London’s Oldest Restaurant
Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798 making it the oldest restaurant in London. It serves traditional British food, specialising in classic game cookery, oysters, pies and puddings. Read More
Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798 making it the oldest restaurant in London. It serves traditional British food, specialising in classic game cookery, oysters, pies and puddings. Read More
As the days chill and Autumn sets in, we are delighted to advise you that Business Meeting Lunches and Dinners up to tables of six in the Restaurant from “mixed households” are allowed to take place under the current Tier 2 restrictions.
Our private dining rooms are open and can accommodate a party of six in the John Betjeman Room and a party of twelve, on separate tables of six, in the Graham Green Room,
We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you back.
Ricky McMenemy
Our online reservation booking is now open, or alternatively ring our reservations line on 020 7836 5314
Our Private Dining Rooms are open and can accommodate a party of six in the John Betjeman Room and or a party of twelve on separate tables of six in our Graham Greene Room.
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.
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 normally seats up to 18 for dinner and 25 for receptions and buffets. The room also provides ample space for drinks before dining.
For private dining room enquiries, please email Natasha Vickers pr@rules.co.uk or telephone 020 7836 5314. Additionally feel free to download our Private Dining Room Brochure.
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