Co-working spaces in the city centre 🤝
📖 Sunday 6 April 2025
They say a change is as good as a rest.
Co-working outside the office or home is a great way to collaborate, reignite productivity or simply break away from that same old sandwich combination.
Sheffield city centre has lots of options for co-working, and we’ve put together this guide to the best places to plug in.
They are organised by two categories, depending on your business needs.
☕Cafes, food halls and other casual venues
👩💻Dedicated co-working office spaces
📖 All information correct at the time of publication. Please visit individual venues’ websites for the latest details.
☕ Cafes and food halls
Hygge
Fitzalan Square, Eyre Street and Wellington Street (coming soon)
8am-6pm, multiple plug sockets
Hanging chairs, a Scandi-cool interior and excellent coffee make independent Hygge a solid option for co-working.
Their original site - which also boasts plenty of whimsically designed nooks and crannies - on Fitzalan Square is often busy with people typing at their laptops.
Freshly made sandwiches and tempting cakes are on offer, and if you need a screen break, there are books or games available too.
Hygge is set to open its third venue at Elshaw House, overlooking Pounds Park, in spring 2025.
Sheffield Plate
Orchard Square
11am-9pm weekdays, some plug sockets
Take your tastebuds on holiday at Sheffield Plate, a food hall serving dishes from around the world.
Peruvian chicken rice bowls, authentic pad Thai and Greek gyros are just a small sample of dishes available.
Working from the window seating, where there are plug sockets, allows you to enjoy some people watching and there’s a bar two steps away for when you clock off.
The Co-Work Collective at The Cosy Club
Holly Street
Regular events starting Thursday 17 April 2025, drop in 9.30am-2pm
RSVP to jade@jadelianacommunications.co.uk
The word ‘networking’ can strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced professional.
A new drop-in co-working space in Sheffield city centre is the alternative, designed to encourage more natural conversations between professionals from every industry and at all levels.
Inclusive and welcoming, The Co-work Collective has been set up by Jade Liana March, a freelance PR and copywriter.
She said: “I’ve been in the working world since 2011, and I’ve never really enjoyed traditional networking events. They often cater to those who are naturally confident in those settings, which isn’t the case for everyone.
“While there’s a time and place for structured networking, I saw an opportunity to create something more accessible and that fosters meaningful, organic connections.
“The Co-Work Collective has the potential to bring together professionals who might not ordinarily cross paths.
“A graduate could attend and meet a hiring manager, or a freelance web designer could connect with a business in need of a website refresh.
“Unlike traditional industry-focused networking events, this setting creates opportunities in a more relaxed and authentic way.
“It also gives remote workers a chance to get out, meet their peers, and feel part of a community.”
The first event takes place in April 2025 on a drop-in basis, and regular meet-ups will be organised in the future.
Jade added: “I’m so excited by the response so far!
“While there are other coworking spaces and networking events in Sheffield, this idea really merges the best of both worlds.
“There’s no pressure - no need to hand out business cards, do awkward introductions, or participate in structured discussions (which can be anxiety-inducing for many).
“Just bring your laptop, grab a coffee or some food, and work in a welcoming, relaxed environment.
“The Cosy Club is the perfect venue, and I’m looking forward to welcoming everyone to the first event.”
Find out about future events by following The Co-Work Collective on LinkedIn.
Showroom Cafe Bar
Paternoster Row
9am-9pm, multiple plug sockets, £8 co-working deal
Unlimited coffee and soft drinks can be yours at the cool creative hangout that is The Showroom Cafe Bar.
As well as their £8 co-working deal on drinks, there’s an extensive menu including hot sandwiches for under £10 (we rate the Philly cheesesteak option) and excellent Wi-Fi.
Crucible Kitchen
The Crucible
10am until evening showtimes, multiple plug sockets
Work where theatre’s biggest names have walked at Crucible Kitchen, located inside the world-famous Crucible Theatre.
As well as being steeped in history, the venue is incredibly central for those travelling in by bus or tram.
There’s a good value food and drink menu, and you may even catch a glimpse of some well-known faces.
Marmadukes
Cambridge Street
8am until 4pm, multiple plug sockets, please note their one-for-one system
Need somewhere to impress visiting colleagues with?
Marmadukes is beautifully designed, the home of gorgeous baked goods and right next door to Sheffield’s flourishing Heart of the City retail destinations.
They ask remote workers to purchase one item for every hour spent at the venue, so it is a great spot to enjoy an oat milk latte followed by an artisanal lunch.
Curzon
George Street
12pm-12am, multiple plug sockets
Focus on that big project - and your vitamin D levels - simultaneously at this historic venue.
The characterful cinema has a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy little-seen views of the city centre.
Order drinks at the bar next door or downstairs counter, and you could also choose to work from their comfortable lobby.
It’s open from 12pm so this location is also ideal if you plan on catching a film after logging off.
The Beaten Track
Campo Lane
11am - 6pm Tuesday-Friday, multiple plug sockets, lunchtime deals
Pizza deals and views over a Georgian square? Sounds like working in paradise…
The Beaten Track, which backs onto Paradise Square, has been open for six months and is welcoming a wide range of people - including students and remote or city centre workers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, their pizza menu is available with 30 per cent off.
There’s also a lunch deal for £10 and an outside area for when the weather perks up.
Chris Harris, manager, said: “It’s a really cosy, welcoming environment with fantastic views over Paradise Square.
“People can just pop in and enjoy the space.”
The lunch deal is subject to future change,but currently includes an option of a pizza foldover or chicken and chips with a drink.
Cambridge Street Collective
Backfields
Workspace 8am-5pm on weekdays, multiple plug sockets, bottomless hot drinks £6, weekly lunch deals
Europe’s biggest purpose-built food hall is a fantastic place to work - alone, with colleagues or friends.
Coffee trader Locale delivers on the top-quality caffeinated goods, bakes and smoothies from early doors.
And from around 10am, the smells of different cuisines being prepped will trigger the most crucial business decision of the day: what’s for lunch?
If you can’t wait, trader Egg & Co also serves up epic breakfast sandwiches.
Frazer’s Coffee Roasters
Arundel Street
Tuesday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, multiple plug sockets, free filter coffee refills for £8
Sip on award-winning coffee right next to where it has been roasted.
Frazer’s is a specialty roaster and bright, open cafe which welcomes workers - you can even watch the coffee being prepared.
The industrial chic decor and novel coffee names - a cup of Full Monty, anyone - only add to the appeal.
There’s a menu including healthy ‘pots of goodness’, plus lunchtime pizza, cookies and sandwiches to power you through that big presentation too.
Kollective
Brown Street
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, some plug sockets
Elevate your commute at Kollective, the ideal spot to meet after landing or alighting at Sheffield Railway Station.
The brunch options (think decadent French toast or lavish Turkish eggs) alone are worth catching a train for.
All the cakes are made in house, and you’ll find kombucha, iced options and more on the drinks menu.,
You can also soak up some culture at Site Gallery, which houses the cafe.
Couch
Campo Lane
Weekdays 8am-5pm, multiple plug sockets
Seriously cosy, Couch has all the comforts of home with a far superior atmosphere and food offer.
It is regarded as a hidden gem located in the Cathedral Quarter.
Regulars rave about the breakfast menu, which includes a cracking all-day full English and breakfast baps. New specials debut regularly too.
As you’d expect, there are comfortable couches to sprawl out on, too.
👩💻Dedicated co-working office spaces
Cubo Sheffield
Carver Street
Free trials available
Cubo Sheffield has all the benefits of a traditional office, and a few modern perks too.
A front reception service, mail handling and business class printers are included.
There is also a rooftop seating area, barista station and a beer tap.
There are 60 hot desks, as well as studios, private offices and designated desks to choose from, depending on your needs.
Club @ Electric Works
Sheffield Digital Campus, S1 2BJ
Club is a bright and spacious coworking space on the ground floor of Electric Works.
The only office building in the city with its own helter-skelter (yes you heard right), it’s a popular space attracting freelancers and remote workers spanning a range of disciplines and industries.
Electric Works is home to a number of start ups and larger businesses who have their own offices but who also use the communal areas as break-out spaces with their teams. Members of Club can access the building 24/7 and use a variety of open and informal meeting and seating areas and workspaces.
Its location, close to the train and bus station, and within Sheffield’s Creative Industries Quarter, is no doubt part of its appeal, but it also offers a great community, free tea and coffee, and a friendly reception team working Monday to Friday.
Club members are connected through a programme of networking and social events and benefit from sharing their workspace with the city's government funded start-up and business support programme delivered by Business Sheffield.
Sheffield Technology Parks
Arundel Street
Standing desks, complimentary refreshments and private booths are among the amenities at Sheffield Technology Parks.
It’s possible to work there as a day user or on a monthly membership, which includes 24-7 access if you need to work irregular hours.
There are also multiple seating options in the studious co-working lounge.
Union Street
On, you guessed it, Union Street
Free trials available
Pioneering Union Street was one of the first places to co-work - and enjoy pop up street food - in Sheffield city centre.
It’s a four-floor community hub and is proudly independent, with all profits reinvested.
You can rent a desk space, hire a meeting room or choose to co-work there from just one day a week.
Award-winning coffee and rotating street food lunch options are also available in the cafe area downstairs.
Every day there are themed activities and discussions as part of a Tea At 3 break as well as shared lunches. Monthly events include after work running clubs, yoga and drinks
Matt Hill, co-founder, said: “There’s a big emphasis here on genuine community and how people can make work friends - people they like to work with - rather than just working in the same space.
“There is a fantastic community spirit.”
Wizu Workspace
Eyre Street
Swap working at the kitchen table for a workspace with striking decor - plus an on-site gym.
Design led Wizu Workspace is a few minutes’ walk from both the bus and railway station.
It offers a quirky co-working space, meeting rooms, serviced and virtual offices.
The boutique fitness studio has regular classes and high-tech equipment.