RIBA Restaurant
About
Riba Cafe serve a variety of light meals as well as sandwiches, snacks and beverages and is situated on the first floor of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Venue Details & Map
RIBA Restaurant
- Address
-
66 Portland PlaceLondonW1B 1AD
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)844 824 6709
- restaurant.riba@inst.riba.org
- Public transport:
- Tube: Regent's Park, Great Portland S
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access into the Building
- Flat routes from parking area to entrance
- Full, non-assisted wheelchair access
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
- Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Accessible Communication Facilities
- Hearing loop system
- Accessible Venue Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Booking Facilities
- Group bookings accepted
- Event Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Breakout Rooms
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- Event facilities
- In house AV available
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Offers charity rates
- Raked or tiered seating offered
- Venue can display vehicles inside
- Payment Facilities
- Credit cards accepted
- Debit cards accepted
- Euros accepted
- Traveller cheques accepted
Yelp Reviews
7.00 out of 5
based on 7 reviews
Top 5 reviews of RIBA Restaurant
I'm really surprised by some of the negative reviews here. I ate here on Wednesday and was really impressed by not just the building but by the outdoor dining setup, extremely well presented plates and most importantly the price I don't think there was a main more than £20. I agree that the cafe and in fact the inside part of the restaurant is a little odd in its setup but if the sun ever... more
Any restaurant located within the Royal Institute of British Architecture is bound to impress, and RIBA Cafe is no exception.
While you might not even know that there was a dining area within the very official, government-looking building, RIBA's sky-high ceilings and open floors make for a very unique dining experience that can accommodate either a pair or a large party.
While a bit... more
Come here for the sense of calm, the high ceilings and the architectural flourishes. But not for the food or weird layout of some of the tables.
A good meeting place. more
I wasn't really impressed with this place. Well, that's what I get when I neglect some of the not-so-positive reviews here. Place was good both in terms of location and interior design, I love those weirdly placed tables and chairs. As for the food - it's really not worth it - it was expensive and did not wow me at all. It's obvious that they try hard to impress you with an excellent... more
Returned here after an industry function to try the afternoon tea menu on the recently revamped terrace. The champagne afternoon tea starts with a wooden presentation box of the Twinings teas on offer to choose from. After sniffing and shaking through the 9 or so varieties, my friend and I both plumped for Earl Grey tea. Next out was a glass of champers before the tiered platter that housed... more