A soft mix of calm, comfort, and design these places invite you to read, work, or reset in style
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Cafés
Read, Study, Work
Hotel Lobbies/Lounges
Cafés
Calm corners for slow mornings
Earthy, calm, and beautifully designed. Great coffee and even better atmosphere.
Wolfox at Loaft, Covent Garden
A calm, design-forward café tucked inside Soho Home’s interiors showroom
Ground by COCO Café at Soho Home Studio, Chelsea
A peaceful spot for coffee, pastries, and slow mornings in a beautifully designed space
EVE Restaurant, Bar and Café, Kensington
Designed by Zaha Hadid, a sleek, sculptural, and calm spot by the Serpentine Gallery
The Magazine Café, Hyde Park
Rooted in Yemen’s coffee heritage. Thoughtful design, rich flavours, and calm energy.
Qima Cafe, Covent Garden
Warm woods, soft energy, and quiet style. A calm corner with Greek roots.
Café Leon Dore, Soho
Vibrant pink interiors, a go to for quality coffee and beautiful aesthetics
EL&N London
Minimal, warm, and beautifully styled. Coffee meets quiet luxury.
Nanushka Store & Café, Mayfair
A cozy café with a creative vibe local art, warm tones, and a calm space to slow down.
TIRAFFE, Holborn
A vibrant, vintage-inspired flagship blending fashion, coffee, and cocktails. Expect bold prints, curated interiors, and a space that feels like a stylish living room
RIXO, Chelsea
Read, Study, Work
Peaceful places for books, focus, and quiet creative flow
Bright, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Ideal for focused work or creative collaboration
LABS House, Bloomsbury
A peaceful, design-forward space with free Wi-Fi, a café, and quiet reading rooms. Ideal for focused work or creative inspiration
The British Library, King’s Cross
A beautifully restored heritage building offering flexible workspaces, a community hub, and an on-site café. Ideal for creatives and small businesses seeking a blend of history and modern design
Walworth Town Hall, Elephant & Castle
Art, books, and calm energy. There’s a café downstairs and a quiet, free library upstairs perfect for working or unwinding
Wellcome Collection, Euston
A hidden gem offering free coworking space with bookable meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an on-site café
Santander Work Café, Warren Street
Hotel Lobbies/Lounges
For when you need a change of setting without going far
A calm, stylish lobby with big tables, plug sockets, and soft lighting. Perfect for solo work or quiet meetings.
Hart (Hotel) Shoreditch
Modern, warm, and quietly stylish. The lobby’s perfect for low-key work or a slow coffee, with a rooftop bar just upstairs
Canopy at Hilton London City, Aldgate
Sleek, sculptural, and serene. A calm space with floor-to-ceiling windows and curated art, ideal for quiet work or a stylish pause
Nobu Hotel, Portman Square
Stylish, social, and surprisingly productive. Feels like a creative living room.
The Hoxton, London
With high ceilings, soft light, and a calm energy, it’s ideal for quiet work or a slow moment between plans. There’s space to think, coffee if you need it, and restaurants just steps away when you’re ready to pause.
The Hansom St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, King’s Cross
A design-forward hotel with a relaxed, creative energy. The lounge is ideal for quiet work or slow mornings, with food markets, rooftop views, and all-day dining just steps away
The Gantry, Stratford
Edwardian elegance meets modern calm. There’s a bar, a few restaurants, and plenty of space to sit, think, or take a break.
The Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych
Bright, calm, and beautifully done. A great spot to work, chill by the fireplace, or grab a drink before dinner upstairs
The Stratford Hotel, Stratford
Rich velvets, deep hues, and low light, the lounge feels like a secret. A beautiful spot to sit, sip, and stay a little longer
