Desks & Memberships · Meeting Rooms · Private Offices — 130 Shoreditch High St, London · 4.4 ★ (147 reviews)
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Cobalance Cafe on Shoreditch High Street blurs the line between specialty coffee shop and flexible workspace — and does it with genuine style. The interior features wood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and exposed brick that reviewers consistently single out as the kind of backdrop that makes work feel less like work. Sit-down and standing desks come equipped with plugs, so dropping in with a laptop is seamless. Beyond day-to-day coworking, Cobalance offers private offices for teams needing dedicated space, plus event rooms that have hosted charity fundraisers, birthday celebrations, and corporate working sessions for up to 95 guests. Free yoga classes round out an offering that goes well beyond the desk. The space holds a 4.4 Google rating, with regulars noting strong value for money and consistent improvements over repeat visits. Whether you need a quiet solo work session or a professionally catered private event in Shoreditch, Cobalance is set up for both.
Cobalance Cafe offers Free Yoga Classes, Event Spaces, Community Events.
130 Shoreditch High St, London, UK
Cobalance Cafe sits at 130 Shoreditch High St, placing it squarely in one of East London's most walkable and creatively dense corridors. Shoreditch High Street Overground station is steps away, connecting you to Liverpool Street in minutes and giving easy access to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Elizabeth lines. The immediate area is dense with independent cafés, street-food markets, and design studios — the kind of neighbourhood where a lunchtime walk doubles as a mood reset. Brick Lane is a short stroll east, and the Old Street tech cluster is within easy walking distance, making Cobalance a practical base for anyone working across the City fringe and East London creative scene. Cyclists are well-served too, with Santander Cycle docking stations and dedicated lanes nearby.
Enter Cobalance Cafe via the main entrance located at 130 Shoreditch High St. Upon arrival, proceed to the reception desk for check-in. The building operates from early morning until late evening to accommodate flexible working hours. Visitors and members have the option to use stairs or elevators for access to different floors. While parking is limited, public transportation connectivity is excellent, with nearby bus stops and the Shoreditch High Street Overground station within walking distance. The venue ensures a secure environment, with CCTV surveillance and access control measures in place for all guests.
Cobalance Cafe at 130 Shoreditch High St offers sit-down and standing desks with plug sockets, reliable coffee, and day passes — making it one of the most straightforward spots in East London to drop in and work. No need to book ahead for casual coworking.
Review summary
Cobalance Cafe draws praise for its cosy, low-key atmosphere in the heart of Shoreditch, affordable hourly pricing, private phone booths, and a friendly team. The space is also frequently hired for private events — owners Pooja and Jay receive repeated commendation for responsive, flexible event planning. However, a cluster of 2024 coworking reviews raises consistent concerns: wifi reliability in the lower-ground level was reported as poor by multiple members, the hot-drinks policy shifted from unlimited to a single included drink (with signage slow to update), and one reviewer described significant maintenance issues in a basement conference room. Background music during coworking hours was also noted as disruptive by some.
Members most consistently praise Staff & service, Atmosphere, and Coffee & food. The most-raised point to know about is Wi-Fi.
Consistently praised
Worth knowing
“Pooja was extremely helpful”
See options & request a tourCourtney Lovell
Dec 2024
The owner and this space SAVED my 30th Birthday celebrations! I had originally been planning my 30th birthday party for 3 months and had a previous space reserved around this time only for that host to cancel on me (for reasons outside my control) with 2 days to go! I was extremely stressed trying to reserve a space with 2 days to go! Thankfully, I found this space - the owner, Pooja, was extremely helpful with telling me about their space and how they could accommodate my party and my needs. Honestly extremely helpful, she called me to tell me more about the space and how they could accommodate us which i was very grateful for. The space itself was big enough to host roughly all 50-60 of our party guests, (and could have fit more guests in too!) and the space was exactly what we needed and more! It has enough space for us to have hired equipment put in (selfie photo booth, DJ set and speakers). There was already a table- football table in situ which a lot of my guests really enjoyed and they had speakers of their own for us to connect to and play music from. The event manager, Jay, was also extremely helpful and accommodated our needs well - top top service, truly. All my guests and myself had such a great time in the space which ran from 7pm - 2am - my guests loved the space and it included all of our needs. I cannot thank Pooja enough as without her help, time and effort and this space, my 30th birthday would not have been as amazing as it was, especially with only 2 days to organise it on such late notice! Genuinely, the space and service was everything we could have wanted and more! Thanks again to Pooja, Jay and all of the staff at this space for hosting such a great party, will never forget it, and would highly recommend for anyone who wants to have a party here to look out for this space.
James Stirrat
Nov 2024
no longer a good space for coworking. knock off pop music is blasting the whole day, we got told it would close at 4.40PM yet paid for a day pass and the coffee (which used to be complementary) now costs £2 a cup - better to work for free from hoxton and at least you can stay later
Alsan Crandon
Oct 2024
I hosted a party at CoBalance and the planning was seamless, with every detail perfectly executed. The staff were professional, and the venue was amazing, the team worked together to give a great experience for all my guests. Thank you!
Ben Kelly
Sep 2024
Namida Lowu
Jun 2024
I recently used this venue for my friend's baby shower and it was absolutely perfect! From start to finish Pooja was amazing, always quick to respond and so helpful. Erla was also incredible especially when we were running late—she jumped right in to help us set up, she was very accommodating to our needs also. The space itself is spacious and unique, making it a hit with all our guests. Everyone kept asking how I found such a great spot! It's perfect for any event and I’ll definitely be using it again. Highly recommended! Cheers Mo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Srk
May 2024
