Royal Institute of British Architects

Royal Institute of British Architects is a art gallery Marylebone London located in United Kingdom.

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  • Phone

    +44 20 7580 5533

  • Website

    architecture.com

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  • Type

    Art Gallery

Address

66 Portland Pl London Greater London W1B 1AD United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes

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architecture coffee scenic views quiet breakfast food exhibits bookshop events conferences summer lunch library courtyard on the ground
London London

There are great views of central London from the upper floors - so get exploring! The building is open to the public. Free entry to all the exhibitions , library , bookshop and coffee shop .

Guy Corbet

Good venue for events , and great view from the top across London

Claire Boyles

The PSA (professional speaking association) meets here the 3rd Saturday of each month. A brilliant professional network of professional speakers.

Doreen Joy

Thoroughly fascinating place for many architecturally-related exhibitions and events ... and a Magnetic North gig!

National Maritime Museum

The building’s architect, George Grey Wornum (1888-1957), designed the 1st class interiors of RMS ‘Queen Elizabeth’ when the liner was refitted after active service in WWII. Find your maritime story. Read more

Simon Saint

Always great architectural exhibitions and the bookshop is dangerous!

Chris Rees

Great museum that not many people know about so quiet

Phil Sainter ????????

Great building and a nice coffee shop on the ground floor

Charlotte Beckett

The most civilised place for a meeting, coffee or quiet contemplation.

Brighty

Avoid the lifts (unless you need to head to the sixth floor)

ISIS London Central

Visit here if you are studying architecture !

Tommy K

Great Charles Rene mackintosh.

Simon Shaw

The best architectural bookshop in London

Simon Shaw

Watch out for the squid ink risotto . Fantastic.

Simon Shaw

The best architectural bookshop in London.

Ben W

Wifi password is ribawifi (all lower case)

Sarah Rogers

Brilliant courtyard for summer lunches .

Curro Perez Alcantara

The library is closed on Mondays

Jon Thomson

A cut above your average coffee stop

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7.3
Café
Royal Institute of British Architects Cafe

I bring people here for meetings: great building, decent coffee - and delightfully quiet. Hidden gem - shhhhhhhhhh. - Karyn Fleeting

Library
RIBA British Architectural Library

A great place for research about architecture and a quiet place to study the large collection of old and new books and journals. The best view is from the upper gallery. Free entry, but bring I.D! - London London

9.0
Art Gallery
Barbican Art Gallery

The Food Hall serves excellent hot meals for a very good price for this part of London. Generous portions! - Tom Bisely

9.1
Art Gallery
William Morris Gallery

Great little museum. Parking hearty is not easy, plan your visit via public transport. - Phil X

7.4
Art Gallery
Bold Tendencies

Nice ambience upstairs. - Chris R (thechristophe)

9.6
Park
Regent's Park

Wonderful park with great landscaping. So chill and easy to visit. Best park in London. - Yusuf Uzun

6.5
Pub
The Masons Arms

Great value, great tasting Thai food. The curries and Pad Thai noodles are recommended. Book ahead or get here early on Friday lunchtimes as it can be popular. Extra seats upstairs. - London London