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Up to 8seated
Covent Gardennearest station
Private Diningbest for
Covent Gardenarea
About this space
The Sir John Betjeman Room at Rules is a charming, intimate private room for small events and celebrations, seating up to 8 amid wood panelling, red leather chairs and Victorian artwork. Named after the Poet Laureate who helped save London's oldest restaurant from demolition in 1971, it displays the transcript of his evidence. Bespoke menus and cocktails, fresh flowers and a dedicated private dining team are available, with both private rooms on the same floor.
Features
Wifi
Wood panelled interior
Red leather chairs
Victorian artwork
Latticed windows
Bespoke menus and cocktails
Dedicated private dining team
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Capacities
8 Dining
Guide prices
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Business
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Delegate packages
Daily Delegate RateEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£90 / Per PersonMorning coffee breakWorking lunchAfternoon tea and cakeWi-Fi42 inch screenMinimum of 6 people
Dining
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Party packages
Winter Lunch MenuEvery day, 12:00 - 17:00Every day, 12:00 - 17:00
£80 to £110 / Per PersonPrivate dining set lunch menuPriced per person from £80 to £110
Party packages
Winter Dinner MenuEvery day, 18:00 - 23:00Every day, 18:00 - 23:00
£80 to £110 / Per PersonPrivate dining set dinner menuPriced per person from £80 to £110
Party packages
Summer Private Dining Special MenuEvery day, 18:00 - 23:00Every day, 18:00 - 23:00
£70 / Per PersonSet menu priced per person£70 per person menu priceMinimum party of 6
Events
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 19:00 - 23:00Every day, 19:00 - 23:00
£1,350 / Venue FeeParty packages
Winter Lunch MenuEvery day, 12:00 - 17:00Every day, 12:00 - 17:00
£80 to £110 / Per PersonPrivate dining set lunch menuPriced per person from £80 to £110
Party packages
Winter Dinner MenuEvery day, 18:00 - 23:00Every day, 18:00 - 23:00
£80 to £110 / Per PersonPrivate dining set dinner menuPriced per person from £80 to £110
About this venue
Rules is London's oldest restaurant, established in 1798 in Covent Garden. Its private dining rooms combine wood panelling, red leather seating, literary memorabilia and discreet service. The venue is well suited to intimate corporate dinners, meetings, wedding breakfasts, celebrations and standing receptions, with seasonal British menus, bespoke options and dedicated private-event support.
Location
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Rules 35 Maiden LaneCovent GardenCovent Garden WC2E 7LBLondon
Covent Garden
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