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33 Portland Place

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33 Portland Place, London W1B 1QG, United Kingdom
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Prestigious Grade II* listed venue in the heart of London's West End, home to the Royal Institute of British Architects.

About This Venue

33 Portland Place is the historic headquarters of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), housed in a magnificent Grade II* listed Art Deco building designed by Grey Wornum in 1934. Located in London's prestigious Fitzrovia district, this iconic venue offers elegant meeting rooms, conference facilities, and event spaces with architectural significance. The building features stunning period details including marble columns, terrazzo floors, and beautiful decorative elements. With flexible spaces accommodating from 10 to 400 delegates, it provides a unique setting for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions in the heart of the West End, just minutes from Oxford Circus and the BBC Broadcasting House.

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Indicative Budget
£9,000£17,000
Typical day-delegate event for ~200 guests
Capacity (max)
400
Typical attendees
200
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (200 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

400
Maximum Capacity
250
Theatre Style
400
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Florence Hall

180
250
4050120

Council Chamber

85
80
303540

Jarvis Hall

65
60
242830

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 250 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment
Air conditioning
Historic architecture
Central London location
Catering services
Event planning
Photography permitted
Licensed bar

📐 Space Specifications

800
Total Space (m²)
3.5m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Multiple projectors
Large screens
Professional PA system
Wireless microphones
High-speed Wi-Fi
Video conferencing facilities
Lighting control
Stage equipment

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences
📋Corporate meetings
📋Training seminars
📋Product launches
📋AGMs
📋Award ceremonies

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceAccessible toiletsHearing loop availableStep-free access to ground floor

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Oxford Circus Underground (Central, Northern, Victoria lines) 3 minutes walk. Regent's Park Underground (Bakerloo line) 5 minutes walk. Great Portland Street Underground (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) 7 minutes walk. Multiple bus routes on Regent Street and Oxford Street. Heathrow Airport 45 minutes via Tube.

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

NCP car parks within 5 minutes walk. Q-Park Oxford Street and Cavendish Square car parks nearby. Limited street parking with restrictions. Public transport recommended.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

250
theatre
40
boardroom
120
classroom
50
u shape
80
cabaret
400
reception
120
dining
100
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 400 delegates in theatre style, 300 cabaret style, 250 classroom style
What AV equipment is available?
Full professional AV setup included with technical support available
Is catering available?
In-house catering team providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment options
Is there parking available?
Limited on-street parking, nearby public car parks available, excellent public transport links

Location & Contact

📍 Address

33 Portland Place
W1B 1QG, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Historic VenueCorporate EventsMeeting RoomsReception Venue

Venue Location

33 Portland Place, London, W1B 1QG

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 400 delegates in theatre style, 300 cabaret style, 250 classroom style

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full professional AV setup included with technical support available

Q: Is catering available?

A: In-house catering team providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment options

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-street parking, nearby public car parks available, excellent public transport links

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️
British Broadcasting Corporation Experience Centre
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 3 minutes walk
🏛️
Wallace Collection Art Gallery
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 6 minutes walk
🏛️
Royal Academy of Arts
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk
🏛️
British Museum
1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 minutes walk
🏛️
National Portrait Gallery
1.5 km (0.9 mi)

🎭Theatre

🎭
Royal Opera House Covent Garden
1.8 km (1.1 mi)
🎭
London Palladium Theatre
0.7 km (0.4 mi)• 8 minutes walk

🌳Gardens

🌳
Regent's Park Royal Gardens
0.6 km (0.4 mi)• 7 minutes walk
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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