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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.

Usually booked for

Drinks Reception

Typically for about 40 guests and costs about £1,300.

"Even when I made some changes, they were accommodating."

- Darryn H. Mar 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 10 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
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

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
  • 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

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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed

Reviews and ratings

(7 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.

About The Rubens at the Palace

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