The perfect weekend · Friday
Photo: Rules
Dinner at Rules
Classic British cooking at London's oldest restaurant, opened by Thomas Rule in 1798 on Maiden Lane in Covent Garden; on Fridays the kitchen takes last orders at 23:30.

| When | Friday, 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Where | Rules |
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Checked on rules.co.uk, openstreetmap.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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