For creative Christmas parties with the added cool of a chic venue, book the unique art deco headquarters of the RIBA at 66 Portland Place, London W1. We offer fabulous rooms, exceptional catering and seasonal inspiration to make your celebration suit your style. For intimate dinners for 20 in our leather lined Aston Webb room, stunning views from the Wren Room for parties for 60 or 100, to large functions for 400 in the Florence Hall, the RIBA has it all.
Venues Manager Victoria Gordon-Ingram explains, "The RIBA is a superb venue, ideal for celebrating Christmas. Every year, people come to the RIBA just to look at our magnificent landmark Christmas tree, which stands as a stylish backdrop for your festive celebrations."
Christmas highlights from the RIBA:
- Florence Hall
For the main event, celebrate your Christmas party in the largest and most richly decorated room in the RIBA. Floor-to-ceiling windows, etched glass doors and beautifully carved stone pillars combine to create an elegant, grand space to entertain and amaze. Adjoining the hall is the wonderfully lit terrace, a perfect space for guests wishing to enjoy the night air.
- Wren and Hawksmoor Rooms
The perfect setting for a smaller, more intimate Christmas event. Enjoy a drinks reception and dinner with breathtaking rooftop views from the Sixth Floor.
- Aston Webb Room
For a seated dinner for up to twenty guests, choose this stylish, leather-lined room, offering panoramic views over Portland Plac
- Catering
Our executive chef and his highly trained team are passionate about creating the most innovative menus and delivering exceptional service, making each event at the RIBA distinctive and memorable. We source the freshest natural ingredients for our exciting, contemporary Christmas menus, with dinner, canapé, finger buffet and bowl food menus, along with delicious drinks packages, including winter cocktails and shots!
- Finishing flourishes
Flowers, crackers and presents can be added to compliment and complete your Christmas celebration. We are delighted to recommend florists, styling and entertainment solutions to enhance the venue for your perfect Christmas night. The Florence Hall is equipped with fully integrated audio-visual technologies and our experienced in-house team can advise you on how our state-of-the-art technology can best be used for your event; to keep your guests enchanted and entertained all night.
Whether you are looking for a glamorous seated dinner with dancing, an elegant cocktail and canapé reception or a themed party to celebrate the festive season, the RIBA is the perfect Christmas venue for you.
Contact the RIBA Venues Team
Telephone: 020 7307 3888
Email: venues@riba.org