Shoreditch: Your top 10 informal meeting space series

Ever wondered where you can find spaces just as productive as expensive meeting rooms, without the hefty price tag? Shoreditch as some answers. The combination of a culture of creativity in the area and unbeatable convenience makes it one of the top playgrounds for business meet-ups in London. From the best cafés to the dependable hotel lounges, here’s our Top 10 cost-conscious informal meeting spaces in one of London’s tech hives. For a broader look at how these venues compare with others across the city and as part of an ongoing set of guides, visit The Leanspace Informal Meeting Space Series (Explained) .

Coffee Shops/Café’s

Attendant Coffee Roasters

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Like all 6 of their London locations, Attendant Coffee Roasters provide an excellent, modern and green, professional environment, making them a top contender for informal business meetings in general. Their Shoreditch location is no different with ample space, a modern design and greenery throughout. An array of food and drink options and delicious coffee will give your meeting a positive note. Afternoons here are the ones to guarantee a seat but generally, you should always have space.

Online review synopsis

Attendant Coffee Roasters in Shoreditch offers a welcoming atmosphere, praised for its excellent coffee, friendly staff, and healthy, moreish brunch options. The café is bright and filled with greenery, providing a relaxing and energising environment, ideal for informal meetings. Reviews highlight the café's policy of no laptops on weekends, which supports a focus on conversation and connection. While the prices range from £1–30, they are considered reasonable given the quality of food and service. The café's setting suggests it caters well to those looking for a comfortable place to enjoy coffee and light meals, making it a potential spot for casual meet-ups.

User review

“Loved the relaxed and roomy feel of this place, always kind staff and quality sourdough bread as toast for a number of tasty snacks. Have always left this place on a high. Always reliable wifi too.” - Daniel

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power sockets: Limited

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: ££

Connections:

• Shoreditch High Street (Overground) - 8 min walk
• Old Street (Great Northern Rail, Northern) - 5-min walk

Pickwick Coffee Club, Liverpool Street

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The highly rated Pickwick Coffee Club just south of London Liverpool Street can be an ideal space for one of your more informal meet-ups. Here busyness is your biggest contest, but if you manage to pick a quieter time, Pickwick provides the environment, service, and coffee quality to t-up your meeting for the greatest chance of success.

Online review synopsis

Pickwick Coffee House near Liverpool Street Station is a charming venue ideal for informal meetings. The reviews highlight delicious coffee, friendly staff, and inviting atmosphere, making it a pleasant spot for casual business discussions. The interior is well-decorated, often with seasonal themes, adding to the warm ambiance. The location is convenient for commuters, and the music selection enhances the overall experience without being intrusive. There are occasional mentions of slow service during peak hours and some variability in coffee quality. Overall, Pickwick Coffee House is a highly recommended venue for informal meet-ups, offering a comfortable and welcoming environment.

User review

“Good place to meet, nice staff, fast service too considering how busy it was. Slow wifi due to the number of people. Comfortable seating. Ambience makes for easily confidential conversations. No guarantees of a seat but overall a good place to work from or meet someone.” - Andrew

Key features

Wifi: 2/3

Power socket: Very few/none

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: ££

Connections:

• London Liverpool Street (National Rail, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan) - 3 min walk.
• Mortgage (Great Northern Rail, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern) - 6 minute walk.

Grind, Broadgate

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Like most of their 14 locations across London, Grind Broadgate offers a large space with a clean industrial chic design, and can be a great informal meeting space. Best times to visit here for space - Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Online review synopsis

Grind, Liverpool Street presents itself as a favourable option for informal meetings. The venue boasts a trendy ambiance that can make a good impression. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and accommodating staff, highlighting their efforts to create a pleasant experience. The menu offers a variety of well-received food and drink options, suitable for different dietary needs. Some reviews mention issues with service efficiency, especially during busy times, which can lead to longer waits and a noisier environment. Despite these occasional setbacks, the overall atmosphere and central location make Grind a viable spot for casual business meetings and quick client catch-ups.

User review

“Nice buzzy atmosphere, great place to talk, not so good for working on a laptop. Few and far between plugs and the tables are quite small to work on.” - Matthew

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Green: Very few/none

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: ££

Connections:

• Covent Garden (Piccadilly) - 5 min walk
• Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo, Southeastern Rail)  - 8 min walk
• Embankment (Circle and District, Bakerloo, Northern) - 8 min walk

Notes, Moorgate

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Similar to Grind, Notes Coffee, Moorgate offers plenty of space in a clean environment for your informal business meet-up. As all Notes locations across the capital boast, you have the option to visit at any time of day with breakfast, lunch, snack and coffee options served throughout the day and cocktails in the evening. Booking is available from 2 pm to guarantee yourself a seat, otherwise, mid-morning early in the week are your best bet. If you need to use screens to show off your next big proposal this is more than acceptable; bring them fully charged, power socket availability is few and far between at this location.

Online review synopsis

Notes Coffee Roasters Bar in Moorgate is a solid choice for informal meetings, offering a blend of good coffee and a conducive environment for business conversations. The reviews highlight the quality of the coffee and the friendly, accommodating staff, which are crucial for creating a welcoming atmosphere. The venue's modern decor and ample seating make it a comfortable space for discussions. However, it can get busy and noisy at peak times, which might be a drawback if you need a quieter setting. Despite this, the overall ambiance, combined with the availability of light bites and good beverages, makes it a suitable spot for casual business meet-ups.

User review

“Nice venue, spacious and airy. Busy but it was easy to talk and it would definitely be a place I'd visit again” - Talib

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Very few/none

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: ££

Connections:

• Moorgate (Great Northern Rail, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Northern Lines) - 3-min walk

Hotels

One Hundred Shoreditch, Shoreditch High Street

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One Hundred Shoreditch serves as one of the most professional informal meeting space options around Shoreditch. Its environment brings the best of ample space, fast wifi, great staff service and plentiful power outlet availability. Looking to impress? Take your informal meeting to the rooftop bar for a great view of the city and delicious cocktails.

Online review synopsis

One Hundred Shoreditch is well-suited for informal meetings due to its stylish and inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and convenient location in the vibrant Shoreditch area. The hotel's lobby and rooftop bar provide attractive settings for casual gatherings. Guests frequently praise the accommodating staff and the modern, cosy design. The availability of wifi and power sockets is essential for meetings, and the hotel provides these amenities, making it convenient for working professionals. However, potential noise from busy common areas and occasional crowding in the lobby should be considered.

User review

“Great place to work, a bit like the Hart Hotel. No issues with plugs and WiFi and staff are really friendly.” - Matthew (Leanspace User).

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Plenty

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: £££

Connections:

• Shoreditch High Street (Overground) - 3 min walk
• Old Street (Northern) - 10 min walk

Hart Shoreditch Hotel London, Old Street

As most already know, hotels and hotel lobbies can be a fantastic option for those meeting scenarios that don’t quite make the cut for a paid for space but still need to be 100% professional; The Hart Shoreditch Hotel is among the best for achieving this.

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With a long desk extending through the centre, hosting people meeting and working from the venue, you certainly won’t feel out of place in your meeting. Visit anytime before 4pm and you’ll likely find a calm sophisticated environment void of any coffee shop espresso squabbling. WiFi is easy to connect to, and power sockets are in abundance should you need them.

Online review synopsis

The Hart Shoreditch Hotel's lobby is an excellent meeting space, praised for its stylish and inviting decor, exceptional service staff and cleanliness throughout. Guests appreciate the comfortable seating, reliable WiFi, and available charging points. While the lobby can get busy in the evening, it generally offers a conducive environment for productive informal meetings.

User review

“Always pretty quiet and a lovely place to work or meet with a co-working table is located in the hotel lobby with WiFi and power. However, the lighting gets dimmed and the volume from surrounding visitors and guests gets quite loud later in the day” - Matthew

Key features

Environment: 3/3

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Plenty

Location: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: ££

Connections:

• Old Street (Northern, Great Northern Rail) - 9 min walk
• Shoreditch High Street (Overground) - 9 Mins walk

When to visit?

• The earlier the better for your meeting, gets busy and the lights get dimmed after 4.

The Hoxton, Old Street

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The Hoxton, Shoreditch is another one of the most professional spaces you can host an informal meeting. You feel instantly comfortable with multiple other occupants using the lobby both for work and meetings. With cheaper menus than many other hotel options The Hoxton has perhaps the best affordability/professional balance you can find in London. Busyness, as ever, remains a factor with high traffic in the afternoons but a morning visit will more than likely mean there is plenty of space to find a seat.

Online review synopsis

The Hoxton in Shoreditch presents a trendy and vibrant atmosphere, making it a suitable spot for informal meetings. The lobby is often bustling with professionals using laptops and holding casual meetings, which speaks to its popularity as a business-friendly venue. The Hoxton offers various meeting rooms and communal areas that are well-suited for both short catch-ups and longer work sessions. However, the high foot traffic and noise levels might be a downside for those seeking a quieter environment. Overall, The Hoxton's chic interior, convenient location, and friendly staff make it a solid choice for informal business gatherings.

User review

“Really well-designed space, but it can get very busy, especially in the afternoon/evening and towards the end of the week. Didn't need a power socket but these are hard to get due to the demand. Drinks reasonably priced” - Matthew

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Very few/None

Location: 2/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: £££

Connections:

• Old Street (Great Northern Rail, Northern Line Tube) - 5 minute walk

Other Options

155 Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street

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The 155 Bishopsgate office lobby has an extremely professional feel similar to that of the hotels above. Seating is built for privacy with high-back chairs and plenty of space between them. You can maintain low costs on refreshments with an affordable café in the space. Wifi is readily available, and power socket availability the only limitation with few seats near an outlet.

User Review

“Nice open area on the ground floor of 155 Bishopsgate before going up the escalator. Coffee shop right next door and sometimes on-site. Good place to meet as usually quite empty.” - Darren

When to visit?

Finding space has never been an issue here, but visiting mid morning should eliminate all chances of not finding a seat.

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Very few /none

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Price: £

Connections:

• Liverpool Street Station (Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Overground, Stansted Express, c2c, Greateranglia) - 4 min walk

The Bike Shed, Old Street

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Lying between Shoreditch High Street  and Old Street, The Bike Shed serves brilliantly as an alternative, lesser known informal meeting space. In a classy display, vintage motorcycles are sporadically placed around the venue's vast floor space. Certainly, no shortage of seating here, with the options for dining table’s or discrete booths for a confidential conversation. The venue lacks power socket availability but the ‘high speed’ wifi will make your presentation or work experience on your fully charged appliances extremely smooth. Variety of coffee, food and drinks options available at a fair price.

Online Review Synopsis

The Bike Shed Moto in Shoreditch offers a unique and lively environment, blending a café, bar, and motorbike workshop. This distinctive setting can make a strong impression on clients and colleagues looking for a less conventional meeting space. The venue is known for its friendly staff, excellent coffee, and good food, which enhance the overall experience. The spacious layout and variety of seating options cater well to informal meetings, although it can become quite busy and noisy, which might not suit those needing a quieter atmosphere. Despite this, the overall cool and casual vibe, combined with good service, makes The Bike Shed Moto a solid choice for informal business gatherings.

User Review

“A large and interesting space, comfortable and casual environment, with well spaced seating, ideal for confidential meetings. There are different seating areas throughout the building all on the ground floor, with some smaller more private booths also available and some outside seating too. An impressive space, also has a motor bike showroom and workshop that provides a good spectacle and talking point for meetings. Highly recommended” - Darren

Key features

Wifi: 3/3

Power socket: Very few/none

Location: 2/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 3/3

Price: £££

Connections:

• Shoreditch High Street (Overground) - 7 min walk
• Old Street (Great Northern Rail, Northern Line) - 8 min walk

BOXPARK Shoreditch, Shoreditch High Street

The Leanspace view

With casual street food options and lots of outdoor lying in the centre, Boxpark Shoreditch can serve as an excellent informal meeting space for your most casual meet-up situation. As our users suggest visiting here earlier will give you a much calmer experience, with the space quickly filling up in the afternoon. An excellent summer outdoor option to get you out of a stuffy office.

Online review synopsis

Boxpark Shoreditch is a lively and vibrant venue, perfect for informal meetings if you're looking for a relaxed, casual atmosphere. The diverse food and drink options cater to various preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. However, its bustling environment can be quite noisy and crowded, especially during peak hours and events, which might not be ideal for focused discussions. The flexible seating arrangements and the overall energetic vibe make it a great spot for informal catch-ups but might pose a challenge for more formal or private conversations.

User review

“Good place for a drink and meeting, especially earlier in the afternoon, otherwise it gets quite loud and rowdy. Not a good place to bring a laptop due to drinks and no charging points.” - Matthew

Key features

Wifi: 1/3

Power socket: Red Very few/none

Location: 3/3

Environment: 3/3

Service: 2/3

Price: ££

Connections:

• Shoreditch High Street (Overground) - 1 minute walk

Related Reading & Series Connections

For a complete overview of informal meeting spaces—how this Shoreditch list fits in, and options in other districts—see The Leanspace Informal Meeting Space Series (Explained) .

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