12 Of London’s Coolest Coworking Spaces
BEST FOR: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WEWORK
One of the biggest coworking companies out there, WeWork’s central London space, The Monument, is one of the largest sites in the capital. It offers private office rental, a flexible hot-desking membership or a dedicated desk membership if you’ve got a favourite spot. As well as all the standard amenities, The Monument also has a large outdoor space, barista-grade coffee bar, convenience store, bike storage and showers. Plus multiple well-stocked kitchens that are cleaned every two hours. WeWork also has venues at Liverpool Street, Paddington, Soho and Hoxton, with more than 60 sites in total across London.
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BEST FOR: ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS WORKERS
THE FISHERIES
In London Fields, The Fisheries is a zero-carbon office space comprising 30 studios and 150 desks along with meeting rooms, a photography studio, large events space and a podcast recording studio. Its sleek design delivers a cool, relaxed working environment, with plenty of breakout spaces for when you really need to chill out. There’s a selection of showers and lockers available to members, as well as bike storage and kitchens offering complimentary tea and coffee. The Fisheries is open 24 hours a day and membership starts at £200 a month, which includes a spot at the weekly working lunch.
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BEST FOR: TRAVEL LINKS
WORK LIFE
Work Life has six spaces across London, as well as sites in Reading and Manchester, all of which are within ten minutes’ walk of a station. Once you’ve picked a location, you’ve got four desk options: Private Offices, Managed Offices, Dedicated Desks and Hot Desks. Hot desking runs on a pay-as-you-go basis, while private offices and dedicated desks require more commitment. As a member, you’ll be granted seven-day-a-week access to all sites, as well as the chance to sign up to beer and pizza nights, access exclusive discounts with Work Life partners and enjoy decent coffee on tap. Work Life sites are also pet friendly.
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Best For: Expert Advice On Hand
HUCKLETREE
Huckletree has memberships to suit every type of worker. ‘Light’ lets you head into any location for ten days a month, while Floating is more flexible and Resident sets you up with a dedicated desk. If you need something bigger or more private, there are studios and suites across five London locations as well as spaces in Dublin and Manchester. Whichever location works best for you, you’ll be able to sign up to a variety of networking events and fitness classes. As an added bonus, members can pick the brains of industry experts, with advice readily available on everything from legal issues to crowdfunding.
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BEST FOR: CREATIVES
MAKERVERSITY
Makerversity is a coworking space designed exclusively with creatives in mind. The London site can be found in the basement of Somerset House and has capacity for approximately 350 members. Along with the standard desks and offices, this coworking space also provides members with all the necessary machines, tools and advice they might need including a textile workshop, podcast studio, an impressive events calendar and a digital workshop. Fixed desk membership starts at £390 a month – which includes access to all tools and equipment – while roaming starts at £240.
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BEST FOR: ADDED BENEFITS
THE MINISTRY
This coworking space is housed in a Victorian printworks in East London, giving members the space to work, relax and socialise under one roof. Hot desk membership is paid for monthly and starts at £200. If you’re planning to head to the site after 5pm, specific evening packages start at £50 a month. Benefits of all memberships include a gym with a PT, terrace, well-stocked bar and a hefty wellbeing programme. When the lights go down, there’s an events calendar of movie nights, DJ sessions, stand-up comedy gigs and cocktail masterclasses alongside business development workshops.
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BEST FOR: IMPRESSING GUESTS
SOHO WORKS
From the team behind Soho House, Soho Works is a coworking concept with five London locations and another five sites across the globe. There are three types of memberships available – Lounge, Desk and Office – all of which grant you access to all the sites in every country. Lounge lets you hot desk flexibly, Desk secures you a dedicated desk with a storage locker, and Office gets you a private workspace. All memberships come with a curated calendar of events and workshops run by industry leaders, as well as unlimited use of photo studios, recording equipment and screening rooms. As you’d expect, all spaces are impressively stylish – think funky lighting, pops of colour and interesting furniture.
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BEST FOR: FLEXI MEMBERSHIPS
SECOND HOME
Second Home has four sites across London: Spitalfields, Holland Park, London Fields and Clerkenwell Green. Each location has a retro feel, with bright colours and plenty of natural light. There are five memberships on offer – Flex, Studio, Roaming, Resident and Community – which vary from hot desking to renting a dedicated space. Extras include an on-site ops team, unlimited printing, event spaces and meeting rooms plus a café with all-day dining. When it comes to downtime, there are plenty of breakout spaces at all Second Home locations, as well as a hefty programme of wellness events.
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BEST FOR: PAY AS YOU GO WORKING
UNCOMMON
Uncommon runs four London sites: Fulham, Borough, Liverpool Street and Highbury & Islington. The last of those is a ten-minute train journey from King’s Cross and close to Highbury Park should you fancy an al fresco lunch or midday run. If you’re not ready to commit to a full membership just yet, choose to pay as you go or opt for a weekend pass, which lets you rock up whenever you need a fresh burst of inspiration or change of scenery. Uncommon also offers a plethora of on-site benefits at each location, such as coffee bars and cool outdoor spaces that host drinks nights and BBQs. The sites are also dog friendly.
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BEST FOR: SOMETHING SMART
THE CLUBHOUSE
Positioning itself as London’s leading business members club, The Clubhouse in Mayfair is a solid option for those that want a sleek coworking space with a bit more privacy. Executive membership is the standard option – created for those that need a central London base at least five days a month – and starts from £190. It gets you access to all Clubhouse facilities, including presentation rooms, meeting rooms, hosting rights and complimentary refreshments. Membership rates increase based on the amount of days you’re planning on coming in.
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BEST FOR: CASUAL WORKING
LABS
LABS’ Camden location is the ideal spot for those needing a chilled, casual coworking facility. Made up of four spaces – Lockside, Triangle, Atrium and Hawley Wharf – it's a light and bright spot where you can hot desk and hold events. LABS members get access to all the open spaces, a gym and breakout area. Plus, there are regular cleaning services, showers, tea and coffee on tap, and pets are allowed. Membership prices are available on request. When you leave the space, you’ve got bustling Camden Market on your doorstep.
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BEST FOR: STARTUPS OR SMALL TEAMS
The Loft
Around the corner from Queen's Park station, The Loft is 15 minutes from central London on the Bakerloo line. There are three memberships on offer: Remote Worker, Resident and Private Studio. Remote Worker is the most flexible, designed for those looking for a space for a few days a month, with prices starting from £79. Resident gets you a fixed desk to call your own within the open-plan office area, while Private Studio offers up a closed-off workspace with enough room to fit a team of 12. Along with all the essentials – meeting rooms, speedy broadband and a well-stocked kitchen – The Loft also promises a light-filled and relaxed environment, ergonomic chairs and handy bike storage.
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