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Royal Institute of British Architects

Art Gallery, Convention Center, and Museum
Marylebone, London
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    Simon S.
    "The best architectural bookshop in London."(4 Tips)
    Phil S.
    "Great building and a nice coffee shop on the ground floor"(4 Tips)
    Guy C.
    "Good venue for events, and great view from the top across London"(2 Tips)
    Chris R.
    "Great museum that not many people know about so quiet"(2 Tips)
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  • London L.heart icon on user image
    London LondonDecember 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Guy CorbetMay 9, 2015
    Good venue for events, and great view from the top across London
  • Claire B.
    Claire BoylesMay 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The PSA (professional speaking association) meets here the 3rd Saturday of each month. A brilliant professional network of professional speakers.
  • Doreen Joyheart icon on user image
    Doreen JoyNovember 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Thoroughly fascinating place for many architecturally-related exhibitions and events... and a Magnetic North gig!
  • National Maritime M.
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    Simon SaintMarch 7, 2015
    Always great architectural exhibitions and the bookshop is dangerous!
  • Phil S.
    Phil Sainter 🇬🇧August 7, 2014
    Great building and a nice coffee shop on the ground floor
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris ReesMarch 14, 2016
    Great museum that not many people know about so quiet
  • Charlotte B.
    The most civilised place for a meeting, coffee or quiet contemplation.
  • ISIS L.
    Visit here if you are studying architecture!
  • Brightyheart icon on user image
    BrightyNovember 26, 2015
    Avoid the lifts (unless you need to head to the sixth floor)
  • Tommy K.heart icon on user image
    Tommy KJune 2, 2015
    Great Charles Rene mackintosh.
  • Simon S.
    Simon ShawJune 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The best architectural bookshop in London.
  • Simon S.
    Simon ShawJune 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch out for the squid ink risotto. Fantastic.
  • Simon S.
    Simon ShawJune 14, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The best architectural bookshop in London
  • Jon T.
    Jon ThomsonNovember 8, 2011
    A cut above your average coffee stop
  • Ben W.
    Ben WJuly 6, 2010
    Wifi password is ribawifi (all lower case)
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RogersJune 25, 2010
    Brilliant courtyard for summer lunches.
  • Curro P.
    The library is closed on Mondays
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