REMOTE WORKING IN HULL
Hull is abundant with remote workers, from freelance journalists to students to business owners, working from home doesn’t always cut it.
Sometimes you need to get out of the house, grab a coffee tastier than your routine instant caffeine fix at home and get to work in a different environment. Or maybe even just a helping hand in levelling out that work/home balance and a solution to separate the two.
Hull’s independents offer workspaces in the city centre, around the university area and beyond for those wanting to get away from the library or drag themselves out of working from their ever so tempting bed.
Browse recommends the following independents in Hull to freelancers, students and everyone in-between to get their work flowing in a welcoming atmosphere differing from the norm of the everyday chain coffee shops or university libraries.
BREW
A contemporary open space which opens early for your morning caffeine fix and stays open late for an after-work (or maybe even during work for the late-night freelancer)fix of local craft beer. Located on the corner of Albion Street and Bond Street in the city centre, Brew offers a relaxed vibe in their Scandinavian inspired space, proposing a perfect space to work remotely. Brew offers a range of loose leaf and herbal teas, locally sourced coffee, local beers on tap and sweet treats, among a friendly and wholesome atmosphere and great customer service.
THIEVING HARRY’S
The go-to café down Humber Street for coffee and a bite to eat, from burgers to light bites the café is ‘open more than not’ be it for breakfast or drinks on a weekend. Harrys has a rustic down-to-earth vibe, eclectically decorated with old school art, retro style furniture and beer bottle storage boxes.This place is very welcoming to local workers, with fast freeWi-Fi, comfortable seating options and all-important plug sockets located around the tables to keep your devices going while the coffee keeps you going.
HUMBER STREET GALLERY CAFE
An interesting place to sit and work, among the exhibitions and situated on Humber Street, there is always a lot to look at. The gallery again serves great locally sourced coffee from The BlendingRoom, a range of cold drinks and alcohol. The café also offers tasty snacks in the form of baked goods such as pastries and desserts. When the sun is shining, HSG café also has a rooftop bar area which could be perfect for meetings in the sunshine. The ground floor café is perfect for meetings or working solo with multiple plug sockets and free WiFi.
CO-WORKING SPACES
Another option for a more private remote working experience that isn’t situated in a busy café or restaurant are paid co-working spaces. Benefits of these co-working spaces may behaving a more private space for meetings or un-interrupted remote working, networking opportunities, city centre locations, faster WiFi, inclusive hot & cold drinks and access to hardware such as printers and other equipment. Some examples of these co-working spaces in Hull include; C4DI, Regus, The Deep Business Centre and OneSixOne.
