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 CrossPowerWork 100
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
02The Wellcome Library
library183 Euston RoadWi‑FiPowerWork 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 04Penny Drop Cafe
café13 Tottenham StreetWork 100
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 05Pancras Square Library
library5 Pancras SquareWi‑FiWork 100
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 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
06Prufrock Coffee
café23-25 Leather LaneWi‑FiWork 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 07Vagabond N7
café105 Holloway RoadWi‑FiWork 100
Vagabond N7's laid-back atmosphere, featuring reclaimed materials and a cosy garden area, makes it a perfect environment for focused work
The Global CircleJuly 2025 08London Grind
café2 London BridgeWi‑FiPowerWork 100
This is the Grind - London Bridge cafe.
It's super spacious, and it has power plugs and free wifi. It's a great place to get some work done as it's not so crowded.
Miss TouristJuly 2026 09Volcano Coffee Works
caféFerndale Road, Stockwell ParkWork 100
consistently one of the more laptop-tolerant rooms in south London ... Go on a weekday and you will more or less have it.
London x LondonSeptember 2026 10Mare Street Market
café117 Mare StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
variety of seating—ranging from couches and communal tables to more intimate nooks—makes it an excellent choice
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