The best places to work in Edinburgh, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés and workspaces in Edinburgh that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by The Old Colliery, The Caley Picture House and Clockwise. 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.
01The Old Colliery
café22 Wester ShawfairPowerWork 100
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 02The Caley Picture House
café31 Lothian RoadWi‑FiWork 100
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 03Clockwise
coworking space84 Commercial StreetWork 100
Clockwise in Leith is lovely, and peaceful - £20 for a day pass and right at the Port of Leith tram stop.
r/EdinburghSeptember 2024
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04Red Kite Café
café7-8 Cadzow PlaceWi‑FiWork 100
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 05The Melting Pot
coworking space15 Calton RoadWork 100
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 06Tribe Porty
coworking space19 Windsor PlaceWork 100
Tribe Porty in Portobello is a creative coworking space a short walk from the beach, with a relaxed community vibe and 24/7 access.
WiFi TribeMay 2026 07Fortitude Coffee
café4 Abbey MountWork 100
Be warned, though: on the weekend, those same tourists descend on Stockbridge for its bougie farmer’s market, so it can get busy ... On weekdays, Fortitude in Stockbridge is the place to live out your writer-living-in-Edinburgh dreams
Wild Writing (Rebecca Low)June 2025 08Central Library
library7-9 George IV BridgeWi‑FiWork 100
The Central Library on George IV Bridge is a beautiful, free, and publicly accessible building right in the heart of the Old Town.
WiFi TribeMay 2026 09WeWork
coworking space80 George StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
“If you go up to the top level of WeWork, you’ve got an incredible view of the castle whilst you’re working. That’s pretty great.”
WiFi TribeMay 2026 10Scottish Poetry Library
library5 Crichton's ClWork 100
the Scottish Poetry Library, another quiet oasis for reading and working, further down the Royal Mile.
Wild Writing (Rebecca Low)June 2025
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