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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

400

theatre

300

dinner

250

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of Marylebone on the prestigious Portland Place, RIBA at 66 Portland Place is one of London's finest Art Deco event venues. Home to the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Grade II* listed building combines striking 1930s architecture with contemporary event facilities, creating an exceptional setting for conferences, award ceremonies, gala dinners, product launches, exhibitions and exclusive corporate events.

Designed by George Grey Wornum and completed in 1934, the venue features an impressive collection of elegant event spaces, roof terraces and meeting rooms filled with natural daylight and original architectural detailing. From large conferences and prestigious dinners to executive meetings and networking receptions, RIBA offers a versatile environment supported by award-winning hospitality and technical expertise.

Situated between Regent's Park and Oxford Circus, the venue enjoys a prime Central London location within easy reach of the West End, Marylebone and Fitzrovia, making it one of the capital's most sought-after conference and events destinations.

Event Spaces

Florence Hall

The spectacular Florence Hall is the venue's signature event space, featuring soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, carved stone detailing and direct access to a landscaped roof terrace. Suitable for gala dinners, receptions, conferences and award ceremonies, it offers one of London's most elegant Art Deco event settings.

Jarvis Hall

Purpose-built as a tiered auditorium, Jarvis Hall provides a professional conference environment complete with integrated audiovisual technology and excellent sightlines. The space is ideal for conferences, presentations, keynote sessions and film screenings.

RIBA Gallery

The Gallery combines Art Deco interiors with natural daylight and direct access to the grand central staircase, creating an impressive setting for receptions, exhibitions, networking events and private dining.

Aston Webb Room

Rich wood panelling, period detailing and large windows overlooking Portland Place create an elegant setting for executive meetings, private dining and boardroom discussions.

Lutyens Room

A bright and contemporary meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Lutyens Room is well suited to training sessions, workshops, breakout meetings and smaller conferences.

Roof Terraces

The venue's landscaped terraces provide tranquil outdoor entertaining space overlooking central London, perfect for summer receptions, networking breaks and pre-dinner drinks.

Facilities and Services

RIBA at 66 Portland Place combines historic architecture with purpose-built event infrastructure to support conferences and corporate events of every scale. The venue offers integrated audiovisual technology, in-house technical support, high-speed Wi-Fi, flexible meeting rooms, exhibition facilities and dedicated conference spaces alongside elegant reception areas and outdoor terraces. In-house catering and event management teams deliver bespoke dining experiences and event production, while exclusive venue hire allows guests to enjoy the full range of interconnected spaces within this iconic Art Deco landmark.

Location and Access

Located at 66 Portland Place in Marylebone, the venue is approximately five minutes' walk from Regent's Park, Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus Underground stations, providing excellent access across London. The building offers step-free access to its principal event spaces and lift access between floors, while supplier loading and event logistics can be coordinated in advance with the venue team. Nearby public car parks are available for guests arriving by car.

Ideal For

Conferences
Award Ceremonies
Gala Dinners
Product Launches
Networking Events
Corporate Meetings
Exhibitions
Private Dining
Summer Parties
Exclusive Venue Hire

Key Features

Grade II* Listed Art Deco Building
Iconic Florence Hall
Purpose-Built Auditorium
Landscaped Roof Terraces
Historic Architecture
Integrated AV Technology
Flexible Meeting Rooms
In-House Catering
Central London Location
Dedicated Events Team

Why Hire

RIBA at 66 Portland Place combines architectural significance with exceptional event facilities to create one of London's most prestigious corporate venues. Its elegant Art Deco interiors, flexible event spaces and outstanding hospitality make it an exceptional choice for conferences, award ceremonies and high-profile corporate events.