Established in 1798, serving classic British food (especially game) in Edwardian surrounds. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Rules
Rules occupies a Grade II listed building on Maiden Lane that dates to 1798. The restaurant serves classic British dishes including game, steak and kidney pudding, and roast beef in Edwardian-style dining rooms. An upstairs cocktail bar offers drinks in period surroundings.
Lunch and dinner are available daily, alongside coffee, wine, beer and desserts including sticky toffee pudding. Vegetarian dishes feature on the menu. The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups. Prices range from £50 to £79 per head.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Sticks'n'Sushi next door
- Adelphi Theatre next door
- St Paul’s Church Covent Garden next door
- Covent Garden 150m away
- Royal Ballet and Opera 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's classic British dishes, especially the steak and kidney pudding, roast beef, and sticky toffee pudding. They also highlight the elegant, historic atmosphere and the attentive, professional staff. Many guests mention the upstairs cocktail bar offers excellent drinks and a charming setting.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- British
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3,728 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Covent Garden