Brighton is a hub for creativity. After the pandemic of 2020, more and more businesses are asking their personnel to work remotely, and as such there has been an increased demand for co-working environments.
The social aspect of work is essential, and co-working offices are an excellent way for remote workers, start-up businesses, and freelancers to congregate in a friendly, sociable, and creative atmosphere. Brighton isn’t short on co-working places. Here are some of the best…
PLATF9RM
Platform 9, or PLATF9RM to give it its official title, is probably the edgiest co-working space on the south coast. Marketed as neither a place to exclusively relax nor to work, Platform 9 already houses some of the best start-up businesses and creatives around.
Memberships to the shared offices start at £105 per member, per month and depending on your business needs can go up to £320 per member, per month. This friendly and inclusive space is highly sought after by “freelancers, flexible workers” and “work-from-home fugitives” alike.
Address: Floors 5 & 6, Tower Point, 44 North Rd, Brighton, BN1 1YR
Website: https://platf9rm.com/
The Skiff
Before co-working spaces were in vogue, The Skiff was leading the way in offering a friendly atmosphere for freelancers to ply their trades. Brighton’s oldest co-working environment is a place for individual workers to be productive and make friends during their break hours.
The Skiff doesn’t have private offices or discounts for teams; their emphasis is solely on the single creative who is looking for an inclusive and relaxing place to work. Memberships start at £95 per member, per month.
Address: 30 Cheapside, Brighton, BN1 4GD
Website: https://theskiff.org/
Projects Beach
Projects Beach is business-minded. Their emphasis is on allowing businesses to thrive wherever their centre of operations may be. In their own words, Projects Beach “create and operate spaces that make everyone feel included.” This emphasis on inclusivity means that the office spaces Projects Beach manages are stylish, friendly, and inspiring.
The offices include meetings and events spaces, a podcast suite, cafés, a bar, and even an in-house gym. The offices are a stone’s throw from Brighton’s famous Beach, so on a sunny day there’s no better place to sit back and enjoy a well-earned break. Memberships start at £100 per member, per month, with a free trial available.
Address: 8-9 Ship St, Brighton, BN1 1AD
Plus X Innovation
This co-working space on Lewes Road sees collaboration as an integral component of a thriving business. Plus X Innovation is proud to house some of the very best in visionary creatives and business-minded trailblazers.
This co-working space is a great place to get inspired and work collaboratively with other like-minded individuals. Memberships range from a day pass to unlimited all-inclusive access. Visit the website for more details on how to join this vibrant community.
Address: Plus X Innovation Hub, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 4GL
Website: https://www.plusxinnovation.com/locations/brighton
The FuseBox
This innovative co-working space prides itself on supporting all things digital and wants to welcome selected technological enthusiasts to its vibrant shared offices for residencies. The FuseBox welcomes applications for membership from tech visionaries working in a freelance capacity, start-up businesses, and those working as part of a small team developing an idea.
The FuseBox wants to help creatives foster their ideas and see them become a reality. Residencies are given to successful applicants and more information can be found on the FuseBox’s website.
Address: Level 4 North, New England House, New England St, Brighton, BN1 4GH
Website: https://thefuseboxbrighton.com/?public&
Serendipity Meeting Room
Situated in the vibrant heart of Brighton’s North Laine district, Serendipity Meeting Room is a great office-for-hire space that encourages co-working in all aspects. The space is professionally designed and with the teeming North Laine on its doorstep, with its manifold coffee shops and restaurants, there is no shortage of places to relax during a well-earned lunch break with fellow members of your team. Bookings can be made through the website, and prices start at £34 per hour.
Address: First Floor, 36 Meeting House Ln, Brighton, BN1 1HB
Website: serendipitymeetingroom.com
ONCA
This art gallery also functions as a creative hub for artists all over Brighton. ONCA offers residencies to local and travelling artists and also runs plenty of workshops where artists can get their creative juices flowing.
ONCA prides itself on inclusivity and respect and is a forward-thinking, environmentally friendly place for artists to convene and work towards helping the planet. Enquiries about spaces to work can be made through the gallery’s website.
Address: 14 St George’s Pl, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GB
Website: onca.org.uk
Freedom Works – Creative Hub, Hove
Freedom Works has been leading the way in providing vibrant co-working spaces on the South Coast for years. Their Hove branch is a short walk from the seafront and offers a variety of packages for freelancers, and work-from-home professionals.
Many small businesses without an office require a professional primary address and Freedom Works offers a Virtual Office package which does just that. Its “Hot Desks” are a pay-as-you-go alternative to a full-time membership, whilst Freedom Works also offers permanent desks and office spaces. Visit their website for more information on how to join this exciting co-working space.
Address: Hove Business Centre, Fonthill Rd, Hove, BN3 6HA
Website: freedomworks.space
Regus
With easy access to Brighton mainline station, Regus’ co-working spaces are conveniently placed for commuters who wish to spend their day working in the busy, thriving creative hub of the city. Situated on Queens Road, Regus is a short walk from the town centre, Brighton Beach, and the popular North Laine district.
Amenities offered in the Regus building at Queensbury House include stylish Meeting Rooms, breakout rooms and plenty of vending machines for refreshments. Similarly to Freedom Works in Hove, Regus offers a “hot desk” pay-as-you-go working space for the day, virtual offices, and flexible co-working memberships.
Memberships start at £139 per member, per month, whilst the “hot desks” are priced at £45 per day. Regus co-working spaces are the perfect spot to open up the laptop and increase your productivity in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Visit the website for more information on how to join.
Address: Queensberry House, 106 Queens Rd, Brighton, BN1 3XF
