Rules Restaurant

The Classic Rules Mug - manufactured in English fine bone china, highly prized for its white finish, delicacy and fineness, featuring the original print of Rules.
Available to order online now:

‚ÄėThe Glorious Twelfth' might not be so glorious!
Grouse season officially starts today but expectation for the season is worrying following recent extreme weather conditions.
Read more about the impact of the ‚ÄėBeast from the East‚Äô and the hottest summer in decades and why game is considered a wholesome alternative to intensively bred domestic animals:

Rules is currently featured in the online magazine from Scandinavian Airlines ‚ÄúFor the modern traveller looking for a stylish lunch and the ultimate in London tradition‚ÄĚ Here‚Äôs a link to the article: https://scandinaviantraveler.com/‚Ķ/pla‚ Ķ/short-stop-in-london

We've been blessed with a beautiful summer so far and it's set to continue for a while longer yet. Here's how to make the Rules Cup No. 1 cocktail - the perfect compliment to these long, hot summer evenings:

In this hot weather ūüĆě, why not relax in the peace of Rules Cocktail Bar with the Rules Cup No.1 A delicious blend of Sipsmith London Cup, Cocchi Rose Vermouth, Citrus & Ginger Ale

The late poet, John Betjeman, once described the ground floor of Rules as ‚Äúunique and irreplaceable‚ÄĚ. What better place to spend Father‚Äôs Day.
Rules gift vouchers - a 'unique and irreplaceable’ Father’s Day gift. Available to buy online:

A cocktail fit for a princess! Managing Director at Rules, Ricky McMenemy, introduces the Meghan Markle Royal 19.
Here’s to you - Harry and Meghan - with love from the oldest restaurant in London:

‪To promote British Beef Week, Rules celebrates with Beef from a Black Angus Cross, from here in Surrey.‬ ‪ ‬ ‪Roast Chateaubriand for two with artichokes, Jersey Royal potatoes and Sauce Lyonnaise. £75.00‬

To celebrate the forthcoming wedding of Prince Henry & Ms. Markle. Rules Cocktail bar has created The Meghan Markle‚Äôs ‚ÄúRoyal 19‚ÄĚ.

Join us at Rules to Celebrate National Pie week! Enjoy our traditional Steak & Kidney Pie, our new Hogget Shepherd’s Pie

Mother’s Day on 11th March is fast approaching and we are filling up fast. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Christmas comes but once a year .... and at Rules we like to make the most of it. The decorations are up and this year see if you can spot some fabulous decorations from Aerlooom London in the restaurant- a fitting regal theme.

We would like to wish all our American friends and customers a very Happy Thanksgiving - have a great holiday.

This wonderful cartoon by the very talented Russ Tudor depicts our Belted Galloway Beef - view the film on our website to see the story behind this special breed

London's oldest restaurant is taking a short break. From 10 -13 October 2017 we will be closing for essential maintenance to make sure we are here for another 200 years!

Went here 03.03 for my birthday... Amazing.. Was great food really nicely cooked and the flavours were wonderful... Staff lovely very friend helpful could not do enough... Thank you for a great experience

Well this has to be the favourite place for me and my partner to dine!



We came again last night and quite frankly can’t wait to come back!!

We went to Rules to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and weren’t disappointed. We were greeted warmly by the concierge and shown to a beautifully laid table. The staff and the food were fabulous. We would love to return on another occasion.

We stepped out of our limo,

and immediately we were greeted by a smiling concierge who helped us inside to the warmest cheerful staff and a place of great welcome !

Service which started at the pavement continued through every minute of our time in Rules !

Cocktails , wine just great , and food was so so good too !

I had Irish mussels in honour of St Patrick‚Äôs celebrations ÔŅĹ and Robbie had pickled herrings.

We continued with the most perfectly cooked Sunday roast rib of beef on shared platter , fit for an army , and served with Savoy cabbage and creamiest potatoes, with a beautiful Yorkshire pudding and gravy that just made the finish to perfect mains .

Pistachio ice cream made on premises , and crumble with real home made custard jut topped off our great day!

Go to Rules when in London and you will never forget the warmest experience. I can’t wait to return !

Thanks everyone st Rules , you made St Patricks weekend great !

We both enjoyed venison stroganoff (we didn't have a starter ) then English cheese board for me and Stilton cheese board for les a gorgeous bottle of wine two cheeky ports the whole evening was fantastic the setting has more history than a museum will return

We booked a family table to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed. Absolutely superb food and great service. Thank you.

Thoroughly enjoyed an evening with friends in this fabulous restaurant. Katarina, our waitress did an amazing job assisting in making the evening memorable. A definite recommend.

My social media girl, recommended and booked is in.

It‚Äôs an absolute Gem in Covent Garden, absolutely worth the journey, service, food preparation and presentation world class. There is a ‚Äúgame‚ÄĚ theme which dates back many years, and the menu ( which includes Game items ) was amazing on every level.

My favourite restaurant in London, service and food outstanding. The staff are knowledgeable and take their time explaining questions you ask, nothing is to much trouble. ūüĎŹūüĎŹūüĎŹ

Love this place have been many times! Not a bad word to say about any element of it.

It has been 25 years since I last went to Rules and was reluctant to return as the happy memories of dining there with my Dad I did not want to be disappointed. It was exactly the same as I remembered.

I should not have been worried the experience end to end was thoroughly agreeable. I highly recommend the ‚ÄúRules‚ÄĚ cocktail which I had on arrival.

The food was excellent, I ordered the Dorset Crab, Rump Steak with a side of the chicory, blue cheese and walnut salad (a recommendation of the waitress) followed by the chocolate dessert. My Husband had quail, spiced lamb then cheese. There was not a morsel left on the plates.

Our server was polite and attentive and made the meal seamless.

Yes it is expensive, yes the waiting staff are traditional in their execution and discreet but you are paying not just for foot but for the traditional experience and ambience which is Rules.

It will not be another 25years until I go back. Fingers crossed my husband will be booking again for our anniversary next year.ÔŅĹ

I cannot speak highly enough about Rules. The food was fantastic, the service second to none and the staff very friendly. The tastiest, most relaxed lunch. The rabbit and sponge pudding are the best!

Good food and great service. 5 star service from the minute you are greeted by the doorman.

Fantastic food, superb cocktails and the most amazing service. The best restaurant I’ve been lucky enough to go to!

Excellent service from the second we approached the door...

Cocktails on the first floor are very good indeed, the Alhambra was to die for.

All three courses were basically perfect, and delivered without fuss, and with a sense of humour, which was unexpected!

My fiancée and I are now trying to think up feeble excuses for a return visit...

Beautiful place, I love it Steve and Giorgo ( I am not sure if that was his name) was amazing, service was five star, style was amazing! Amazing place definetly go here!

Amazing! Genuinely been on a quest for steak and kidney pudding like my mum used to make for a very long time. My wait is over, beautifully served, in a beautiful setting just before seeing a show for our wedding anniversary. You made a great afternoon 5‚ėÜ .

If the service hadn’t been so slow and somewhat disjointed I would have given it a 5. Mind you, it was a very busy Saturday evening. The menu is definitely favoring carnivores and this is not a place to worry about your cholesterol levels. The history of Rules and the ambiance is impressive.

Great atmosphere and amazing food !!

Such a lovely environment to relax in and take your time eating their glorious food.

Quite a special place to dine !!

Went here 03.03 for my birthday... Amazing.. Was great food really nicely cooked and the flavours were wonderful... Staff lovely very friend helpful could not do enough... Thank you for a great experience

Well this has to be the favourite place for me and my partner to dine!



We came again last night and quite frankly can’t wait to come back!!

We went to Rules to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and weren’t disappointed. We were greeted warmly by the concierge and shown to a beautifully laid table. The staff and the food were fabulous. We would love to return on another occasion.

We stepped out of our limo,

and immediately we were greeted by a smiling concierge who helped us inside to the warmest cheerful staff and a place of great welcome !

Service which started at the pavement continued through every minute of our time in Rules !

Cocktails , wine just great , and food was so so good too !

I had Irish mussels in honour of St Patrick‚Äôs celebrations ÔŅĹ and Robbie had pickled herrings.

We continued with the most perfectly cooked Sunday roast rib of beef on shared platter , fit for an army , and served with Savoy cabbage and creamiest potatoes, with a beautiful Yorkshire pudding and gravy that just made the finish to perfect mains .

Pistachio ice cream made on premises , and crumble with real home made custard jut topped off our great day!

Go to Rules when in London and you will never forget the warmest experience. I can’t wait to return !

Thanks everyone st Rules , you made St Patricks weekend great !

We both enjoyed venison stroganoff (we didn't have a starter ) then English cheese board for me and Stilton cheese board for les a gorgeous bottle of wine two cheeky ports the whole evening was fantastic the setting has more history than a museum will return

We booked a family table to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed. Absolutely superb food and great service. Thank you.

Thoroughly enjoyed an evening with friends in this fabulous restaurant. Katarina, our waitress did an amazing job assisting in making the evening memorable. A definite recommend.

My social media girl, recommended and booked is in.

It‚Äôs an absolute Gem in Covent Garden, absolutely worth the journey, service, food preparation and presentation world class. There is a ‚Äúgame‚ÄĚ theme which dates back many years, and the menu ( which includes Game items ) was amazing on every level.

My favourite restaurant in London, service and food outstanding. The staff are knowledgeable and take their time explaining questions you ask, nothing is to much trouble. ūüĎŹūüĎŹūüĎŹ

Love this place have been many times! Not a bad word to say about any element of it.

It has been 25 years since I last went to Rules and was reluctant to return as the happy memories of dining there with my Dad I did not want to be disappointed. It was exactly the same as I remembered.

I should not have been worried the experience end to end was thoroughly agreeable. I highly recommend the ‚ÄúRules‚ÄĚ cocktail which I had on arrival.

The food was excellent, I ordered the Dorset Crab, Rump Steak with a side of the chicory, blue cheese and walnut salad (a recommendation of the waitress) followed by the chocolate dessert. My Husband had quail, spiced lamb then cheese. There was not a morsel left on the plates.

Our server was polite and attentive and made the meal seamless.

Yes it is expensive, yes the waiting staff are traditional in their execution and discreet but you are paying not just for foot but for the traditional experience and ambience which is Rules.

It will not be another 25years until I go back. Fingers crossed my husband will be booking again for our anniversary next year.ÔŅĹ

I cannot speak highly enough about Rules. The food was fantastic, the service second to none and the staff very friendly. The tastiest, most relaxed lunch. The rabbit and sponge pudding are the best!

Good food and great service. 5 star service from the minute you are greeted by the doorman.

Fantastic food, superb cocktails and the most amazing service. The best restaurant I’ve been lucky enough to go to!

Excellent service from the second we approached the door...

Cocktails on the first floor are very good indeed, the Alhambra was to die for.

All three courses were basically perfect, and delivered without fuss, and with a sense of humour, which was unexpected!

My fiancée and I are now trying to think up feeble excuses for a return visit...

Beautiful place, I love it Steve and Giorgo ( I am not sure if that was his name) was amazing, service was five star, style was amazing! Amazing place definetly go here!

Amazing! Genuinely been on a quest for steak and kidney pudding like my mum used to make for a very long time. My wait is over, beautifully served, in a beautiful setting just before seeing a show for our wedding anniversary. You made a great afternoon 5‚ėÜ .

If the service hadn’t been so slow and somewhat disjointed I would have given it a 5. Mind you, it was a very busy Saturday evening. The menu is definitely favoring carnivores and this is not a place to worry about your cholesterol levels. The history of Rules and the ambiance is impressive.

Great atmosphere and amazing food !!

Such a lovely environment to relax in and take your time eating their glorious food.

Quite a special place to dine !!