Rules

The Tradesman's entrance was created to enable a Royal rendezvous with an actress. Save room for one of their fabulous deserts , such as their current Chocolate & Caramel tart - glossy, dark and rich.

So happy we came here. They let us in late and we had an astonishing meal. Wonderful selection of Game dishes but I went for the delicous Pig Cheeks. Finish it off with Sticky Toffee Pudding ! Bravo.

Bar upstairs open until 11:30 Mon-Sat and 10:30 Sun. Nice, calm place to have a well-crafted drink in a sophisticated atmosphere in an area of the city that can get a bit out of hand.

Delicious British dishes! The steak and kidney suet pudding was delicious, just how it should be made. Venison carpaccio was excellent too.

Oldest operating restaurant in London . Start with some native oysters , then have some rabbit , duck or some steak and kidney pie . The Golden Syrup Sponge Cake is a must if you have a sweet tooth.

My grandfather was a world leading patisserie chef in the 40s-60s who worked in some of the best restaurants . He always loved Rules and so do I. Nostalgic and reminders of another ago of England.

The steak and kidney pie , the quintessential British dish, still comes served in a stiffly pleated paper ruff. The pie crust is golden and buttery, and it gives way to a velvety stew of tender meat. Read more

Booking is a must but they can accept late night walk-ins. The staff are really friendly welcoming and accommodating to specific taste. The mash potatoes was the best I've ever had in my life :)

Lovely interior. The venison stroganoff was delicious! Great cocktails as well .

Best syrup sponge I've ever eaten - and it came with outstanding custard

The steak and kidney pudding is the dish I've been having here for 20 years. Each time I visit I tell myself I'll have something different and then can't bring myself to do it.

It’s the granddaddy of authentic British eateries , spotlighting high-quality traditional cookery. Have a drink upstairs, then try the buttery potted shrimps , steak & kidney pudding , trifle, etc.

London's oldest restaurant , dates back to 1798 in Covent Garden and is as classic British as it gets, serving game, steak , kidney pie , and puddings . Read more

... the unreconstructed British cooking is top-hole, with a great steak and kidney pudding and unbeatable beef from their own Belted Galloway herd available every January-February. Read more

I recommend a cocktail on the upper floor of the restaurant . A tracheal authentic experience with a decent selection of drinks...

One of London's best (and quietest ) cocktail bars . Chat to the bartender(s) about what you like — they're extremely knowledgable and happy to make a drink just for you.

This might be the oldest restaurant in London , but that definitely doesn’t mean it’s antiquated ! The service is fantastic and the classic game cookery simply delicious.

Sugar Cured Bacon Chop. Top! Highly recommend it. But please be aware, you’ll struggle to have a pudding after that meal.

Great traditional British Restaurant in the heart of London! Amazing meat choice, venison is highly recommended.

The oldest restaurant in London . It serves traditional British food , specialising in classic game cookery , oysters , pies and puddings . A Must!

The creamy pheasant pie is good, though save some room for the raspberry trifle, which is anything but a trifling thing. Read more

Best place in London for Martinis . Try the steak and kidney pudding downstairs - incredible. Sublime service 5 stars!

Great cocktail establishment upstairs, superb British restaurant downstairs - a must do when in London.

2 August: Founded by Thomas Rule in 1798, this is London's oldest restaurant . John Betjeman described the interior as 'unique and irreplaceable, and part of literary and theatrical London.'

London's oldest restaurant hasn't changed much since it opened in 1798 and we aren't complaining. Try the traditional steak & kidney pie , buttery on the outside and tender on the inside.

This place has charm, some seriously good drinks and downstairs has some delicious food and to top it all off there's a fireplace in the bar - dreamy! Read more

Nice drinks in the bar on the first floor, good getaway from the crowds in the pubs on street level .

The cocktail bar above the restaurant is the perfect spot to escape the crowds and recharge with drinks and nibbles during a Covent Garden shopping spree. Bliss.

Oldest restaurant in London . Established in 1798 by Thomas Rules, the restaurant specializes in traditional British food such as game, oysters , pies , and puddings .

The slow cooked short rib was by far the most delicious meal. It was on a par with the short rib from Dinner (Heston)

1. Rabbit on Toast 2. Roast Rump of Lamb 3. Golden syrup sponge pudding 4. Heaven

Smoked eel starter - delicious!

Very expensive but well cooked game meats , the venison was nice but needed mash to fill it out. Loved the foie gras terrine . Nice interior decor.

Classic recipes perfected????????over ???? plus years!

The cocktail bar upstairs is a perfect place for a quiet drink and the cocktails are fab.

Excellent steak and amazing environment!!

Rib of beef for 2 was incredible!

Lovely old school place...excellent food and atmosphere.

Have 'Sunday Roast ' at this traditional english restaurant !

Squeeze past the liveried doorman & head up the side stairs and you’ll find a fantastically camp old school gentleman’s cocktail bar Read more

Technically a restaurant , and one of the oldest in London at that. Enjoy the history along with great drinks.

Wi-Fi password: Rules2015!

When a man is tired of Rules, he is tired of Life. -- Samuel Johnson, if he had lived 14 years longer.

Start off upstairs in the bar for quintessentially old school cocktails . Venison always a solid item

The oldest restaurant in London . The food is nothing spectacular, but the experience may be worth the trip.

Lovely restaurant , food's traditional but yum and the wine list is fantastic. The sort of atmosphere you could get lost in on a cold night in London.

Games restaurant , and I really don't know where you would get game elsewhere in London.

Don't go passed the cheese after dinner , it is a real experience, I have never had anything like it! Stilton to die for.

Just thought people might want to see the menu (attached). I'm still waiting to order so no views on the food but the service is friendly .

Old school cocktail bar in Covent Garden. Brian is an absolute legend and creates truly stunning cocktails . Read more