A meeting room with round tables covered in blue linens, white chairs, and a wall of bookshelves at The Rubens at the Palace.
A meeting room with a long table, leather chairs, chandeliers, and built-in bookshelves at The Rubens at the Palace.
A meeting room with round tables, writing materials, upholstered chairs, and framed art at The Rubens at the Palace.
A meeting room with a large TV screen, framed decor, and a table set with notepads and fruit at The Rubens at the Palace.

Van Dyke Room at The Rubens at the Palace

Meeting Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS –
Victoria Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 42
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Van Dyke Room is situated on the ground floor with simulated lighting and is fully air-conditioned. Décor is of a traditional style. This room features an automatic drop-down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines. Maximum numbers for an event is 40 based on reception style layout.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

£300 hire fee
+ £1000 min. spend
Make this Christmas more magical by celebrating at The Rubens at the Palace. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a family celebration, we have something to suit your festive occasion. Enjoy private dining, a Christmas lunch to remember or join us on New Year’s Eve for a spectacular dinner. Enquire now with our Meetings and Events team, who are delighted to assist with bookings for 2025/26.
Festive Lunches & Dinners
£99 per person
- A glass of prosecco on arrival
- A selection of three-course menus to choose from
- Half a bottle of red or white wine per person
- Tea, coffee and mince pies
- Exclusive use of a private room
- Crackers, party hats and festive novelties
- Printed menus and name place cards
- Bespoke packages available on request

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 27
Theatre
up to 42
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 21
U-Shaped
up to 21
Classroom
up to 24

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers Venue doesn’t provide a sound system – guests will need to bring their own
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed

Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DH
Darryn H.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 40 guests · March 2026
The venue was prompt in replying to my initial enquiry and keeping up to date right up until the event to ensure that all my needs were met. Even when I made some changes, they were accommodating.
I could not fault anything.
5.0
E
Elaine
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, a 50-inch screen is available.

Yes, the venue team are trained to assist.

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About The Rubens at the Palace

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