Private Events
From the moment you step through the door at Rules, you feel you are in a place that exudes history, understated luxury and warmth; our elegant and discreet private dining rooms epitomise this feeling. Dedicated to literary figures of distinction, novelist Graham Greene and Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, both these rooms are wood panelled with red leather chairs and Sketch Victorian artwork, offering charming spaces which are ideal for a variety of events from corporate dinners to wedding breakfasts. Our seasonal menus bring you carefully sourced ingredients, a stunning wine list, classic cocktails, fresh flowers and our highly praised staff all contribute to the success of each event.
Private Dining
Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, our unique private dining rooms offer elegant and charming surroundings ideal for entertaining clients and colleagues and for celebrating with family and friends.
The John Betjeman Room accommodate up to 8 for dining whilst The Graham Greene Room can seat up to 18 for dining and 25 for standing buffets and receptions. Both rooms are situated on the same floor and offer delightful facilities for private dining guests.Our delicious, seasonal dishes can be tailored to your requirements as we are always delighted to assist in creating bespoke menus and cocktails; we provide place cards and printed menus, beautiful fresh flowers and a dedicated private dining team to ensure your event exceeds your expectations whether it be a corporate dinner, an anniversary celebration or a wedding breakfast.
The Graham Greene Room
Greene spent much of his life in the South of France but chose to spend his birthdays in the quintessentially British surroundings of Rules which features in several of his novels. Letters from Greene to his sister Elizabeth are displayed on the walls of the Graham Greene Room which seats up to 18 for dinner and 25 for receptions and buffets.
The room also provides ample space for drinks before dining.
The John Betjeman Room
At the GLC Public Inquiry in 1971, when Rules was threatened by a demolition order included in the development of Covent Garden, John Betjeman spoke eloquently to help save the historic restaurant and the memorabilia on display here includes the transcript of his evidence.
This charming and intimate room seats up to 8 for dining and meetings.
Event Rooms for All Occasions
Meetings
Our discreet rooms with their beautiful latticed windows offer ideal meeting space for up to 18 people.
Our daily delegate rate of £90 per person includes morning coffee break, working lunch, afternoon tea and cake as well as Wi-Fi and a 42 inch screen for a minimum of 6 people.
Sample Menus
Our private dining menus reflect the rich array of British specialities available at Rules; the finest game, meat and fish dishes as well as wonderful puddings and desserts all reflect Head Chef David Stafford and his team’s creative take on the classics.
Our sample dining and canapés menus are just that – we are always delighted to produce bespoke menus and cocktails for our clients in the private dining rooms.
Private Events Lunch Menu
As the Host you will need to select a maximum of 2 starters, 2 mains & 2 desserts to then send out to your guests for them to choose from.
Please do not send out all of the below menus too your guests as you will get too
many different varieties returned to you. We advise you select your 2 options per course first and then only send those options to your guests.
You are more than welcome to mix and match the menus.
We must receive a full completed pre-order form to show how many of each option are required at least 72 hours prior to the booking.
Winter Lunch 1 @ £80.00
Winter Lunch 2 @ £80.00
Winter Lunch 3 @ £80.00
Winter Lunch 4 @ £80.00
Winter Lunch 5 @ £80.00
Winter Lunch 6 @ £82.50
Winter Lunch 7 @ £85.00
Winter Lunch 8 @ £90.00
Winter Lunch 9 @ £95.00
Winter Lunch 10 @ £102.00
Winter Lunch 11 @ £105.50
Winter Lunch 12 @ £110.00
Private Events Dinner Menu
As the Host you will need to select a maximum of 2 starters, 2 mains & 2 desserts to then send out to your guests for them to choose from.
Please do not send out all of the below menus too your guests as you will get too
many different varieties returned to you. We advise you select your 2 options per course first and then only send those options to your guests.
You are more than welcome to mix and match the menus.
We must receive a full completed pre-order form to show how many of each option are required at least 72 hours prior to the booking.
Winter Dinner A @ £80.00
Winter Dinner B @ £82.50
Winter Dinner C @ £85.00
Winter Dinner D @ £90.00
Winter Dinner E @ £95.00
Winter Dinner F @ £102.00
Winter Dinner G @ £105.50
Winter Dinner H @ £110.00
All at £3.50
Make a Private Event Enquiry
For private dining room enquiries, please email Natasha Vickers on the link below or telephone 020 7836 5314