Why Holborn and Surrounds Are a Great Place to Work and Play

The sweet spot between the City and the West End is the area between Tottenham Court Road and Chancery Lane, comprised of Holborn, south Bloomsbury, Covent Garden and St Giles.

This area used to be favoured by lawyers and barristers thanks to the proximity of the law courts and, while the legal firms are still here, there’s now a much more diverse crowd. As well as large corporations setting up their HQs and some media and publishing overspill from Soho, there are also a host of hot-desking spots, coworking spaces and serviced offices accommodating businesses of every size.

As well as lots of office space in Holborn and the surrounds, as you’d expect in such a central location, you’re never far from a bar or restaurant for elaborate client lunches and team-building sessions.

Commuting to Holborn

Holborn stations

Holborn Underground Station, Zone 1, Kingsway, WC2B 6AA
Central Line
Piccadilly Line

Chancery Lane Underground Station, Zone 1, High Holborn, WC1V 6DR
Central Line

Russell Square Underground Station, Zone 1, Bernard Street, WC1N 1LJ
Piccadilly Line

Farringdon Underground Station, Zone 1, Cowcross Street, EC1M 6BY
Circle Line
Hammersmith & City Line
Metropolitan Line
Elizabeth Line

Farringdon Station, Zone 1, Cowcross Street EC1M 6BY

Holborn buses

1, N1, 8, N8, 19, N19, N25, 38, N38, N41, 55, N55, 59, 68, N68, X68, 91, N91, 168, N171, 188, 242, N242, 243, 521

Things To Do In Holborn & The Surrounds

These days, employees want more than just an office space to work from. They want local green spaces, shops and places to socialise and eat, all within a short walk of their desk. This is exactly the sort of walkability that Holborn office space offers.

Leather Lane Market

Originally focused on selling leather goods, Leather Lane Market is now one of the best street food spots in the capital and offers delicious bites that you can grab on the go. It runs every weekday from 10am - 2pm, so you can leave your packed lunch behind.

British Museum

Lose yourself in one of the city’s best museums. Whether you’re seeking a little inspiration or some quiet time away from the office, the British Museum is open daily and entrance is free.

Covent Garden

If you have a few errands to run or want to do a spot of shopping on your lunch break, head to nearby Covent Garden. It offers a fantastic array of shopping options and is one of the capital’s favourite festive hot spots.

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Featured office space in Holborn and Surrounds

16 High Holborn

London,  WC1V 6BX

A modern and stylish office space in the heart of Central London

From

£475pp/m

Private Office

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138 Holborn

London,  EC1N2ST

An impressive, classical office space located near London’s thriving legal district

From

£830pp/m

Private Office

£450pp/m

Hot Desk

£815pp/m

Shared Office

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8 Tavistock Street

London,  WC2E 7PP

A conveniently located, inviting office space in the centre of Covent Garden

From

£750pp/m

Private Office

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Best for team building

Does your team need a social revival? Or perhaps you want to reward them for some great work? Holborn and Covent Garden office spaces are within easy reach of the sort of attractions you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.

Bounce

Do you have table tennis skills that would make Forrest Gump feel inadequate? Then head along to Bounce in Farringdon and dish out a beating to your team. This ping pong paradise also boasts a 1950’s-style cocktail bar, pizza restaurant and games including beer pong and shuffleboard.

The Hunterian Museum

This macabre museum is filled with an unrivalled collection of human and non-human anatomical and pathological specimens. The Hunterian Museum, named after the 18th-century anatomist and surgeon John Hunter, is not for the squeamish, but if you’re looking for a unique and somewhat educational experience, it’s difficult to beat.

Somerset House

For something slightly more sedate, head to Somerset House. Famous for its ice skating rink during the festive season, this Georgian-era complex also has a year-round programme of exhibitions and events, from contemporary art to historical tours.

Best for out-of-office meetings

Holborn and Covent Garden office spaces are blessed with an array of nearby bars and restaurants that’ll help say all the right things about your business.

Holborn Dining Room

This classic British brasserie serves traditional fare in opulent surroundings. You and your clients can enjoy beautifully hand-crafted pies as well as favourites such as fish and chips. The Holborn Dining Room even has its very own pie room, where you can dine privately with up to 10 guests.

Rondo Bar

The Rondo La Cave Wine Bar in Holborn is a permanent space for restaurant pop-ups in the subterranean space beneath the Rondo restaurant in the Hoxton Hotel. While the chefs will flit in and out, the wine bar remains unchanged, so you’re always guaranteed some fantastic wines with food from around the world.

Best for wellbeing

These days, employees expect more from their workspaces. They want to work somewhere where their health, wellbeing and happiness are prioritised. They also want offices close to green spaces and places where they can get some respite from the stresses and strains of working life.

Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Escape the fast-paced nature of office life and lose yourself in Lincoln’s Inn Fields — the biggest public square in the city, tucked neatly away behind Holborn Underground station.

Holborn & surrounds gyms

As well as working hard in your Holborn office space, you can also work up a sweat in one of the area’s many gyms. Elysium Seven Dials is a private micro gym with two separate training rooms where you can work out solo, with a personal trainer or group of friends. Ten Health and Fitness is another boutique provider, offering expertly taught small group classes in modern studios.