Do you work from home and need a change of scenery? Co-working spaces are the perfect solution, surrounded by like-minded and hard working people in an atmosphere that can feel like a home away from home. They can also become a useful office base for a start up business looking to expand from their bedroom. So get back on track and motivated this 2020 and check out these 14 South London independent workspaces to feel productive again.
Idea Space
83 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11 5QL
In Idea Space they believe that your surroundings are as important as the effort you put into your work, and so they created a space that aims to help you grow professionally. The building is separated into ‘big ideas’ rooms, ‘small ideas’ rooms, the lounge and the event space, so Idea Space happily caters to all your business needs. They offer both memberships for those who like security in their workspace and a pay as you go system for those in a hurry for a spot at one of their desks. Bring along your South London Club card and get 15% off for day passes-10% off for meeting room bookings!
Idea Space
South London Makerspace
Arch 1129, 41 Norwood Road SE24 9AJ
Co-working spaces don’t always have to be desks and offices! South London Makerspace caters to those who work with their hands, using them to make beautiful creations either for themselves or for their budding business. It is a community workshop, welcoming creators of all abilities to form a warming atmosphere where people can share their skills and grow. They have a wide range of equipment at your disposal, from laser cutters, to bandsaws, to drills and any others you can think of!
South London Makerspace
55 East Studio
53-63 East Street SE17 2DJ
55 East Studio is a relaxed and bright co-working space where creative locals can come together and produce some of their best work! Not only will you have access to the desks and events that are held here, but other perks of this membership include unlimited tea and coffee, mentoring opportunities and access to their monthly workshops to improve your skills. If you have your South London Club card, then you can pop to the cafe next door and get 20% off all food and drink!
55 East
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Impact Brixton
Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road SW9 8PQ
Impact Brixton is a workspace that cares about their members and tries to organise events to make each business that operates here come together with others and create a supportive and friendly community. Their values encourage curiosity, inclusivity, generosity and optimism, making this space a fresh take on co-working space that is anything but lonely! Just a few of the previous events that have held here include a Black Culture Pop-up Market, cocktail evenings and various business-orientated lectures to improve your approach, such as leadership and interacting with your target audience.
Impact Brixton
Le Bureau
Studio F7 & F8, Battersea Studios, 80 Silverthorne Road SW8 3HE
Le Bureau is a stylish, boutique co-working space for those who not only want functionality, but a touch of sophistication to their workspace too! Having been open for over a decade, this workspace currently provides 220 desks for over 90 small businesses, with still room for more! It is almost too easy to sign up and become a member, with no deposit or contract, just a simple monthly fee and their doors will open to you to get cosy for your next productive work day.
Le Bureau
Build Studios
203 Westminster Bridge Road SE1 7FR
If you’re looking for a space specific for your field of work, then look no further than Build Studios, a co-working space specifically for those in the environment sector. The team here loves collaborating with fellow architects, designers, consultants, developers and engineers to help their business grow and thrive. This space provides for any type of worker, whether you’re a freelancer who needs to pop in every now and then or a small group that wants to find a new base of operations; that’s why they provide fixed, fixed-flex and flexible desk options. They also provide lectures and training programmes for those looking to expand their knowledge about the environment sector!
Build Studios
Old Paradise Yard
20 Carlisle Lane SE1 7LG
Old Paradise Yard is a renovated school house welcoming creative souls and entrepreneurs to their bright and airy offices that will make you feel at peace even in your most stressful moments. This workspace cares about supporting their residents, regularly sharing the love on their social media with their ‘resident spotlight’! Keep an eye out on their social media too for exciting events to get those creative juices flowing and do some valuable networking!
Old Paradise Yard
Market Peckham
133a Rye Lane, London SE15 4BQ
Market Peckham is a workspace within an Edwardian building that has been refurbished and extended, with now a whopping seven floors to discover! The Market’s floors feature a retail space, a selection of top restaurants like Forza Wine and Tonkotsu, as well as a library and lots of desk space. Just a few of the services they offer include hot desks, fixed desks, craft workshops, private studios and that's only the workspace options. There is also a live music venue, a rooftop bar and plenty of food options to feel your workday fueled with goodness!
TMRW
75-77 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QE
TMRW has all of the essentials of a co-working space, with desks and private offices, as well as an award-winning cafe to keep you caffeinated! However, this is not just an empty building for you to work, it’s full of a team in the tech industry with valuable knowledge of how to successfully and effectively run a business that they are desperate to share! They hold various events at the space too, including open studios, business lectures and even yoga classes, encouraging their members to remember to take a break!
TMRW
The Ministry
79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1DN
The Ministry is much more than just a workspace, with a gym, bar, café, terrace, cinema, sound studio and events space! The design is stylish and sleek, providing a cosy atmosphere to get into the zone and put in some focused work. There’s always something going on here, creating a buzzing atmosphere and a place where you can feel welcomed and part of something bigger than just occupying a desk. Keep updated on their social media for their exciting events and, oh, did we mention? Dogs are more than welcome!
The Ministry
Hotel Elephant Workspace
1-5 Spare Street, London, SE17 3EP
Hotel Elephant was the first co-working space to open up in Elephant & Castle and locals still love using it as a concentration and social hub today. With a stylish exterior of refurbished railway arches, this building is full of inspiration, whether it’s the design or the people, the team at Hotel Elephant is dedicated to nurturing their members to thrive in their creative start-up businesses. Situated inside is also Sidecar Coffee Bar, brewing up your favourite caffeinated drinks, as well as tasty sweet treats!
Hotel Elephant Workspace
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The Ramp at Peckham Levels
95A Rye Lane, SE15 4ST
Located in the heart of Peckham Levels, The Ramp is an innovative working space that Peckham locals flock to, collaborating with like-minded and creative thinkers. This space caters to both individuals and small groups, with their fixed and hot desks. The fixed desks are for those who are looking for a more permanent workspace that you can personalise and make your own, whereas the hot desks are perfect for those who like a change of scenery and to keep things on the move! Locals will know there’s always something happening at Peckham Levels, making it a truly exciting place to work.
Peckham Levels
The Neighbourhood Office
40 Bermondsey Street SE1 3UD
Located near London Bridge, The Neighbourhood Office is run by a friendly and dedicated team eager to show off their beautifully green workspace. Not only is forward-thinking work encouraged here, but The Neighbourhood aims to also be a place to relax and unwind, reflecting on your goals for your business. Inside, you’ll find a shared office space - perfect for collaborating - and private office units for honed concentration.
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Mainyard Studios
17 Lyon Road, SW19 2RL
Mainyard Studios not only offers desks and private offices like most workspaces do, but music lovers flock here to try out their soundproof music rooms, perfect for musicians, music teachers, and music producers. They also offer studio space for artists and video makers, an enclosed workspace for those who are perhaps prone to procrastination and need some focus! Whether you’re someone who’s looking to learn an instrument from someone who is passionate about what they play or you are a musician yourself who wants a space to make as much noise as you like, then Mainyard Studios is what you’ve been looking for!
Mainyard Studios
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