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
To all our valued Guests. Our world has changed dramatically since last we were in touch. So many Families have been touched tragically by this horrible disease and our hearts go out to every one.
Now that we have some form of clarity on what the Government will allow, we can now set in motion our well laid long-term plans for re-opening Rules. This will be done step by step. However, it will not be immediate. I know this is a very difficult decision for everyone to hear as it impacts immediately on our Staff, our Suppliers and you, our Guests who have been asking when we would re-open. Let me explain why.
Rules is a stand-alone, privately owned Restaurant. All our income derives from the Restaurant itself. We have no outside backers and so we have to ensure that our precious resources are protected and maintained through that difficult period of re-opening and real uncertainty, beyond going into debt which we do not wish to do and so further risk Rules’ long-term future. We have to ensure that re-opening is done at the most advantageous time for us to remain viable. That is why Rules will not re-open until 1st September 2020.
I know this delay will disappoint as many people wished to be back at work sooner, but to do so too early would be foolhardy.
At Rules you will see changes. Changes made to make you feel safe, without compromising your comfort. From the layout of the Restaurant, to the style of service and the menu. Our Opening Hours may be slightly altered to meet demand, most especially as no Theatres will be operating. We will keep you up to date with the changes on our Website and through our Mailshots.
I understand some of you may still be nervous about returning, but please be assured we are doing everything we can to re-assure you, from the warm welcome on arrival, through the unobtrusive service, with sanitising stations around the Building etc.
For those keen to return, Reservations can now be made on-line on our website, rules.co.uk, for dates from 1st September. Our telephone Reservations will be available from 1st August 2020, 9.00am-10.00pm.
Rules will take every precaution to ensure your safety before, throughout and after your visit, to allow you the confidence to relax and once again enjoy our Hospitality and service.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Rules and over the next few months, will keep you informed of developments along the way.