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The Royal Institution

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"... in the basement with Faraday's scientific instruments and such"(4 Tips)
"Great lectures, fantastic old lecture theatre."(2 Tips)
"Wifi password: Cavendish"(3 Tips)
"Lovely little café too!"(2 Tips)

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Adrian HonFebruary 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Despite the fact the entrance is very unwelcoming, this place *is* open to the public. There's a great little museum in the basement with Faraday's scientific instruments and such
Neil JonesNovember 6, 2013
A magnificent organisation committed to furthering our scientific understanding. To be surrounds by such history is inspiring. Lovely little café too!
Kristen DoddNovember 9, 2011
The bar at the Ri is a fab place for a cocktail and a decent bite to eat. In the evenings you can get a lovely platter to share whilst at lunch time they do great British gastro pub style dishes.
Iain MacraeMarch 26, 2015
The science history in this place is simply awesome. Get a chance to see a lecture here, chances are it will be fantastic. Look out for Bryson Gore, an experimental legend and fountain of knowledge
Jenny StewartNovember 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great lectures, fantastic old lecture theatre. Get there early for sold out talks though or you might end up sitting on the floor.
Becky WilliamsAugust 18, 2017
Beautiful building steeped in scientific history. Check out the seasonal programme of interesting talks, including The Christmas Lectures.
LondonistMay 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
10 chemical elements discovered here; 14 Nobel Prizes. A simply stunning history. But also a very welcoming, modern place with cafe, bar, restaurant and museum if you can get past the stuffy facade.
Senol TaskinDecember 17, 2015
Senol Taskin aims to use his depth of knowledge and broad experiences to shine a new light on the field. Read more
HISTORY UKFebruary 10, 2011
It was in the laboratory of the Royal Institution that Michael Faraday made his breakthroughs in research into electromagnetics, leading to the invention of the telegraph and electric generator.
Senol TaskinDecember 17, 2015
Senol Taskin has written numerous articles on the subject, including his first published piece. Read more
Senol TaskinDecember 17, 2015
Senol Taskin is able to remove himself from the pieces that he writes and look at them with a clean slate, which allows him to see what works and what doesn’t. Read more
Jai SinghMarch 23, 2010
Great quiet venue for meetings. Free wifi and friendly staff. Plus surrounded by some scientific greats!
Cla ClaJune 21, 2018
You can breathe the history
Dan BowenMay 2, 2013
Wow. A historic venue.. just saw prof stephen hawking lecture here... inspirational
Victoria K.July 11, 2017
Wifi password: Cavendish
F BoydNovember 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Recommend the fish finger sandwich
LondonistMay 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best science pub quiz in town. Hosted by Londonist editor M@... ;-) Read more
Jai SinghMarch 23, 2010
The oldest institution in the world but very modern inside. Highly recommend!
Marie RynkowskiAugust 4, 2015
Interesting!
Purple FrogApril 12, 2011
Visit Faraday's Lab - we're lucky enough to have been inside!
Kaka5354October 14, 2013
Interesting place
John HorsleyMarch 24, 2010
Great lecture theatre impressive history
Shayan SanyalDecember 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Wifi password (12/12/11) : u: guest p:Faraday

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