Rules

Rules which is one of the oldest restaurants in London, founded in 1798 by Thomas Rule, is located in Covent Garden. It started off as an oyster bar and quickly became a hit. It now serves traditional British cuisine, with a focus on the classic game. The restaurant has only had three proprietors in its 200-year history and has served some of the world's most famous writers, artists, politicians, film stars, and monarchs. It has been a popular lunch destination for literary giants like Charles Dickens, with the restaurant's private dining room bearing his name.

There is also a dining room named after Graham Greene, which was used by the novelist during his visit to London and featured in his work "The End of the Affair." Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, John Le Carré, Dick Francis, and Claire Rayner have all mentioned it in their writings.

The restaurant specializes in British cuisine, including pies and puddings, as well as traditional game cooking. Rules serve 18,000 game birds each year, more than any other restaurant in the United Kingdom. The restaurant's decor has retained much of its original aesthetic, with portraits, cartoons, and paintings from the British cultural and political past adorning the walls.

Location: 34-35 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LB, UK

Phone: 020 7836 5314

Website: rules.co.uk