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London’s Best Cafes and Coffee Shops for Working Remotely

These London coffee shops offer the rare combination of space, atmosphere and a seat worth keeping for hours.

Being stuck in an office or at a cramped desk at home can get tedious. And if the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that you can work from almost anywhere. While many people have since returned to the office, work has remained flexible for others. Having the right place to work remotely can make a huge difference in productivity. Light, atmosphere, location and views can impact how a space feels and what you can get done while there. And when you’re on the road, being stuck in a hotel room often starts to feel tedious and cramped, and can be isolating if you’re used to being in an office. Those in London, whether local or visiting, are in luck, as the city is quite conducive to remote working, especially if you enjoy answering emails with a good coffee in hand. 

The city’s many neighborhoods are filled with cafes and coffee shops that cater to remote workers looking for somewhere to meet with colleagues or a quiet working space, from the buzzy area of Shoreditch to the centrally-located Fitzrovia. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, discerning space to focus or a livelier option to keep the energy high, there is a WFH option out there for you (yes, even if you don’t have a Soho House membership to take advantage of). Here are 14 of the best cafes and coffee shops to work from home in London, including hotel lounges, hipster coffee joints and museum cafes.

London's Top Cafes and Coffee Shops for WFH

Redemption Roasters Holborn

Attendant Coffee Roasters Shoreditch

Wellcome Collection Café

Barbican Cinema Café & Bar

54 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3BL

If you want somewhere cool and casual to work, FWD:Coffee is just the place. They bill their three locations as “a space to socialize, think, create and get inspired,” which might be exactly what you need to get that screenplay or proposal over the line. The Farringdon address offers seating, big windows, and enough food options that you can spend the day there. Remote workers are welcome, rather than hustled out, making this a good choice if you have a lot to do.

51 Margaret St, London W1W........

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