Coworking spaces are becoming increasingly popular for both solo entrepreneurs and small businesses. If you’re looking for a space in London where your business can grow, develop and thrive, then a coworking office could be the perfect solution for you. Let’s take a look at our top ten picks, with options across the city for every budget and type of business.
What is a coworking space?
First things first, what do we mean by coworking?
A coworking space is a type of office where you can either rent a dedicated desk or choose to hot desk. You’ll share the space with people from other businesses, and all utilities and furniture are covered in your membership cost.
It’s a great option that offers flexibility for small and growing businesses, keeping office costs to a minimum whilst fitting in with a flexible working schedule.
Coworking has grown in popularity over the last few years, thanks to the lower costs, networking opportunities and ability to scale up or down that these types of workspaces offer. Compared to a traditional office, coworking spaces provide more flexibility for small businesses: they can add more desks to their contract if they take on more staff, come in at times that suit them, and there’s no need to commit to a long-term contract.
There are currently 23,500 coworking spaces worldwide, and this figure is expected to grow to 41,975 by the end of 2024. In the UK, London is the leader in coworking spaces, and in the first half of 2020, flexible workspace operators in the capital leased 28.4 thousand square metres of workspace.
Best coworking spaces London
Because London is such a popular location for coworking spaces, there’s a great number of options for you to choose from. We’ve picked out ten of the best to help you narrow down your decision.
Our Bow Road offices in Tower Hamlets offer the perfect creative and cultural hub for small businesses and is one of the best coworking spaces in East London.
Bustling and multicultural, East London is a haven for start-ups, particularly in the area known as East London Tech City, where big names in the industry like Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Cisco have made their name. If you want to join their ranks, consider one of these coworking spaces.
Just a few minutes from both Bow Road and Mile End tube stations, this coworking space is easily accessible and has a roster of events to help you connect with other founders and grow your business.
If you want to be in the heart of one of the most exciting areas in London, then our Whites Row coworking space could be for you. It’s just a few minutes walk from London Liverpool Street, so perfect for those who need easy access to the tube, nationwide trains and Eurostar. The office is also just a stone’s throw from Spitalfields Market, with a great choice of food, shopping and culture options to keep you and your clients entertained.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better location for a coworking space Borough High Street, just minutes from London Bridge, right in the heart of the city. This office space has plenty of amenities, including shops, restaurants and the nearby Borough Market, making it ideal for those who want to slip out of the office and into an evening social event.
The office space is bright and well-designed with fast broadband, free use of meeting rooms and excellent coffee provided, making it one of the best coworking spaces in London Bridge.
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Brick Street
Our coworking space in Brick Street, Mayfair, will impress your clients. Located in West London, this area offers something for everyone, from upmarket Kensington to Hammersmith and Fulham, offering easy access to the city centre.
Taking inspiration from the Art Deco style, these offices are decorated with golds, greens, blacks and whites and design-led furniture that makes the building look more like a five-star hotel than an office space. It’s undoubtedly one of the most stylish coworking spaces in West London.
For a prime office location in the heart of exciting Soho, consider Warwick Street. With 500 workstations spread over five floors, there’s something for every size of business in this modern coworking space.
Our coworking space in Aldersgate near St Pauls is in a prime location, with everything you need in one building – including a Virgin Active gym with the largest swimming pool in the City, perfect for a lunchtime workout in between meetings.
Aldersgate is one of the best coworking spaces in London City, an area home to the capital’s central business district, and is a great choice if you’re looking for an impressive business address in the heart of the city.
For an office in the City without the corporate feel, check out our Finsbury Pavement coworking space in Moorgate. With a space designed to boost productivity and cool, contemporary decor, you’ll feel inspired to head into the office every day.
Bordering the City of London, Farringdon is the perfect choice for those who want easy access to the City without being right in the centre of things. Our St Johns Square, in Farringdon, is a coworking space offering a modern, open-plan office that’s perfect for entrepreneurs and budding business owners.
Canary Wharf is considered London’s main financial centre, home to some of the world’s biggest banks, including HSBC. If you work in finance or a related vertical, it could be the place for you to put down roots for your business.
Our coworking space in Bank Street, Canary Wharf, is located on the 30th floor of a 32-story skyscraper, offering amazing views over the city and beyond. Canary Wharf tube station is just a few minutes walk away, and the building has 24/7 access.
For those based in North London, check out our converted warehouse turned coworking space in Finsbury Park. These offices include high-speed WiFi, meeting rooms, printing and everything else you’d expect from a state-of-the-art coworking space – and great perks like Cake Wednesday, In-Flight Friday Drinks and regular social events.
Ready to find your perfect London coworking space? From east to west, we have something in every corner of the city. Get in touch with us today to find out more.