The King's Gallery London & Lunch for Two at The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Enjoy a day out visiting The King's Gallery which is located adjacent to Buckingham Palace, on the site of what was once a private chapel for Queen Victoria.

The chapel was destroyed in an air raid in 1940, and at the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh it was developed as an art gallery for the Royal Collection in 1962.

In 1997, a project began to expand and modernise the gallery, the most significant addition to Buckingham Palace in 150 years. The King's Gallery was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, and today it hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.

The program of exhibitions for 2023/2024 are:
Holbein at Tudor Court - 10th November 2023 – 14th April 2024
Royal Portraits a Century of Photography - 17th May 2024 - 6th October 2024

After your visit you can talk a stroll along The Mall to The Royal Horseguards Hotel to enjoy a relaxing dining experience.

An impressive historic building in London, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is situated on the River Thames at the Embankment.
It encompasses two iconic buildings: The National Liberal Club which has played host to historical icons including Churchill, Gladstone and Lloyd-George; and the club’s magnificent apartments which were previously the home of the first chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service.

Inside you’ll find Victorian grandeur combined with elegant, first-class contemporary comfort which sets The Royal Horseguards Hotel apart as one of the finest hotels near Westminster.

The sample menu is as follows, this is subject to seasonal changes.

Starters
Red Pepper Hummus Heritage tomato, radish, black olive crumb, crispy pitta (vg)
Confit Chicken & Apricot Compressed Pave Piccalilli, baby leaves, sourdough crostini
Quinoa Salad Avocado, mixed peppers, chickpea, radish, cress (vg)

Mains
Double-Cooked Chicken Supreme Whipped potato, braised leeks, carrots, wild mushroom crème, thyme reduction
Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet & Tiger Prawns Asian greens, sticky rice, Thai-flavoured coconut broth, scallions, red chillies
Carrot & Coriander Risotto Cauliflower beignets, baby carrots, shaved vegan cheese, chive oil (gf, v, vg)

Desserts
Earl Grey-Infused Panna Cotta Berry compote, pistachio crumb (v)
Chocolate & Orange Tranche Chocolate sauce, mint (v)
Exotic Fruit Salad

Followed by a choice of tea or coffee.

Please note the opening times and dates are subject to close due to short notice.

When can I go?

The King's Gallery is open Thursday to Monday, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Royal Horseguards Hotel is not available on Bank Holidays, 19th of March, 06th of May and the 24th - 31st of December.

How long will my experience last?

The King's Gallery lasts around 1 hour and Lunch will be around 1 hour also.

How many people is this experience for?

This experience is for two people, there will be others there on the day.

What else do I need to know?

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

How will I receive my gift experience voucher?

On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:

• eVoucher: within 15 minutes ( Free ) 
• eVoucher: direct to recipient on a specific date ( Free ) 
• Royal Mail 1st class: 3-5 working days ( Free ) 
• Special Delivery: Next Day when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday via DPD ( £7.99 )