​The RIBA Cafe at 66 Portland Place

Our cafe is a tranquil space to enjoy a speciality coffee, homemade cake and artisan sandwich with comfy sofas and space to work.

Just moments from the bustle of Oxford Street and green spaces of Regent’s Park, it’s the perfect place to relax after seeing one of our free exhibitions, enjoy one of our coffee table books available to purchase at the RIBA Bookshop, or just grabbing a drink to go.

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm

Please note: The RIBA Cafe will be closed for the holiday season from 20 December 2023 and will reopen on 2 January 2024.

The RIBA Cafe offers free WiFi and step-free access, on the ground floor at 66 Portland Place. Plan your visit.

Special offers

• enjoy a coffee and a mini pastry before 11.30am for £3.60
• any hot drink and a sweet treat after 2.30pm for £4
• RIBA Members receive 20% off all full price menu items

Please note: special offers are subject to availability and change.

Sample menu

All items are subject to availability

Breakfast - served until 11am

• Selection of croissants and Danish - 80p
• Luxury filled croissants - £3.50
• Cinnamon buns - £3.50
• Sticky toffee pecan buns - £2.40
• The breakfast sandwich - £3.50

Lunch - served from 11am

• Artisan sandwich selection - £5.50
• The RIBA pork, caramelised onion and Lincolnshire poacher sausage roll - £3.50
• Vegan sausage roll - £3.50
• Chef's seasonal salad - £3.50
• Chef's daily soup and bread roll - £5.50

Cakes and sweet treats

• Freshly baked cakes and slices - from £2 (see the counter for homemade treat selections)
• Bite-size sweat treats such as madeleines and stollen - from 80p
• Fresh fruit - from £1

Drinks

• Espresso - £2.50
• Cappuccino/Flat White/Latte - £3.50
• Hot Chocolate - £3.25
• Tea (cup or pot) - from £3.50
• Kombucha - £2.40
• Artisan sodas - £2.30
• Can soft drinks - £2.15

Please note the RIBA Cafe is cashless. We accept all major credit and debit cards.

Coffee for good

Our friends at Company of Cooks are proud to partner with Union Hand-Roasted Coffee and Well Grounded to create the Community Blend. The blend supports those at origin and those preparing and serving this unique coffee, ensuring that every cup you enjoy benefits the local and global community.

Find out more about the Community Blend. (PDF)

Looking for a good read while you relax in the RIBA Cafe?

Flick through our selection of the best award-winning RIBA books while enjoying a drink and sweet treat.

Want to take it home? The RIBA Bookshop offers our full selection to purchase.