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Van Dyke Suite at The Rubens at the Palace

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS –
Victoria Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Van Dyke Suite is a Function Room in The Rubens at the Palace and a subdividable hotel ballroom defined by a flexible, partitioned layout.

Design: The suite presents a traditional hotel-ballroom interior with patterned carpet, teal panelling and framed artwork. The ceiling features crystal chandeliers and recessed downlights that provide warm, even illumination.

Features: The suite includes air conditioning and hotel Wi‑Fi. Banquet tables, chiavari-style chairs and full table settings are supplied for seated dining layouts. Sound allowance permits hosts to play their own music subject to the venue's noise restrictions. Step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets are provided.

Ideal for: The suite suits corporate groups and social parties seeking a polished, formal seated dinner or a structured reception in a classic hotel setting.

What guests say: The Van Dyke Suite is traditionally styled and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

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

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding in the Van Dyke Suite — licensed for weddings, with a three-course set menu crafted by our chef.

Wedding Three-Course Menu – Van Dyke Suite
£60 per person

• Three-course set menu (The Classic Collection)
• Select one starter, one main and one dessert for the whole party
• Tea and coffee available as an add-on
• Vegetarian options available; dietary requirements catered

TO BEGIN
1. Peking duck spring roll
2. Lobster bisque
3. Wild mushroom soup (V)

MAINS
1. Creedy Carver truffle buttered chicken breast
2. Roasted line-caught cod
3. Miso roasted aubergine steaks (V)

TO FINISH
1. Passion fruit cheesecake
2. Bea Tollman’s honeycomb ice cream
3. Fresh fruit salad

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £1800 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 150
  • Dining
    up to 70
  • Theatre
    up to 80
  • Boardroom
    up to 26
  • Cabaret
    up to 42
  • Classroom
    up to 21

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 - )

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Anna M.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0
AA
Akua A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Rubens at the Palace

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