as much as possible. The station also goes to and from Gatwick which was super convenient. It is also located right next to Buckingham Palace and St. James Park and basically was super easy to go to other popular spots like Westminster and Trafalgar square. Coming from New York City, a couple of miles of walking was nothing for me.
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Shelly G.
Mar 12, 2016
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We were looking for a place to have tea time and based on a recommendation from a local person, we decided to come here. Such a good decision!!!
We decided to get the sandwiches along with tea. Each of the finger sandwiches were really tasty. The tea was good as well.
We got to have the exact experience we were looking for. Definitely recommend coming here if you come to London and want to have tea time.
We decided to get the sandwiches along with tea. Each of the finger sandwiches were really tasty. The tea was good as well.
We got to have the exact experience we were looking for. Definitely recommend coming here if you come to London and want to have tea time.
