6 New Coworking Spaces in London to Check Out
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If you run a small business or manage a growing team, you’ll know that finding the right workspace can make or break your day-to-day operations. London’s flexible office market has been especially active over the last year, with several standout openings across the City, West End and beyond. Whether you need a permanent desk, a private office for a small team, or somewhere to host client meetings, here are six new coworking spaces worth checking out.
- The Work Project, One Leadenhall
If you’re after a coworking space in central London with a genuinely premium feel, The Work Project‘s new Leadenhall site is hard to beat. Occupying floors 22 and 23 of One Leadenhall in the heart of the Square Mile, the space offers 30,000 sq ft of coworking and flexible office space with panoramic, 360-degree views across the London skyline. The fit-out takes design cues from the neighbouring Leadenhall Market, and the location puts you within easy reach of Bank and Liverpool Street stations. It’s a strong option for small businesses and growing teams who want a City address that signals credibility to clients from the moment they walk in.
- Huckletree, 40 Leadenhall
Also in the Leadenhall area, Huckletree has opened a new space inside 40 Leadenhall that leans more towards a destination feel than a traditional office. It’s aimed at startups ready to scale as well as established teams wanting a City presence, and it fits well alongside the area’s growing cluster of flexible workspace providers. If your business is outgrowing its current setup and you want somewhere with room to expand, this is worth a look.
- The Ministry, Borough
Founded by the team behind Ministry of Sound, The Ministry on Borough Road brings a bit of creative energy to the coworking scene, along with easy access to Borough Market. The space includes exceptional sound systems in the common areas, curated events, and wellness facilities including a yoga studio and showers. For small businesses in creative or media industries, this is a workspace that doubles as a networking opportunity, with a community built around events rather than just desks.
- Holbein Gardens, Sloane Square
For businesses who want a Belgravia address, Holbein Gardens is a new sustainable office with a rooftop garden, spread across six design-led floors totalling 26,500 sq ft. It’s just moments from Sloane Square station, making it a practical choice if your clients or team are based in that part of London. The focus on sustainability is worth noting too, as more small businesses are being asked by clients and investors to demonstrate their environmental credentials, and your choice of workspace can be part of that story.
- Citypoint by Orega, Barbican
Set in the landmark Citypoint building on Ropemaker Street, this space combines private offices with 360-degree views, on-site wellness facilities and a vibrant plaza at ground level. Connectivity is a strong selling point, with quick access to Moorgate station and the Elizabeth line. If your team needs to move around London easily for client meetings, the transport links here make a genuine difference to the working week.
- Work.Life, 10 Greycoat Place
Work.Life has built a reputation for warm, design-led workspace, and its new Victoria location continues that approach with warehouse-style windows, natural light throughout, and a 22-person boardroom on an all-inclusive membership. It’s a good fit for small businesses that want a well-designed space without the corporate feel of some of the bigger City buildings, and the Victoria location puts you close to several mainline and Underground stations.
Choosing the Right Space for Your Business
With so many options now available, the right coworking space really depends on your team’s size, budget and working style, as well as where your clients are based. A solo freelancer will have very different needs to a twenty-person team that’s scaling quickly, so it’s worth visiting a shortlist of spaces before committing. Think beyond your own commute too, and consider what impression the space will make on clients and candidates who visit your office for the first time. London’s flexible office market shows no sign of slowing down, and that’s good news for small businesses, since more competition among providers tends to mean better amenities and more flexible terms for the people actually using the desks.
