The Black & White Building is a coworking space based in Shoreditch on super hip Rivington Street…read more Who doesn't want to work a stone's throw from Cargo!? Amiright!? Ok no, but really...here's the scoop. I needed a short-term coworking space very near my flat while I was making the transition back to work from maternity leave. As I was running back and forth several times a day it was necessary that my commute be walkable and also, very short. Also, I wanted it to be inspiring and cool and creative. Not an easy order, actually! B&W is a building run and managed by The Office Group -- and they have many other spaces throughout London and beyond. I only needed the one in Shoreditch for a specific amount of time (3 months or so) -- so I just stuck to that and used it as I needed. The pros: Location. Space. All gorgeous. In the nice months they have outside space, a beautiful roofdeck with picnic tables, etc. The space is well maintained, very stylish and built for working and collaborating. Access - key card access so late or early meetings were not an issue and actually the best time to work here as it wasn't busy! Great area with cool shops, restaurants and bars nearby. Amenities: coffee and tea, flatware and glassware all provided. Also strong wifi. Alll good stuff for a coworking space. Staff -- mostly helpful and friendly, responded to issues quickly. The negs: I was a bit put off by the expectation setting. Early on they told me (before I even began coming) in not so many words, "don't be here too much." I never really understood that. Why not? What's too much? It was always a bit stressful and that was what I was trying to get away from. If I am paying £300/month...if I needed to be here daily, why not? I felt it was a bit strange and got us off on the wrong foot. For what its worth - I spent about 10 hours a week there and definitely figured out there were MANY people using it daily for many hours. This sort of miffed me because we were all paying the same thing. Just a bit strange. Hopefully they've gotten their messaging a bit better on that front! Also, the behavior of other co-workers became an issue a bit. People would "claim" one of the very nice solo desks (about 10 along the wall) -- and then leave for many hours for lunch or meetings or whatever, but leave all their things there. Kind of lame, right? Very. It really turned me off and no one seemed to be enforcing any sort of tact when people clearly had no adherence to social norms or politeness. It was one of the reasons I opted not to renew my contract. Return of deposit - I had to chase my security deposit return (250 quid!) for several weeks. It wasn't a huge deal but an inconvenience I wish I hadn't had to deal with given my responsible use of the space and that I'd turned in my key card 30 days prior. It felt protracted and bureaucratic. Drop-in options -- I had really wanted a drop-in option as I was familiar and liked the space. As a former member there are no drop in capabilities. I of course was willing to pay by the day, etc -- but not an option. Seems very inflexible and unfortunate that they can't accommodate different working styles and needs as changes In the end, I have a very good outlook on the B&W coworking space. I found it very well set up for working and it fit my needs at the time. As my needs changed it didn't really change with me, so unfortunately I can't utilize it anymore. I felt it was a moderate value for the money but was often stressed about what was too much time to be there. If I worked solo or as a freelancer I'd definitely think about signing up for this space (or one nearby your location).

I usually make my way to this gallery every first Thursday of the month to see all the new work…read moresubmitted by up and coming artists. They usually have a great selection of things to see and if you are feeling rich to buy. Great atmosphere with music and interactive drawing boards for everyone to get creative on.

Attended a conference here recently and gotta point out the following: know what's quite poorly…read moredesigned at the Business Design Centre? The ladies restroom, and that's a problem, especially when it impacts a 3000+ attendee, multi day event. The restroom door swings in, guaranteed to hit anyone waiting for one of the handful of stalls inside. The hand dryer is located directly outside the stall closest to the door. Worst case scenario, a person is drying their hands and gets bumped from one side by someone trying to exit the far stall and sandwiched by another someone waiting in line who's just been shoved forward by someone else trying to open the entry door. Aside from the ladies bathroom design fiasco, the space itself was adequate for the event, on site food was decent, and public transportation as well as lodging are conveniently located.

The BDC is a really spacious venue, but can be a little touch and go. I've been to a couple of…read morewine shows here that have been amazing, really taking advantage of the tiered leveling and space, and I've heard stories about events that crammed too much into too little and they fell short, so I guess it'll depend on who's organizing what you're going to! I think it suits well for smaller and medium sized shows, but the centre itself is in a great location on Upper St, allowing for some great places to meet & mingle before and after your conference. There's also some hotel accommodations nearby if you're just in for the occasion. I was quite impressed with the potential of the BDC, and have had some great times here! It's got a good range from professional-to-social gatherings.

Probably my first review in English! Let's try!…read more Fantastic venue for hosting events, meetings and courses. I went there for a meeting with about 35 colleagues. We booked the Penthouse room (spacious and luminous)! Nice offer in terms of meals (yummy and healthy lunch), coffee breaks and breakfast. I was quite amazed with the level of service (welcome words, general support, IT equipment,...) and overall attention to detail to cater for all our needs. Very friendly staff (funny but professional). I, of course, strongly recommend this venue and the one in Covent Garden (little bit less luminous but well equipped and nice staff members as well!)

Amazing Service - From start to finish, I truly enjoyed working with the Wallacespace. Amie and…read moreIsabel were very responsive and professional with great follow-through. Highly recommended to anyone who wants things done.

Winchester House is a three-storey building that offers well-appointed office suites. It has a full…read morereception area, fully furnished offices, kitchen areas, meeting rooms, IT and telecoms services, cooling and natural light, an entrance on Crawford Place if you need a W1 postcode, and easy to get to with all modes of transport. Close by is the Edgware Rd Underground, the Paddington National Rail, 8 min walk to Marble Arch Central Line, the M25 and parking on-site. And on your lunch break there's so much choice along Edgware Rd for places to eat and shop. It's a great place to work.

Two words for you - Morning Glory!…read more That's the event that's made me fall in love with the Oval Space. Whilst this isn't an ode for this event (The Oval Space has a lot of events on), here's a review to this little venue gem in the crown that is east London. I absolutely love it and it's apt that a feel-good, warm event such as MG choose this place as it's current home. It's an intimate enough space, whilst being lofty. Imagine high ceilings, but a warm draft free space with industrial concrete floors. I know that I've shared a lot of joy here with others and I can imagine that it's a good space for a gig. It's a great open space with windows along each side that let's the light in and gives you a nice view of the gas plant next door - it's always nice to see some industrial chic in the land of the warehouse that is East London. A lovely outdoor space features shelf walls lined with plants, great for smoking space if that's your thing and I like the butler sinks and no fuss hipster feel in the female amenities.

Went here as part of the Visions Festival line up to see some bands and liked the space. Almost too…read morebig, it surprised me and was quite humid inside in good weather.

For a start-up business the service offered by W1Office is very good. A virtual Office address in…read moreLondon can assist a business in making breakthroughs with bigger organizations and businesses. Not only are W1Office cheaper than all their competitors they offer a manned telephone line 24/7 from their UK call centre. If you are looking for a virtual office service and you have a tight budget, you should have a look at the services on offer from W1Office.

A rip off! They will…read morelure you in with discounted offers on virtual office address, and send you an email when it is time to renew a year later at full price. The money will be directly drawn from your account without any warning if you did not reply to the email. What ever you try they will refuse to give a refund even if you are in the process of closing your company. Very easy renewal money for them indeed and a rip off for you!

Central Working is one of the friendliest and most modern co working spots in London. The staff are…read morevery professional and support residents phenomenally well, the fact that they're visible and present makes a big difference. The companies within Central Working range from small 1-man freelance shops, to new startups and big American companies such as Twilio and TaskRabbit. Right next to Google Campus, this venue is right in the centre of tech city.

Great working space for tech startups. Fast wi-fi, plenty of space, lots of sunlight, and super…read moreconvenient location next to Google Campus, Old Street roundabout, and tons of phenomenal coffee shops within a stone's throw.

This is an unbranded and stylish place for me to work. I do PR for tech startups so often need desk…read morespace or meeting rooms in the Silicon Roundabout/Old Street area. Lots of great perks and nice people.