Desks & Memberships · Meeting Rooms — 25 Horsell Road, London · 4.5 ★ (80 reviews)
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Uncommon Highbury is a boutique coworking space on Horsell Road where design-led interiors and an exceptionally attentive reception team make every working day feel quietly considered. The space earns its 4.5-star Google rating not through scale, but through care — Marta, Richard, and Kinga greet members by name each morning, and the calm, clean environment is maintained with daily housekeeping and quality touches throughout. Natural light fills the workspaces, ergonomic furniture supports long focus sessions, and a compact mix of hot-desks, private offices, and phone booths means solo freelancers and small teams alike find what they need without compromise. Free specialty coffee, fresh water, and a well-equipped community kitchen add to the sense that this is a workplace worth returning to. As part of the trusted Uncommon brand, members also benefit from curated perks that go well beyond the desk. For those who find central London coworking spaces loud and impersonal, Highbury offers a genuinely different rhythm.
This is one of the highest rated workspace due to user feedback.
Workspace is known for very modern architecture and interiour design
This place is known for having a supportive startup and freelancer community.
25 Horsell Road, N5 1XL, London, United Kingdom
Uncommon Highbury sits on a residential street in Highbury & Islington, a leafy, village-feel neighbourhood in North London. Tree-lined streets, independent cafés, and local amenities give the area an unhurried pace that's hard to find closer to the centre — making it a natural draw for freelancers and small teams who want to work without the noise of Soho or Shoreditch. Highbury & Islington station is a short walk away and provides swift Victoria line connections to King's Cross, Oxford Circus, and Brixton in under ten minutes, as well as London Overground services linking east and west. Holloway Road is also nearby for additional bus and transport options. The surrounding streets offer a solid mix of lunch spots, specialty coffee shops, and green spaces — Highbury Fields, one of North London's most popular parks, is within comfortable walking distance for a midday break.
The space is located at 25 Horsell Road, London N5 1XL. Highbury & Islington station (Victoria line and London Overground) is the nearest tube/rail stop. Reception is on-site to assist with check-in. Contact the venue on 020 3948 3890 for specific entry instructions or first-visit guidance.
Uncommon Highbury is at 25 Horsell Road, London N5. The nearest station is Highbury & Islington (Victoria line & London Overground), a short walk away. If it's your first visit, you can call 020 3948 3890 for directions from the team.
Review summary
Members value the warm, welcoming atmosphere at Uncommon Highbury, with reviewers consistently singling out team members by name — particularly Marta, Luciano, Richard, and Kinga — for their friendliness and willingness to go above and beyond. The space is described as calm, clean, and well-appointed, making it easy to concentrate. Monthly social events are appreciated as a community touch. Some reviewers note that the booking app has been unreliable, meeting rooms are on the pricier side, and day passes are the minimum commitment, with no hourly rate available.
Members most consistently praise Atmosphere, Staff & service, and Equipment. The most-raised point to know about is Step-free access.
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“Cool space, lovely atmosphere”
See options & request a tourAmber A
Apr 2026
The Highbury team are all excellent. Supportive and encouraging with just the right level of communication and engagement.
Ethan Dowson
Mar 2026
Just a very friendly and engaging team that are always happy to help. Love the monthly Uncommon socials too!
Will Lyde
Mar 2026
Richard & Marta are so nice and it's a great space to work in. love it!
Boaz Valkin
Mar 2026
Staff are exceptional
James Breeds
Mar 2026
Marta and her team are great. Richard and Kinga are really helpful
Ben Abelman
Feb 2026
Uncommon Highbury offers Free Tea, Daily Cleaning Service, Lounge Area, Highspeed Wifi, Lots of Natural Light, Reception Desk, Ergonomic Furniture, Fully Furnished and 4 more amenities.
