The RIBA

Visit 66 Portland Place

We welcome everyone to the London base of the RIBA at 66 Portland Place - the building is open for all to enjoy.

Map & directions| About 66 Portland Place|
Opening hours| Guided tours|

Your visit

In addition to the architecture and decoration you’ll also find galleries with exhibitions| covering many angles of building design, an inviting bookshop|, the incredible Library| and, in our restaurant, café and bar|, some great places to meet, eat and drink. Rooms - from small meeting rooms to grand halls - can also be hired| for functions, conferences or seminars.

We hope to see you soon.

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About 66 Portland Place

Opened in 1934, the building’s design was the result of a competition winning entry by the architect George Grey Wornum. With its rich applied decoration and sculpture, it is a classic and stunning example of early 1930s Art Deco architecture. You can discover more about this amazing building by downloading our free guide| (360kB). Why not print it out and bring it with you when you visit?

Guided tours

The guide has been complied by the Library who also conduct guided group tours by appointment. For further details and tour bookings please email info@riba.org|.

Opening hours

Ground floor 

Bookshop*

Monday - Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm

RIBA Bar

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

1st Floor

RIBA restaurant

Monday to Friday 12 - 3pm
Tuesday 6 - 9pm

(From 8am - 12pm the restaurant area is open and refreshments can be ordered from the RIBA Café Menu.)

RIBA Café

Monday to Friday 8am-6pm

Please note that the RIBA Café and restaurant may be closed early some weekday evenings for events; to avoid disappointment please call 020 7307 3888 to check opening times (members can check RIBAnet for this information).

To book a table please call 020 7307 3747 or 0207 631 0467. Alternatively you can email restaurant@riba.org|.

3rd Floor

British Architectural Library

For Library opening hours see Library visitor information|.

The British Architectural Library is open to members, and to non-members, on production of proof of identity e.g. passport, driving licence, student university ID card.

1st and 2nd Floors

Exhibitions

Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm.

General RIBA closures

The RIBA is always closed Easter weekend, between Christmas and New Year and all bank holidays. Please phone ahead if you are unsure of opening times.