The English Grill

3.9

67 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Proudly holding two AA Rosettes, The English Grill stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, inviting you to indulge in a symphony of flavours and an ambience where every detail is a celebration of sophistication. Under the culinary guidance of our talented Executive Chef, Ben Kelliher, the menu unfolds with signature British classics, including expertly grilled steaks perfected in our charcoal-fired Josper Grill and seasonal plant-based delights.

The glass wall overlooking the pass allows guests to witness the culinary artistry, while a skilled waiting team presents selected menu items with a theatrical tableside flourish, adding an element of drama to your dining experience. Our menu is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including a fine selection from Bouchard Finlayson, our vineyard in South Africa, alongside a beautiful Champagne trolley.

The English Grill is proud to hold two AA Rosettes.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Grill, English
Hours of operation
Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7834 6600
Website
http://www.rubenshotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ben Kelliher
Private party facilities
We believe that every special occasion deserves a truly luxurious and memorable venue. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, baby shower, corporate meeting, or conference, The Rubens offers the perfect backdrop to turn your event into an extraordinary experience.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events at The Rubens Hotel : 020 7834 6600

Location
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS
Neighborhood
Victoria
Cross street
Bressenden Place
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
4 minutes walk to Victoria underground and overground station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive Lunches and Dinners at The English Grill
£99.00 per person
Nov 25, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Christmas in London is a beautiful thing, and there is nowhere better to celebrate the year's achievements with your team than The Rubens at The Palace. Packages include 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 Set Menus start from £99 per person
New Year's Eve A La Carte Dining
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style in The English Grill. Savour gourmet delights from our à la carte menu and welcome the new year surrounded by the luxury of this iconic London establishment. Time: 5.30 to 9.30pm
New Year's Day Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea
£82.00 per person
Jan 1, 2025 only
Expect a scrumptious feast of seasonal flavours that pay tribute to the English tradition of Afternoon Tea, including a glass of mulled wine served in the opulent Rubens Hotel. A Pianist will accompany the tea service. Prices: £82 per adult with a glass of mulled wine, £102 with a glass of mulled wine/ £45 children under 12 To make this booking please visit www.rubenshotel.com

Free-Range Black Leg Turkey
Pork & Apricot Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Thyme Roast Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts, Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Scottish Beef Fillet
Celeriac Gratin, Savoy Cabbage, Wild Mushrooms, Madeira Sauce
The English Grill Famous Dover Sole
Filleted at Your Table, Parsley New Potatoes, Spinach, Chunky Tartare Sauce
Smoked Nut Roast, Leek and Squash Wellington (VG)
Thyme Roast Potatoes, Maple Glazed Carrots & Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts, Vegan Gravy

Dessert

Traditional Christmas Pudding
Flambéed at your Table, Brandy Custard
Salted Caramel and Hukambi Chocolate Millefeuille
Vanilla Cream, Roasted Hazelnuts
Amatika Chocolate Panna Cotta (VG)
Raspberry Compote, Raspberry Meringue
British Cheese Board
Fermented Celery, Truffle Honey, Toasted Pecan Nuts, Oat Crumbles, Crackers, English Grill Seasonal Chutney, Quince

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.6Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

67 Reviews

D
Daniel
Kent
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was not great. We ordered from the festive set menu!. The vegetable’s were undercooked, we had to ask twice for the cranberry sauce that should have been served with the meal. The service was terrible. My partner received his desert without cutlery and mine followed some time later. The restaurant was not busy but the excuse was that they were really busy. I feel we would have had a better meal in a pub for a third of the price.
The English GrillResponded on December 19, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us. I would like to sincerely apologise that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. I understand that a member of our team has reached out to you directly to discuss this further. I do hope that we may have the opportunity to welcome you back one day. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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Oleksandr
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant with attentive service, great food and outstanding atmosphere /
The English GrillResponded on November 28, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review following your recent visit to the English Grill. Feedback such yours about your experience means a great deal to us and I will pleased to share this with our team, ensuring their service is duly reocgnised. I hope we can welcome you back soon. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director
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BoilerDH
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and food was just spectacular. Made this Yanks birthday very special!
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KeanFan
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is good and portion sizes are generous. Perhaps too generous! The restaurant is off the hotel bar and on the night we were eating the singer in the bar clashed horribly with the piped restaurant music. Made for quite an uncomfortable ambience.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food Very dedicated Calm and peaceful
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AnnT
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the English Grill before the show. It was an oasis from the rain and crowds of London. The service was impeccable. The food was delicious and special. It is very expensive but we were celebrating our anniversary and it was worth it!
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AlexAM
VIP
Mexico City
20 reviews
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Open table gave us a 9:30pm slot available for my family group of 6 to dine at The English Grill. We arrived 9:35 as the restaurant is inside a hotel and the name is not advertised outside, so it tool us some minutes to figure out where is was. When arrived and asked for our reservation, the host's first comment was "Ughh, it is going to be tight" followed by the restaurant manager on duty who advised, we will accommodate you but the kitchen closes 9:45 pm- so you will need to hurry. We were rushed to order, not only mains but we had to order deserts as well.... For a considerably expensive restaurant , the food was good, but when we finished dinner, we were rudely rushed out of the place as it was closing... when complained, the manager simply said, "We told you, and you decided to stay" Why would the place take 9:30 reservations if the kitchen closes 9:45? For what was supposed to be a pleasant family dinner, ended up in a terrible experience.
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ChrisG
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and attention to detail. Delicious pre-theatre menu, and they were very cognizant of getting through our courses on time to depart for the show. Highly recommended, especially if you are attending the Other Palace theater minutes away.
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M112
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent menu, very well cooked & served food, exceptionally good service. Quite expensive though
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TAV2010
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual. Everything is great - good, service and attitude.
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FAQs

The English Grill is rated 3.9 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:30 PM

Experiences are available.

39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS

Additional information

Cross street
Bressenden Place
Neighborhood
Victoria
Hours of operation
Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Grill, English
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
4 minutes walk to Victoria underground and overground station.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ben Kelliher
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rubenshotel.com/
Phone number
020 7834 6600
Private party facilities
We believe that every special occasion deserves a truly luxurious and memorable venue. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, baby shower, corporate meeting, or conference, The Rubens offers the perfect backdrop to turn your event into an extraordinary experience.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events at The Rubens Hotel : 020 7834 6600

The English Grill

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Lunches and Dinners at The English Grill

New Year's Eve A La Carte Dining

New Year's Day Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Menu

Pre-Starter

Wild Mushroom Cappuccino (VG)

Starter

Venison Croquette

Glazed Lobster Thermidor Omelette

English Heritage Carrots (VG)

Uncategorised

Granita

Coffee & Petits Fours (VGO)

Main

Free-Range Black Leg Turkey

Scottish Beef Fillet

The English Grill Famous Dover Sole

Smoked Nut Roast, Leek and Squash Wellington (VG)

Dessert

Traditional Christmas Pudding

Salted Caramel and Hukambi Chocolate Millefeuille

Amatika Chocolate Panna Cotta (VG)

British Cheese Board

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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