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One of London’s most historic districts, sprinkled among Holborn’s many legal buildings and jewellery stores are a number of dedicated coworking spaces.
The capital’s legal heartland, Holborn bustles with activity every day, clinging to echoes of a more formal working past when suits, briefcases and regimented routines were the norm. Yet tucked between its grand offices and historic buildings, the area’s coworking spaces buck that tradition, offering London’s freelancers and self-starters relaxed, welcoming places to work among like-minded people — all with a level of polish that suits the neighbourhood’s professional pedigree. Here are three of the best coworking spaces that Holborn has to offer.
Uncommon
Nestled between the bustle of the City of London and the energy and entertainment of the West End, Uncommon’s Holborn outpost has everything you need to work productively each day. The venue offers both hotdesking and private offices, with the former available for rates starting at £499 per month. There are also midweek day passes available from £50. On-site amenities include a members café, a roof terrace, a members lounge, meeting rooms, silent and private booths, showers and bike storage, and a wellness studio. Holborn tube station is 3 minutes away on foot.
Beyond
Beyond’s Holborn space is set in the contemporary confines of Kingsbourne House, a modern office building located on top of Holborn’s tube station. Spread over 7 floors, it is characterised by exposed brickwork, biophilic features and pops of colour, all designed to nurture creativity and calm. There’s also a rooftop terrace where members can relax, socialise or network. On-site amenities include fully-equipped meeting rooms, phone booths, Coffee and tea-making equipment and a printing area. There’s also a regular programme of social and professional events. Coworking rates in a shared space start at £250 per month.
LABS
LABS have four coworking spaces dotted across Holborn, each elegantly designed and fully-equipped with everything you need to work productively and efficiently. All four of the bright, thoughtfully curated spaces feature a mix of shared work areas, private offices and meeting rooms, while some also offer cafés, bars and gyms, with kitchens, showers, changing rooms and more. Coworking rates are from £299 per month and there are also day passes available from £45 per day.