Dose At Central Working

This was the best place to hangout as a founder. I spent good few years working there in the same building as upstairs it uses to be a Techhub. There is always something happening at the ground floor with some free events to take part after the long day. It was great and it's sad that Google has shutdown Google campus this year 2021. Hope they start supporting startup founders again after all this.

It has a good atmosphere, really encouraged by posters etc. Main downsides is that the public area becomes incredibly busy very soon after doors open. Very much a first come first served. The upstairs floors with companies in set areas are excellent however. It's a reasonably good location too close to tube and many tasty markets.

This place is a regular go-to of mine. It is a free co-working space open to anyone who has a good enough reason to be there. You need to register to be given a pass and in the registration form they ask you what you're up to, why you'd benefit from such a space, and whether you'd benefit from networking. It takes about a month to get oriented and get a badge but then once you have your badge you can enter the space as you please. The space itself is great - there's a good mix of natural light and bulb lighting, there's a cafe, there's a table football thing, and a good amount of tables and chairs. There's also an outdoor patio area. You have to go early because, since it's free, the space fills up quite quickly. They also have events quite often where you can network with individuals and learn cool new business/start-up tips. Sometimes they do BBQ on Fridays! Depends on the weather though. I will say, however, sitting on their chairs/benches for 8hours really does a number on your back. Their chairs are not ergonomic and are not the most comfortable. Sit with caution!

Great space to go, work, network, be inspired, feed off energy and ideas... Go early to be sure in getting a seat. Otherwise go late and wait until most people have burnt up and have headed home... Otherwise you'll be pushed to find space especially if going in a group. As a member, you're able to have 2 guests at a time. The cafe is okay. Could be better priced for a "start up" cafe but prices are not crazy. Many events to go to or activities and help at hand. When I do not go to my favourite spots, if I'm in East, this is a good choice for me. In fact, I'll go out of my way to head here. A thumbs up from me.

Good workspace for early stage businesses even if it is a bit cramped and difficult to find a space sometimes. People tend to be pretty focused on work so there isn't a lot of chat noise but there are a lot of people around so there's a certain level of ambient noise. The cafe downstairs is good. Probably not a long term solution but a reasonable place to work now and then as well as to meet for coffee or attend interesting talks.