An event space with crystal chandeliers, round tables with white linens, and floral centerpieces at The Rubens at the Palace.
An event space with round tables, tall floral centerpieces, and framed artwork at The Rubens at the Palace.
An event space with high cocktail tables, purple accent lighting, and framed artwork at The Rubens at the Palace.
An event space with round tables set with white linens, gold napkins, and tall floral centerpieces at The Rubens at the Palace.
Christmas Party offer

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
Main menu
Christmas 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 8 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
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site
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
Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
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
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is not allowed

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Response rate: 100%

About The Rubens at the Palace

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