Coworking spaces have become more important than ever before. After the pandemic, more and more companies follow a remote first or hybrid working model and more and more professionals embrace the work from anywhere. “Anywhere” really means that it can be anywhere, the clear winners in the location hunt however remain the home office and coworking spaces.
We already looked at coworking spaces in Manchester, workspaces in other UK locations and we can recommend cafes in London to work from, today we look at the best workspaces in East London.
Mainyard Studios
Mainyard Studios Tower Hamlets, located in the charming Mile End neighborhood, offers a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing coworking environment. Bathed in abundant natural light, adorned with original wooden flooring, and featuring a delightful rooftop terrace and a lush back garden, this space exudes a sense of tranquility and creativity.
Conveniently accessible via bus or train, and just a brief stroll away from Mile End tube, Bow Road tube, and Bow Church DLR, Mainyard Studios Tower Hamlets provides a prime location for your workspace needs.
Moreover, you’ll find a supportive and engaging community here, ready to lend an ear to your ideas, address your inquiries, and connect you with valuable resources and individuals who can contribute to your personal and professional growth. It serves as your boundless source of inspiration.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Closest station: Bow Road
Available packages: Day passes and meeting rooms, local memberships, private offices
Special offers: Discounted day passes for Othership Premium Members
Whitechapel Think Factory
When we say, “workspace in a hotel”, we usually mean the lobby that is not used throughout the day. This one is different. The Holiday Inn Whitechapel offers a private coworking space providing floor-to-ceiling natural daylight. At Whitechapel Think Factory, you can get a Starbucks coffee and you get access to the gym too.
Opening hours: 24/7
Closest station: Whitechapel & Shadwell
Available packages: Hourly and day passes, meeting rooms, local memberships
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
Hatch Peckham
Hatch Peckham is a hosted workspace with a warm and friendly atmosphere. They work hard to be an accessible space and support as many local people as possible – a true community workspace with a social mission.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Closest station: Peckham Rye
Available packages: Day passes, memberships, meeting rooms
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
Cobalance Café
Looking for a coffee shop that is a bit more like a co-working space? Cobalance Café is for you! This coworking café in the heart of Shoreditch is a no-commitment workspace that you can book by the hour. Plus, there’s great coffee and plenty of choice for seats.
Opening hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., weekends 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Closest station: Old Street, Shoreditch High Street, Hoxton
Available packages: Hourly passes
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
The Worker’s League Blackheath
The former Victorian fire station has been transformed into a contemporary and stylish office space. The Worker’s League Blackheath has all the features you’d expect of modern, central London offices, but in East London. It’s dog-friendly too and has an outside area for you to relax.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Closest station: Blackheath
Available packages: Hourly and day passes, fixed desks, meeting rooms, private offices
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
Bureau – Design District
A creative workspace in East London, just a stone’s throw from North Greenwich station where the Jubilee Line will take you to London Bridge in 8 minutes and Waterloo in 11. Bureau – Design District provides opportunities to connect and grow alongside like-minded individuals and businesses.
Opening hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Closest station: North Greenwich
Available packages: Day passes
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
The Hill Hub Dartford
Hill Hub is a serviced office in the centre of Dartford. This workspace in East London is in a Grade II listed building with stunning period features including fireplaces, doors, high ceilings and more.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Closest station: Dartford
Available packages: Hourly and day passes, memberships, meeting rooms, private offices
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
Second Home Spitalfields
Modern interior, glass walls and many plants make the charm of this coworking space in East London. Brick Lane is just around the corner of Second Home Spitalfields and you’ll have plenty of choice for an afterwork drink with other flo-workers.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Closest station: Whitechapel, Liverpool Street
Available packages: Day passes, studios, meeting rooms, private offices
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
UEL Knowledge Dock
UEL Knowledge Dock is located the middle of the University of East London. It offers newly refurbished co-working facilities and office space for everyone – even if you’re days at uni have long gone by. It’s the perfect ground to nurture and grow your business.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Closest station: Cyprus
Available packages: Day passes, hot desks, memberships
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
Contingent Works
Right on the high street of suburban Bromley is Contingent Works. It is a creative and collaborative coworking space that prides itself with successful members. Their gallery will showcase great work and ideas and has an amazing list of world-changing Bromley residents.
Opening hours: Weekdays 8.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m.
Closest station: Bromley South
Available packages: Day passes, fixed desks, offices, meeting rooms, private offices
Special offers: Discounted passes for Othership Premium Members
So what next?
If you’re new to East London’s coworking scene or just looking for something a little more special than the average commercial chain offering coworking then head over to Othership to see our range of free & unique workspaces.
