The best places to work in Edinburgh, according to Reddit
The 7 cafés and workspaces in Edinburgh that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Black Medicine Coffee Co, The Old Colliery and CodeBase. The 3 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.
Black Medicine is a top place, room downstairs, staff are amazing and good coffee
r/EdinburghAugust 2021 The Old Colliery pub at Shawfair is doing a workday thing where you get a table with power socket for the day and a few (soft/hot) drinks and lunch for £10. Seems reasonable!
r/EdinburghAugust 2021 Codebase on Castle Terrace has hot-desking for £10 per day or £50 per month. It’s a decent space. :)
r/EdinburghAugust 2025 Caley Picture House was a cinema and concert venue located in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Caley Picture House is good for laptop use, especially if you can get a booth.
r/EdinburghMarch 2026 Clockwise in Leith is lovely, and peaceful - £20 for a day pass and right at the Port of Leith tram stop.
r/EdinburghSeptember 2024 One place I do frequent is Bonnie & Wild at St James Quarter, as there are lots of tables and I just grab a coffee or cider and can sit for like two hours and they've never given me grief.
r/EdinburghAugust 2025 Mavi Studios on the Shore in Leith but it is monthly desk rental as opposed to hot desking style.
r/EdinburghJune 2025mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 7. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
They even have three work desks complete with desk lamps and extra sockets! The wifi is free, fast and has so far worked flawlessly.
sandstonecastles blogSeptember 2026 Red Kite Café is a spacious, bright café in the Abbeyhill neighborhood, well-loved by remote workers for its relaxed atmosphere, reliable WiFi, and great coffee. This is a consistent Triber favorite.
WiFi TribeMay 2026 The Melting Pot on Calton Road is one of Scotland’s original coworking hubs, with a strong community focus and a calendar of events and workshops. ... Day passes start from £25, and monthly memberships from £120.
WiFi TribeMay 2026
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