Best co-working spaces near Islington

Monday 27th April 2026

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From the buzz of Upper Street to the quieter residential streets beyond, Islington is home to some brilliant places to work. Here's our pick of the best coworking spaces in the area.

Best co-working spaces near Islington

Best overall: Good Space Islington Square 

Good Space is a neighbourhood work club based in Islington Square. Unlike many workspaces that focus on the company, team, or group, Good Space is built for the individual. Hospitality is at the centre of everything they do - their Club Managers are on site to support, host, and welcome members, and the community they help create is genuinely something special. The space has everything you need: varied seating options, phone booths, focus booths, deep focus areas, meeting rooms, and a kitchen. If you're looking for a beautifully designed, community-focused space, Good Space is the place to be.

Amenities: Meeting rooms, phone booths, focus booths, deep focus zones, kitchen, printing, member events, private offices, dedicated desks, hot desking 

Price: Monthly membership starting from £215 + VAT

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Best for all-rounders: Loom Club 

Loom club is a neighbourhood work club designed to be like a second home. It has places to sit and work as well as a fitness studio where they offer yoga, strength training and wellness workshops. They have an on-site cafe/bar and they also introduced Loom’s Kitchen, a series of chef residencies designed to offer intimate dining experiences that celebrate creativity, flavors, and innovation. 

Amenities: Phone booths, meeting room, member events, hot desking, fitness studio & classes, on-site cafe/bar

Price: part time memberships from £45/month and full time memberships from £295 per month 

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Best for location: Spaces Highbury 

Spread across four floors, the space offers open-plan coworking areas, communal breakout rooms, meeting rooms, and a dedicated on-site team. It's well suited to freelancers, small teams, and growing businesses who want a professional, well-connected base in North London. Spaces Highbury and Islington offer thoughtfully crafted workspaces that combine stunning design with vibrant communities. Regular events, workshops, and social gatherings help you build relationships that grow your ideas and your network. 

Amenities: Open-plan coworking, meeting rooms, breakout rooms, fast internet, on-site team, 24/7 access for members

Price: Hot desking from £139/month, dedicated desk from £289/month (excl. VAT)

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Best for teams: Uncommon Highbury

Uncommon Highbury is a beautifully designed coworking space tucked into the peaceful, leafy surroundings of Highbury & Islington, just a short walk from the station. Housed in a former bookbinding factory, the space retains plenty of character — think painted brick walls, a sleek café bar, and an outdoor terrace — while still offering everything you need to do your best work. With quiet zones, collaborative areas, private offices, and complimentary drinks and snacks, it strikes a great balance between focus and community. Regular events, workshops, and fitness classes make it more than just a place to work.

Amenities: Hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, outdoor terrace, café bar, complimentary drinks and snacks, printing, bike storage, member events and fitness classes

Prices: day pass from £45, hot desking from £299/month

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