Rules Restaurant

London's Oldest Restaurant

Welcome to Rules Restaurant

Rules was established by Thomas Rule in 1798 making it the oldest restaurant in London. It serves traditional British food, specialising in classic game cookery, oysters, pies and puddings.  

Rules is fortunate to own the Lartington Estate, in the High Pennines,  where we learn how to source the highest quality game birds, roe deer and Belted Galloway beef. Rules is renowned for its game dishes and as such, the Game Season dates play an important part in shaping our menus. Visit the Guide to Game to view the dates. 

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday. Open All Day From Midday to 23.45

Sundays Open All Day Midday to 22.45


Click Here for reservations and more information. Address:  35 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7LB

News & Reviews

  • New Years Eve 11-11-11

    We will now be serving all evening, bookings taken until...

  • Festive Season19-09-11

    This year, our decorations will be going up from...

  • Glorious Twelfth!12-08-11

    Glorious Twelfth! From August 12th the Game Season starts....

  • New Cocktail List04-07-11

    Rules 98 Champagne & Tanqueray Gin, Merlet Pear...

  • Masterclass30-05-11

    Cocktail Masterclass at Rules Brian Silva. What a...