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SEASONAL SPECIALS

February

Taste of Great Britain
Throughout the year, Executive Chef Daniel Collins will be cooking with classic products, using only seasonal British items from sustainable farming resources that we at The Rubens are proud to support.

In honour of National Bramley Apple Week, Daniel has put together a selection of offerings throughout the hotel.

The Library 
Aziz and his team invite you to the 2 AA Rosette fine dining Library Restaurant where you can enjoy a special 5-course apple tasting menu, available for one month only.

The apple tasting menu is priced at £39.50 per person. For reservations please contact the Concierge desk on extension 625.

Freshly Baked Apple Pie with custard
Available in The Cavalry Bar from 5th to 12th February

Cavalry Bar – Cocktail of the Month
Our Bar Manager Ilya Demenkov has chosen a great classic – Appletini. The perfect cocktail to celebrate apple month.

Available in the Cavalry Bar, £11.00 each

It is also 'Martini Madness' in our Cavalry bar - enjoy classic gin and vodka martinis or maybe try a more contemporary offering such as a Beetroot Martini.

Cake of the Day
For the month of February our Pastry Chef Sophie Mackenzie has chosen Dorset Apple and Cinnamon Cake. In keeping with our month long apple theme, this beautifully moist cake will be on offer throughout February.
Cake - £4.50

Cake and a hot drink - £8.50

Cake and Champagne - £13.50

Valentine's Day
It's that time again, where lovers take over the city! This Valentine's Day, The Rubens at the Palace will be putting on a special dinner for you to enjoy with your sweetheart. This Table d’hôte extravaganza is £70.00 per person. Reservations are strongly recommended. View the Valentine's Day Menu here.

Leopard Bar
Join us for some delicious fresh oysters here at the Leopard Bar where Bar Manager Armand will offer you a glass or two of some of the finest champagnes to accompany them.

Colchester Rock Oysters
£10 for 6, £14.50 for 9, £18.50 for 12