The best places to work in London, according to Reddit
The 5 cafés and workspaces in London that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Kings Cross, British Library, The Wellcome Library and Gecko Coffeehouse. The 5 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.
01Kings Cross, British Library
libraryGoods Way, King's CrossWork 97
Named in 3 Reddit threads.
British library? I used to work there all the time.
r/londonSeptember 2026 02The Wellcome Library
library183 Euston RoadWi‑FiWork 100
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 03Gecko Coffeehouse
café49 Bethnal Green RoadWork 100
I studied at Gecko Coffeehouse in Shoreditch all the time. The downstairs is for people on their computers and it’s nice and quiet, I have ordered a coffee or pastries or food and stayed all day (from 9am to 5pm) with no rush.
r/londonSeptember 2026 04Pancras Square Library
library5 Pancras SquareWork 87
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 05Penny Drop Cafe
café13 Tottenham StreetWork 82
Penny Drop near Goodge street only seems to do coffee and snacks so doesn't have many people sitting around. Relatively quiet and great coffee.
r/londonApril 2022
Our picks
Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
06Prufrock Coffee
café23-25 Leather LaneWork 100
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 07Mare Street Market
café117 Mare StreetWi‑FiWork 100
variety of seating—ranging from couches and communal tables to more intimate nooks—makes it an excellent choice
BLocal 08Attendant
café8-9 Folgate StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Attendant Coffee Roasters spacious layout and ample seating make it easy to settle in for a few hours with a laptop
The Global CircleJuly 2025 09The British Library
library96 Euston Rd.Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
There are desks with power outlets available to work from and of course, free Wifi ... not the place to go if you plan on making calls
The Global CircleJuly 2025 10Chief Coffee
café4 Turnham Green Terrace MewsWi‑FiWork 100
The tables around the place are small, perfect for workers who don't want to share a table with many strangers.
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