The best places to study in London, according to Reddit
The 3 places to study in London that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Kings Cross, British Library, The Wellcome Library and Pancras Square Library. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
Named in 3 Reddit threads.
British library? I used to work there all the time.
r/londonSeptember 2026 Hours, amenities and photos for Kings Cross, British Library
Named in 2 Reddit threads.
that place is dead quiet most days and nobody rushes you out. just don't be the person eating a full meal at the desk and you're golden
r/londonSeptember 2026 There are lots of tables to work from, some OK internet but mobile reception is pretty limited. Nice and bright and well lit on the top floor.
r/londonMarch 2024
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
Stir Coffee's comfy layout, especially the window-side bar stools and communal tables ideal for work on a laptop, makes it a comfortable choice
The Global CircleJuly 2025 it has been a laptop-tolerant standby for a decade ... the back of the room is a barista training space and gets closed off for courses
London x LondonSeptember 2026 communal tables long enough to seat a committee ... Come to King's Cross, not Exmouth Market.
London x LondonSeptember 2026 the room above it is where people actually work ... Go straight upstairs.
London x LondonSeptember 2026 variety of seating—ranging from couches and communal tables to more intimate nooks—makes it an excellent choice
BLocal spacious venue ... art gallery, a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, and abundance of natural light
BLocal There are plug sockets and a big shared table—an irresistible combination for the laptop-workers.
The Infatuation LondonAugust 2026
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