Rules, London’s oldest restaurant, donated to National Trust
Summary
Rules, London’s oldest restaurant founded in 1798, has been donated to the National Trust by its current owner, JP Mayhew. The National Trust will own and protect the historic building and interior, while the restaurant business is now run by its general manager, Ricky McMenemy, as a tenant.Key Facts
- Rules was established in 1798 in Covent Garden, London.
- The restaurant has survived 9 British monarchs and 45 prime ministers.
- Rules is known for its traditional meat-focused menu and historic interior.
- JP Mayhew, who bought Rules in 1984, donated the building and contents to the National Trust.
- The donation is valued at £11 million, one of the National Trust’s largest recent gifts.
- The National Trust owns 39 historic pubs and some country house hotels but has not previously owned a restaurant.
- Ricky McMenemy, the restaurant’s general manager since before 2022, now leases the restaurant from the National Trust.
- The National Trust will maintain the building and its heritage but will have limited involvement in the restaurant’s daily operations or menu.
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