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5 Of The Best Coworking Spaces In Bristol Right Now
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Bristol, home to cider, great music and an infamous graffiti artist is also a burgeoning tech and coworking scene. Whether you're a freelancer, student, part of a company or something entirely different, there are some great spaces around to base yourself. And with the entire world tiring of relentless WFH, there's never been a better time to try coworking.
Check out the city’s top workspaces and prices in our rundown of the best of the west.
Note: Here's the deal. We're a coworking provider ourselves. We think we're great (and hundreds of others agree), but we still want to give you a rundown of some of the great other spaces in Bristol. Mainly because we'd like you to go to them, then compare them with our Bristol sites, and realise that they really don't compare.
Anyway, on to the list!
1. Runway East
As if we're not going to mention ourselves on this list?! After opening our celebrated Bristol Bridge site a few years back, we filled it so quickly that we soon realised we needed another, and Runway East Temple Meads was born.
Whichever site you choose, you'll be rubbing shoulders with people from some of Bristol's fastest growing tech companies (and beyond), slap bang in the middle of one of the UK's most exciting tech hubs.
All memberships include free meeting room credits, digital perks and discounts, and a whole host of social and professional events to keep teams motivated all week long.
Here's what the founder of YellowDog said about us:
Runway East is the best place to grow a business in Bristol
Community type: Relaxed, friendly and sociable
Plus points about Runway East:
- Amazing locations
- Unbeatable collection of fast-growing companies
- Famous social events
- Free meeting rooms
- Perks for startups – AWS credit and more
2. Desklodge
Desklodge is a mixture of playground and workspace, bringing to life that work hard play hard attitude.
Its quirky decor includes a tree in the middle of the event space, a Doctor Who phone box which leads to a quiet, no phone calls and no meetings space as well as a plush hotdesk area with silk lined walls. This is in a location close to Temple Meads train station and a 5 minute walk to the city centre.
Community type: Startups, freelancers, creatives
Plus points about Desklodge:
- Pay by the hour memberships
- Free coffee
- Free two-day trial
3. Origin Workspace
Right next to the Clifton Triangle, Origin is a functional, well-designed flexible office space. Slightly more corporate than others, it should suit businesses (and individuals) looking for a more neutral feel for their workspace. An on-site gym is a major plus for fitness fanatics. Note that the location is slightly further from Temple Meads station than others.
Community type: Artists, freelancers, startups
Plus points about Origin Workspace:
- On-site gym
- Well-designed spaces
- Clifton location
4. Square Works
Like coworking but don't want to deal with the hoi polloi? Square Works describes itself as a "high-end coworking space within a private members' club". This is probably not the space for sweaty all-night coding fuelled by Red Bull, but a good option for those wanting more of a traditional vibe.
Community type: Professional, high-class
Plus points about Square Works:
- Clifton location
- Close-nit community
- Beautiful period features
5. Framework Bristol
Situated on the historic King Street, Framework is a tech and digital hub in a beautiful building right by the Bristol Old Vic theatre. Operated by Forward Space, the site is one of several in the south west that range from locations in Frome to Exeter.
Community type: Tech and digital startups
Plus points about Framework:
- Great location
- Beautifully converted warehouse
- Good community
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
We've put together some FAQs to help you settle into life at Runway East.
What’s included in the price?
Our pricing is all inclusive, so as well as access to your own private office space, your price includes business rates, utilities, cleaning, tea and coffee, a program of professional and social events for your team, and (all importantly), Cake on a Wednesday and a Drinks Trolley on a Friday.
What will my quote include?
Your quote will include all currently available office space that meets your requirements, along with the information you need to decide if we might be right for you - images, floorplans, and full details of our services.
Do you offer free meeting room access to members?
Yes, if you become a member with a private office at a Runway East site, you get free meeting room access for your team across 100+ meeting rooms we have, with industry leading allowances. To make sure members use space fairly, overages are charged only in the event you go over your allowance.
I have specific needs - can you meet them?
Almost all our members have specific needs - and we pride ourselves on aiming to meet them. Reply to your quote with them, and we’ll give you a speedy response - or call us on 0203 1379 953.
How long are your office space agreements?
Our standard pricing is on 12 month terms, but if you want a shorter or longer agreement, those are also available, with custom pricing to reflect your commitment level.
Can I customise my office?
Yes - we have a range of office customisation options you can choose from, and we want to deliver a great environment for your team. Options include your logo on the wall, to your own phone booths in office, through to building meeting rooms and custom requirements.
I’d prefer to speak to someone on the phone or via email?
No problem - you can give us a call on 0203 1379 953 or you can email us at membership@runwayea.st.
Are Runway East expensive?
We provide a range of options for all budgets, and always aim to work with your budget where we can. If we can’t meet your needs - we’ll be upfront about that with you from the start.
Can I speak to someone on the phone/over email?
No problem - you can give us a call on 0203 1379 953 or you can email us at membership@runwayea.st
How flexible are the length of the agreements and notice periods?
Our standard pricing is based on a 12 month contract, if you want longer or shorter contract, we're up for it, just bear in mind the price may change depending on what you're looking for.
Are there any hidden fees we should be aware of?
Nope - everything is included. Your rent, business rates, service charge, utilities - even a tonne of meeting room credits. The only times you'll be charged outside of your agreement is if you A) exceed the generous meeting room credits already included, or B) Want to customise your space.
What are the membership criteria?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
How does the meeting room system work?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
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