Doggie decadence at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, London
Recently when looking after my dog nephew, Preston, I needed a venue to meet friends that was a little more sophisticated than a pub, but also dog friendly. Potentially an impossible aspiration, until I was told that all the bars at the Red Carnation Hotel group welcomed dogs. We settled on the Cavalry Bar at The Rubens, due to its easy proximity to Victoria.
On arrival we, well actually mainly Preston, were greeted like minor celebrities. A charming doorman swung the heavy doors open and helpful staff ferried us to our table in the bar. The Cavalry Bar has been recently refurbished and there is a homely yet sophisticated feel to the bar with deep maroon leather couches and comfy red and rainbow striped velvet upholstered chairs. The regal feel to the room is no coincidence given that the Ruben?s neighbour is Buckingham Palace, on the opposite side of the road.
As we were handed the extensive drinks menu, silver bowls were being placed down for Preston who was already looking like the canine equivalent of the cat that got the cream. No sooner than we had placed our order for our champagne cocktails, a waiter appeared with a silver tray offering Preston the choice of Pawsecco, wine for cats and dogs or Bottom Sniffer, a beer for dogs (both non alcoholic so your dog can still guide you home in a straight line). After an inquisitive sniff, he seemed to favour the doggie beer. Meanwhile our cocktails named after Kate, Duchess of Cambridge had arrived. This appropriately glamo...
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