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Professional Institute and Event Venue

Royal Institute of British Architects

London — W1B 1AD

350

Max Capacity

FROM

£1300

Per Day

4.7

6 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Royal Institute of British Architects, housed in a magnificent Grade II* listed Art Deco building on Portland Place, offers exceptional event spaces in the heart of London's West End. Designed by Grey Wornum and completed in 1934, this architectural masterpiece features stunning original features including marble floors, period lighting, and beautiful murals. The venue provides flexible spaces suitable for conferences, meetings, receptions, and cultural events, with modern facilities seamlessly integrated into the historic setting. Located minutes from Oxford Circus and Great Portland Street stations, RIBA combines architectural heritage with contemporary event services to create memorable experiences for delegates and guests.

Room Capacities

theatre

220

boardroom

classroom

120

u shape

cabaret

150

reception

350

dining

180

banquet

160

Pricing

Day rates from £1300

Pricing varies by room, duration, and event requirements. Corporate rates and member discounts available. Catering packages optional.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Catering services

Historic architecture

Central London location

Grade II* listed building

Professional event support

Flexible room configurations

Natural daylight

Air conditioning

WiFi

AV & Technical

Digital projectors

LED screens

PA system

wireless microphones

video conferencing

high-speed Wi-Fi

lecterns

staging

lighting control

Ideal For

ConferencesCorporate EventsAward CeremoniesExhibitionsLecturesProduct LaunchesNetworking Events

Location & Access

66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD

Great Portland Street Underground (Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines) - 3 minutes walk; Oxford Circus Underground (Central, Northern, Victoria, and Elizabeth lines) - 8 minutes walk; Regent's Park Underground (Bakerloo line) - 10 minutes walk; Multiple bus routes on Portland Place and Regent Street

Limited street parking available. Nearest car parks: Cavendish Square Car Park (5 minutes), John Lewis Oxford Street Car Park (8 minutes), Q-Park Cavendish Square

Wheelchair accessible