1. Libreria
Closest tube: Liverpool Street / Shoreditch High Street
The brand new concept bookstore was built with readers and writers in mind. The interior was inspired by the Jorge Borges' The Library of Babel, and features a no-phone policy, and private reading and writing nooks built into the shelves.
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2. 68 and Boston
Closest tube: Tottenham Court Road
A wine bar below, and a speakeasy-style cocktail bar above, this charming and quiet Soho haunt is a great spot to cosy up in the corner and work on your manuscript. Upstairs, Boston even has book corner and lamps fashioned from old typewriters to set the mood.
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3. Antidote
4. The Royal George
5. St Martin-in-the-Fields' Café in the Crypt
6. Timberyard
Closest tube: Covent Garden / Oxford Circus / Shoreditch High Street
With locations in Covent Garden, Shoreditch, and Soho, this trendy workspace offers big tables, good snacks, and like minds. The Soho branch offers a membership to their basement for late-night work and workshops perfect for writers and freelancers.
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7. Said
8. Graphic
9. The Ace Hotel, Shoreditch
10. Jerusalem Bar and Kitchen
Closest tube: Tottenham Court Road
While this spacious basement bar is hopping on the weekends, you'll find it quite quiet in the first half of the week. With the added plus of a killer weekday happy hour and plenty of secret nooks for privacy, it's a must-visit if you're looking to log some writing hours after work.
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11. Ziferblat
12. Scarfes Bar
Closest tube: Holborn
This drawing-room-style bar is perfect for writing with a sense of grandeur. With supremely cosy seats and a killer drinks menu, there's no way you won't feel inspired.
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13. Yumchaa
14. Hoxton Hotel
15. The Lamb
16. The Garden Café
