Royal Institute of British Architects

Riba venues, the conference and events arm of the royal institute of british architects is located between the buzz of oxford street and the tranquillity of regent’s park in london. The light-flooded riba headquarters was opened by king george v and queen mary in 1934 and represents the best of british architecture. The open design incorporates floor-to-ceiling windows, creating an oasis of light and space. Riba venues’ event facilities host conferences, meetings, dinners, receptions, weddings and creative events for up to 400 guests. The three roof terraces offer rare outside space and panoramic views of london can be enjoyed from all rooms on the top floors. Today riba venues plays host to a vast range of events for corporates, associations, charities and private clients. In addition to its 400 seating tiered auditorium, all its meeting spaces have large, bright windows and offer modern technology. Its art deco interiors add a touch of period romance to special occasions, weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The venue has also provided the backdrop to many films, fashion shows and tv productions. The catering team here at riba venues has built a reputation for fine food and a seamless service for any event. The menus on offer range from breakfast canapés to fine evening dining and every dish is prepared on the premises using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients in support of our approach to ethical, local provenance. The venue’s vision and strength is built upon consistent delivery of a quality experience. Riba regularly exhibits world-class architecture drawings, models and photographs which are an added attraction for guests attending events at riba venues. The building also houses an extensive architecture bookshop, a café, a restaurant and one of the finest architectural libraries in the world.

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66 Portland Place London
London
England
W1B 1AD

Hotel Stars

  • 4
  • 5

Venue Type

  • Auditoriums
  • Castles & Historic Houses
  • Wedding Venues - Licensed
  • Wedding Venues - Reception
  • Outdoor Event Space
  • Roof Gardens & Terraces

Venue Features

  • Contemporary Venues
  • Green Venues
  • Team Building Facilities

Event Type

  • Dinner
  • Wedding
  • Meeting
  • Conference
  • Party
  • Corporate Entertainment

17 Meeting Rooms Available

Room Layout
  • jarvis auditorium

    jarvis auditorium
    Capacity
    0
    0
    220
    0
    400
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 8.2m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 15.8m
    Floor: 129.6 m2
  • the florence hall

    the florence hall
    Capacity
    0
    0
    400
    0
    300
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 17.4m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 18.5m
    Floor: 321.9 m2
  • wren room

    wren room
    Capacity
    35
    40
    130
    70
    100
    54
    Dimensions
    Width: 9.3m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 14m
    Floor: 130.2 m2
  • lutyens room

    lutyens room
    Capacity
    20
    30
    70
    40
    70
    20
    Dimensions
    Width: 4.8m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 17.5m
    Floor: 84 m2
  • aston webb

    aston webb
    Capacity
    18
    22
    30
    0
    40
    18
    Dimensions
    Width: 5.8m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 8.5m
    Floor: 49.3 m2
  • hawksmoor room

    hawksmoor room
    Capacity
    10
    20
    30
    0
    25
    12
    Dimensions
    Width: 4.5m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 8.6m
    Floor: 38.7 m2
  • riba gallery

    riba gallery
    Capacity
    0
    0
    120
    63
    126
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 6.1m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 17.9m
    Floor: 109.2 m2
  • wornum room

    wornum room
    Capacity
    0
    16
    0
    0
    20
    12
    Dimensions
    Width: 5.2m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 6.7m
    Floor: 34.8 m2
  • soane room

    soane room
    Capacity
    0
    16
    0
    0
    20
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 5m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 6.5m
    Floor: 32.5 m2
  • council chamber

    council chamber
    Capacity
    0
    40
    60
    0
    60
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 7.5m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 11.7m
    Floor: 87.8 m2
  • stirling room

    stirling room
    Capacity
    0
    30
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 4.8m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 11.3m
    Floor: 54.2 m2
  • voysey room

    voysey room
    Capacity
    0
    0
    0
    0
    23
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 5.4m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 5.5m
    Floor: 29.7 m2
  • unwin room

    unwin room
    Capacity
    0
    20
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 5.4m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 7.6m
    Floor: 41 m2
  • ladsun room

    ladsun room
    Capacity
    0
    0
    0
    30
    63
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 5.3m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 13.4m
    Floor: 71 m2
  • alexander harvey room

    alexander harvey room
    Capacity
    0
    18
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 4.4m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 8.4m
    Floor: 37 m2
  • nash rooms

    nash rooms
    Capacity
    0
    8
    0
    6
    10
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 3.2m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 4.3m
    Floor: 13.8 m2
  • martin room

    martin room
    Capacity
    0
    16
    0
    0
    25
    0
    Dimensions
    Width: 4.2m
    Height: 0m
    Length: 6.5m
    Floor: 27.3 m2

Location

66 Portland Place London, London, England, W1B 1AD