The Best Flexible Offices in London’s Financial District

London’s prestigious financial district is home to some of the largest and most well-known businesses. Hosted by an incredible range of architecture, from towering skyscrapers to characterful period buildings, the City offers a wide variety of accommodation that will help your business flourish.

With top talent now increasingly difficult to find, finance firms are upgrading their workspaces to help them attract and retain the best workers. Office spaces with natural light, breakout areas and more flexible workspaces that encourage creativity and collaboration are now en vogue - and we’re here to help you find them in the financial district.

What is London’s Financial District?

London is one of the leading financial centres in the world, scoring higher than any other city - including New York and Singapore - for its attractiveness to the lucrative industry. At the heart of that is the City of London, London’s historic financial district, but there are also other major financial and business districts, including Canary Wharf, Westminster, Lambeth, Southwark and Islington, all of which can be very attractive places to work.

Flexible Offices in the Core Financial Districts of London

London’s primary financial district is a city in itself, known as the City of London. Here, in an area that covers just 1.12 square miles, some of the biggest names in financial services cluster tightly together. It’s also home to many legal firms that benefit from the history, reputation and commuting ease of the area.

Despite the popularity of the City, its 142.11 million sq ft of built office stock means you can find everything from managed and serviced offices in the City to hot desks and coworking spaces for every size of business.

Read more about office space in the City of London.

Heron Tower

Statement workspaces don’t get much better than this. Just a two-minute walk from London Liverpool Street station, Heron Tower features a triple-height atrium that’s flooded with natural light, four fully-equipped meeting rooms and fully furnished offices with spectacular views of the city.

The Shard

Private furnished offices on the 24 and 25 floors of the iconic Shard are available from £995pp/m. As you’d expect, the views are breathtaking and the facilities excellent. There’s a collaborative coworking space, executive business lounge, event space and kitchen and dining areas — all just a stone’s throw from London Bridge station.

85 Gresham Street

These fully serviced offices in the heart of London’s banking heartland boast a modern reception, meeting rooms, an executive business lounge and bike storage facilities, all within walking distance of Bank Underground station. Sitting opposite the historic Guildhall, 85 Gresham Street is a short walk from many popular shops and restaurants.

1 Canada Square

One of the most iconic buildings in London, 1 Canada Square offers fully serviced flexible office spaces with an agile layout, complete with breakout spaces and meeting rooms. The renowned skyscraper gives you panoramic views of the City and you’ll be in good company, with some of the largest financial businesses located nearby. Just a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf Underground station, you can enjoy the local bars and restaurants for either lunchtime meetings or after-work socials.

Flexible Offices on the Fringes of London’s Financial District

If you’re searching for the best offices for finance businesses in London, sometimes it pays to spread your search a little wider.

7 Pancras Square

RIght next to King’s Cross Station, 7 Pancras Square enjoys a fantastic location and offers green office space with PV panels, CHP heating and rainwater harvesting. As well as these fantastic eco-credentials to shout about, you’ll find hot desks, fixed offices and private offices that all benefit from a range of meeting venues, kitchen and dining areas, a delightful roof terrace, bike storage and on-site showers.

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10-16 Elm Street

This thoughtfully designed workspace in Clerkenwell offers 50,000 sq ft of collaborative workspace with no fixed partitions across 12 floors. With Exmouth Market and Leather Lane as near neighbours, 10-16 Elm Street has everything you need to work, rest and play.

344-354 Gray’s Inn Road

This attractive 1920s building in Pentonville, in the heart of London’s legal quarter, offers recently furbished office space spread across five storeys. The private offices at 344-354 Gray’s Inn Road include the use of contemporary meeting rooms, light-filled coworking spaces, bike racks and shower facilities, all within walking distance of Kings Cross St Pancras.

Other Locations to Consider - Westminster

Perhaps better known as the UK’s political heartland, Westminster is also a thriving financial hub in its own right. Its business credentials attract the highest number of start-up and scale-up businesses in the UK, and it’s second only to its neighbouring financial district of the City of London in terms of productivity.

Here are some of the best offices for finance firms in Westminster:

14 Curzon Street

This sophisticated and modern office space in Mayfair features 30 fully serviced offices, two meeting rooms with video conferencing and a stylish courtyard to relax in and grab some fresh air. There’s also plenty of nearby green space, with 14 Curzon Street ideally located between the top corners of Hyde Park and Green Park.

2 Sheraton Street

With hot desks, fixed offices and private offices all available, 2 Sheraton Street is a charming and characterful space that offers plenty of choice for financial firms. This dog-friendly office space also has bike storage and showers for a carbon-free commute and is just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road. 

33 St James’s  Square

This historic, Grade II listed property sits in the heart of a tranquil garden square in London’s West End. With 91 serviced office suites, seven meeting rooms, an executive business lounge and on-site parking, bike storage and shower facilities, there’s everything your business needs to thrive. And just a six-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus tube station, 33 James’s Square is easily accessed by commuters across the capital and beyond.

Other Locations to Consider - Lambeth

Business in Lambeth is booming. Business growth in the borough is outperforming many parts of London and there’s an unprecedented level of development, with over 6,000 annual planning applications bringing new opportunities to this entrepreneurial community. Prices are also more affordable than in some of the more established London financial districts.

36-37 Albert Embankment

Spread over four floors, these modern, fully-furnished offices on the Vauxhall riverside offer uninterrupted views across the Thames. Once you’ve finished gazing out the window, you can get down to work with modern IT and telecoms facilities including VoIP and high-speed Wi-Fi. With Vauxhall Underground and London Waterloo stations just a few minutes' walk away, 36-37 Albert Embankment also benefits from a commuter-friendly location.

170 Kennington Lane

With hot desks from £170pp/m and private offices from £200pp/m, this six-storey building in up-and-coming Kennington has an abundance of creative spaces and networking areas at a great price. With offices and studios ranging from 207 to 3,700 sq ft, 170 Kennington Lane has something for every size of business.

100 Black Prince Road

This stylish building on Black Prince Road dates back to the 1800s but enjoys fantastic connectivity, as acknowledged by its WiredScore Platinum Rating. Originally the head office of ceramic manufacturers Royal Doulton, it now offers a mix of private offices, fixed offices and hot desks within easy reach of Vauxhall, Waterloo and Victoria mainline and Underground stations. 

Need A Little Help?

We’d love to help you find the best office for your finance business in London’s financial district or a little further afield. We know the office space market inside out and our service is completely free. Get in touch and we’ll share our expert knowledge, accompany you to viewings and help you negotiate the best deal.

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