A round up of London’s top spots for remote workers.
Members clubs and co-working spaces are increasingly on the rise, particularly after the pandemic encouraged people to adopt more flexible hours and locations. Such venues provide a range of work and leisure opportunities that better fit the modern era of remote and hybrid working, but it’s worth doing your research to find the right one.
We spent the day at seven different venues in London to get a taste of what’s on offer. Whether you’re looking for a space to collaborate, entertain clients, connect with like-minded people, or simply want a fantastically floral backdrop for Zoom calls – there’s a space for you.
BEST FOR: Hot-desking
25EP, Belgravia
In a nutshell: Flex by Grosvenor operates six flexible workspaces in Mayfair and Belgravia, including this three-floor venue named after its address at 25 Eccleston Place. Open 24/7, the venue offers a combination of open-plan seating and glass-walled private offices, which can accommodate from two to 40 people. Additionally, there are lounge areas, colourful break-out spaces, nine phone booths and design features such as exposed brickwork, an industrial ceiling and pops of purple and teal. Kitchens are well-equipped with large fridges, microwaves and dishwashers for those bringing a packed lunch.
Location: In Belgravia, a seven-minute walk from Victoria tube station. 25EP is part of Eccleston Yards, a courtyard with shops, restaurants and wellness facilities – ideal for business lunches or some R&R.
Perks: It’s dog-friendly, has shower facilities, bike storage, a concierge, complimentary hot drinks, and social events.
Meeting rooms: Seven, with capacity from three to 70 people, as well as a 60-person auditorium.
PACKAGES
Hot desk: This rolling monthly contract provides 24/7 access to well-equipped desks, complete with USB and plug sockets and beautiful planters. Individuals get 35 hours usage per month and free printing up to 200 pages per month. £249 per month.
Permanent desk: Individuals get a dedicated desk and private locker, 24/7 access, 15 hours of complimentary meeting room use, a registered business address so they can receive post, and free printing up to 400 pages per month. £699 + VAT per month.
Private office: Companies get a lockable 24/7 private office for employees, a registered business address, and free printing up to 400 pages per month. POA.
BEST FOR: A coveted postcode
12 Hay Hill, Mayfair
In a nutshell: Entrepreneurs can operate their business from this six-storey building in the heart of Mayfair, all the while entertaining high-net-worth clients at the club’s all-day restaurant, subterranean bar or suntrap roof terrace. Members span a range of industries but are largely investors, advisors or entrepreneurs running businesses at scale, with the site used for “clubworking” – a fancy word for co-working. The club has shared workspaces, a dedicated phone booth, storage safes, a quiet room with 12 desks, three floors of fully serviced offices, and social areas.
Location: On the namesake road in Mayfair, just around the corner from Berkeley Square and a five-minute walk from Green Park tube station.
Meeting rooms: Nine, with capacity from four to 18 people. These are fully equipped with video conferencing, wireless AV facilities and flip charts, and can also be hired for private dining.
Perks: It can be used as your registered business address, there’s a complimentary concierge service, and events include masterclasses and business-focused talks.
PACKAGES
(Rates start from £2,040 per year. Corporate rates available for teams of 3+ employees. POA)
Club: Designed for overseas travellers or out-of-towners, with 20 visits per annum.
Business: Best for those in need of a meeting space, a base for their operations one day a week or a space to meet clients, with 48 visits per annum.
Premier: Unlimited visits to work throughout the week and entertain clients.
Evening: Unlimited visits, with access to the bar and restaurant after 5pm and invitations to member events.
BEST FOR: Networking
Home Grown, Marylebone
In a nutshell: You may have heard of elite members club Home House, but its sister venue is designed more for start-ups, entrepreneurs, founders and investors looking to scale up their business. This business club provides access to a network of investors and trusted industry experts, while its event series includes pitching events, workshops, dinners and debates. Much like Home House, interiors dazzle in rich tapestries, plush furnishings, original fireplaces and decorative wallpapers, with opportunities to work and dine in the various lounges. Take a full lunch hour at the excellent modern British restaurant, which serves locally sourced, fine dining-style food, or work while you type at the more casual, co-working-style Study Café.
Location: Home Grown is housed in a six-storey Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, a seven-minute walk from Marble Arch tube station.
Meeting rooms: The club has a flamboyant salon with capacity for 15 people, plus two boardrooms which double as ping pong arenas – ideal for teambuilding or friendly competition for up to 20 people. There are also three private dining spaces, catering for ten to 80 guests seated.
Perks: It’s dog-friendly, has an aptly named (and very well-stocked) Unicorn Bar which hosts socials and live music nights, plus 35 bedrooms (rates from £100 per night), with categories fittingly named ‘equity’, ‘angel’ and ‘venture’.
PACKAGES (all include £399 joining fee)
Full membership: Full access to the club. £2,000 p/a (or £3,250 for additional access to Home House).
Homecoming membership: Limited to 20 visits per year. £1,000 p/a.
Home Grown local: This membership is by invitation only and includes full access on weekends and bank holidays, plus access after 6pm on weekdays.
POA + £150 joining fee.
Note: There are preferential rates for three or more individuals from the same business.
BEST FOR: Creativity and sustainability
Second Home, various locations
In a nutshell: As the name suggests, this club is designed to be your home away from home – the one where you’re at your most productive and social. Second Home is B Corp Certified, converting existing buildings into its vibrant sites and using recycled furnishings and 100 per cent renewable energy for its operations – hence the beautiful biophilic interiors and lashings of natural light, which provide an indoor-outdoor feel. You can either hot desk or hire an office, while further amenities include fibre-optic broadband, free organic tea and coffee, an on-site cafe, phone booths and comfy breakout spaces.
Location: There are four locations in London (Spitalfields, London Fields, Clerkenwell and Holland Park), plus outposts in Lisbon and Los Angeles.
Meeting rooms: Each location has several meeting rooms and event spaces for hire, including roof terraces, courtyards and auditoriums.
Perks: It’s pet-friendly, can be used as your registered business address and has great cultural programming – from games nights to weekly drinks and wellness events. Members also get one hour meeting room credit per person per month, unlimited printing, shower facilities, and ten per cent discount at its Libreria bookshop.
PACKAGES (prices vary depending on location)
Studio: Private office, ideal for teams of all sizes. There is also a flex option whereby clients only pay for the team that are in the office each day. From £300+VAT per member.
Roaming: Hot desk access for individuals or small teams. From £250+VAT per member (not available at the Holland Park site).
Resident: Permanent desk in a shared workspace. From £300+VAT (not available at the Clerkenwell site).
Note There are also day passes for a hot desk (from £25 or various bundles available) or a private studio for a minimum of three people (£50+VAT per person).
BEST FOR: Socialising in Soho
1 Warwick, Soho
In a nutshell: This members club opened in spring 2023 and is the brainchild of Maslow’s, the team behind sister venue Mortimer House. 1 Warwick is housed in a six-storey Neo-Baroque mansion in the heart of Soho and features workspaces, event spaces, a studio, gym and F&B spaces. Light-filled interiors by design firm Fettle include exposed brickwork, large bay windows overlooking the bustle of Soho, plus wood panelling, plush velvet furnishings and patterns aplenty. 1 Warwick houses well-equipped communal workspaces as well as private offices (or ‘studies’), plus kitchenettes (or the option to order F&B to your desk), phone booths and printing areas. The open-plan Pied-à-Terre offers long tables and plush lounge seating for a quieter space to work, while the Living Room and Library are more buzzy, social areas – laptops must be switched off from 6pm. Executive chef Tom Cenci’s ground-floor Nessa is open to the public and highly popular for breakfast and lunch meetings (don’t miss the ‘not’ avocado on toast, using broad beans instead). The members-only rooftop bar and restaurant, Yasmin, relaunches on 18 April with a Middle Eastern menu and quaint terrace.
Location: 1 Warwick is located on the intersection of Warwick and Berwick Street in Soho, close to Piccadilly Circus station.
Meeting rooms: The venue has nine meeting rooms accommodating up to 20 people, with the same boho-chic design – including tapestries which conceal AV equipment. The Library, with a fully equipped bar, can also be hired for private parties of up to 80 people. The Drawing Room can seat eight people or 20 for drinks and canapés.
Perks: It’s dog-friendly, has great events programming with the likes of talks, screenings and even poker games, complimentary fitness classes and changing rooms with towels, and bike storage.
PACKAGES (all include access to Mortimer House)
Social: Club access after 5pm Monday-Friday and all day on weekends, and unlimited access to Yasmin. From £100 per month + £250 joining fee (under 30s: £80 per month + £125 joining fee).
House: Three levels of access, all of which include unlimited access on weekends and from 5pm on weekdays.
- House (5) includes all-day access on five working days per month and ten per cent off meeting room bookings. £250+VAT per month.
- House (12) includes all-day access on 12 working days per month, 15 per cent off meeting room bookings and £100 meeting room credit per month. £400+VAT per month.
- House (unlimited) includes unlimited all-day access, 20 per cent off meeting room bookings, £150 meeting room credit per month, and a complimentary Social membership for a partner. £500+VAT per month.
Resident: Unlimited 24/7 access to all areas, plus a dedicated desk at 1 Warwick. From £1,200 + VAT per month.
Study: Unlimited 24/7 access to all areas, plus a dedicated team office (from six to 60 people). POA.
BEST FOR: Work and play
The Ministry Borough Road
In a nutshell: Well-known for its role in London’s music scene, Ministry of Sound set up this spin-off club in Borough in 2018, converting a former Victorian printworks into a 4,645 sqm space for creative industries. The six-storey building retains an industrial feel with raw exposed ceilings and concrete walls, but adds a premium touch with herringbone wood flooring, a rich colour scheme of reds and blues and a disco ball at the entrance as a playful nod to the club scene. The venue offers private offices and dedicated desks with natural light on the higher floors, plus hot-desking options on the ground floor. Key to the offering is health and fitness – the high-tech gym features Technogym and Peloton equipment (and introductory tours so you don’t feel intimidated by the machines) and studios for classes such as mindfulness, yoga and HIIT. A ground-floor café and deli keeps members fuelled with delicious salads, sandwiches and pastries. The Ministry also lives up to its party ethos and promotes ‘notwork’, so head to the cocktail bar and garden to decompress once you clock off – there’s even a plush vanity area where you can refresh post-work. An app connects members across various industries, or you can network by attending one of the lively events – including a regular Sofar Sounds session.
Location: The Ministry is located on Borough Road in south London, under ten minutes’ walk from Borough and Elephant & Castle underground stations. The Ministry is set to open a larger second site at Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush in spring 2025, occupying the former Houser of Fraser department store.
Meeting rooms: The 195 sqm White Space is (you guessed it) a blank-canvas events room which has a dedicated entrance and can accommodate 100 people theatre-style or 200 standing, complete with AV equipment and a tiny courtyard. The Ministry also has meeting rooms for up to 30 delegates boardroom-style, with breakout spaces also available. The sound-insulated Studio is used as a recording space or for video editing, and seats up to ten people. The Box, used for fitness classes, is also equipped with AV equipment for presentations and film screenings. The Bar and Garden can also be privatised on weekends for up to 200 standing.
Perks: The venue is dog-friendly, has lockers, changing areas with GHD appliances, showers with towel service and premium toiletries, secure bike storage, and a rich programme of complimentary social and cultural events.
PACKAGES
Office: private suites for companies of over 100 people, or small teams of four. From £3,200 + VAT per month.
Desk: dedicated desk. From £550 + VAT per month.
Club: hot-desking membership. From £300 + VAT per month.
Day: access for the day. From £40 + VAT.
Neighbourhood: exclusive to locals residing in SE1 and includes weekday access from 5pm until close, weekend access from 8am-1pm, plus all events, fitness and wellness classes during access hours. £50 per month.
BEST FOR: Day visits
Kindred, Hammersmith
In a nutshell: Founded in 2018 by former social worker Anna Anderson, this co-working space and cultural events venue is located within the beautifully restored Grade II-listed Bradmore House and spread across three floors. The Georgian mansion best serves freelancers, remote workers and entrepreneurs who only need a space from 9-5. Interiors are brutalist chic, with exposed ceilings, whitewashed brickwork dappled with greenery, reclaimed wooden floorboards, brass accents, and artwork by founder Anna. The Hall has a theatrical design, featuring original arched windows, an eclectic range of furnishings and seating options (not all with plug access) and a stage with a piano. Upstairs is the red-hued Salon, with a 1920s-style bar at its centre, and this leads to the Library – a quieter space with longer tables. The event series includes workshops, live performances, talks, cheese and wine clubs and spoken word night pitching events. Kindred also has the all-day restaurant Cellar which focuses on locally sourced and seasonal produce, including coffee from Kiss the Hippo and craft beer from Two Tribes Brewery. You can also order F&B in the main spaces, including the daily changing ‘Worker’s Lunch’ (£7.50) offered from 12pm-3pm – a sandwich with a soup or salad.
Location: Kindred is conveniently located at the Queen Caroline Street exit of Hammersmith Broadway, a small shopping centre which also houses Hammersmith tube station on the District and Piccadilly lines. The Hammersmith and City line entrance is a five-minute walk away. If you’re after something cultural, the Eventim Apollo is a stone’s throw from the venue.
Meeting rooms: The venue has capacity for events from ten to 100 people, complete with AV facilities and F&B packages. Butterwick Room seats 16 for private dining, meetings and intimate functions, with features from the 1700s on display, while Bradmore Room seats ten. The Library, Salon and Hall are also available for private hire. The venue also offers corporate packages for conferences of up to 120 delegates, and includes exclusive access of the two floors.
Perks: The venue is dog-friendly, hosts a daily 11am coffee break to connect with the community, and members get a free drink at the ‘Thank Five It’s Friday’ social event in the Cellar. There is also a year-long programme, Kindred Uncovered Residency, which provides mentoring resources, access to networking events and live performance space to emerging female talent.
PACKAGE
Day pass: access from 9am-5pm. Costs £13, with an additional £10 for unlimited hot drinks and a ‘worker’s lunch’.
Three additional clubs that caught our eye
Pavilion Club, Knightsbridge
This club opened in 2021 within 64 Knightsbridge – a four-storey period building which formerly served as the London & County Bank in 1884. Facilities include private offices, co-working space, a library for hot-desking, all-day dining at the Atrium Bar, plus a roof terrace overlooking Hyde Park. Join for the rich programme, which includes a monthly cocktail club, live music and DJ sets, poetry evenings and high-profile panel discussions. Members also gain access to the Pavilion Club’s two outposts in Kensington and the City. Membership starts from £250 pcm. pavilion.club/knightsbridge
Mortimer House, Fitzrovia
This members club was the first property from Maslows and opened in late 2017 – a precursor to its sister venue 1 Warwick (see above). The club occupies a seven-storey Art Deco building, featuring interiors by AvroKo, and comprises workspaces ranging from private studies to dedicated desks and communal areas – plus flexible meeting spaces. Non-members can also get a taste of the action at the ground-floor Mortimer House Kitchen which offers all-day dining from chef Tom Cenci. The club has a focus on wellness, with a fully equipped gym and studio for fitness classes including TRX, Barre, Boxfit and Reformer Pilates. Aside from this, the club has a programme of cultural events including manifestation masterclasses, live podcasts and panel discussions. Membership starts from £250. mortimerhouse.com
Missionworks, Hammersmith
This incredible 650 sqm leafy venue is spread across three floors of a Grade II heritage building in Hammersmith, which began its life as a Sunday school for St John the Evangelist Church before transforming into a community club and more recently a studio for a local artist. Now it’s a B Corp-certified co-working space featuring reclaimed and recycled materials and light-filled, biophilic spaces. Members can pick from day passes, hot desks, dedicated desks or private offices for large teams. At the heart of the space is the fittingly named The Nest area, designed for people to connect and catch up, but there’s also a rich programme of events so you can become part of the tight-knit community. The venue also features a fully equipped kitchen and pantry, four meeting rooms, phone booths, bike storage and showers with towel service. Membership starts from £275+VAT. missionworks.uk
