Brighton and Hove makes for one of the best – and cheapest day trips from London, and if you choose to visit or move there, you’ll find there are lots of amazing cafes to work in Brighton.
I’m very specific when it comes to choosing a coffee shop to work or study, and I guess that London’s chain cafes really have set the bar high.
Students, freelancers, digital nomads, you’ll find here some of the best laptop friendly cafes in Brighton and Hove, in the Lanes, near the Pier…
Study spots you’ll really be able to be productive in if you don’t want to work from home!
12 Best Cafes to Work in Brighton (Laptop Friendly)
In this guide, as per usual, I’ll share the biggest cafes to work possible, but I have also included some coffee shops that are on the cozier side.
Not that many, as my favorite cafes to work are always the biggest ones, those in which I can come and stay for hours.
As a full-time blogger, it’s true I often forget myself during the day.
When I was living in London, Istanbul and Barcelona, and before moving back to Rome a couple of weeks ago, I would often wake up super early to get a seat with power outlets and I’d stay.
And definitely yeah, forget myself while working.
If you’re the same, keep on reading and you’ll find here the best cafes to work in Brighton and Hove!
Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Cafe Coho
First up, Cafe Coho is an amazing spot located on Queens Road, a bustling street on which you’ll find super cute architecture as well as other cafes and restaurants.
If you’re looking for a study cafe in Brighton where you can really be motivated to study, you’ll love the atmosphere here.
It’s calm, there are two rooms in which you can sit down without feeling like you’re taking too much space, as well as free WiFi.
Careful though, the WiFi at Cafe Coho tends to be on the disappointing side, so be prepared to either just come to read a good book or scribble on your notebook, or hotspot from your phone.
As in many of the cool cafes in Brighton, you do have vegetarian and vegan options at Cafe Coho, and the staff is probably the friendliest you’ll ever meet.
It’s open from 7 am to 6 pm every day of the week, so come with your notebooks, books, and laptop, and grind till you drop!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Moksha Caffe
Opened in 2007, Moksha Caffe is very centrally located on York Place and offers more seating space than you could ever dream of.
It’s yet another one of the best cafes to work in Brighton, and the fact that it’s so spacious makes it a dream for digital nomads and students to work there.
I’d definitely recommend you come early as opening times at Moksha Caffe range from 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays.
I’m one that loves working from very early in the morning till late in the night – again, because I forget myself when I’m writing on the blog and working on Pinterest and Flipboard.
Be sure to come early so you can snatch a seat with power outlets.
There is free working WiFi at Moksha Caffe, so you can definitely stay for a good amount of time and be productive with work!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Trading Post Coffee Roasters
Trading Post Coffee Roasters on Ship Street is another great spot to study if you love working in big coffee shops.
One thing to remember is that while there are power outlets and you can definitely charge your phone and laptop while working, WiFi tends to be quite unreliable at Trading Post – hotspot is the way with that one.
It’s open from 7.30 am to 7 pm, though, so if you have lots to do, exams to cram or whatnot, that’s still one of the best cafes to work in Brighton in my opinion.
I’d recommend avoiding coming at weekends if you’re trying to really study, as their excellent breakfast and brunch attract crowds of people.
During the week, though, enjoy how spacious it is and allow yourself to reach your goals!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Costa Coffee at Churchill Square
If you’ve read a couple of posts on The Working Line before, then you know how in love I am with working in chain coffee shops.
The Costa Coffee in London have always been very kind to my business, with more power outlets and free WiFi I could imagine.
Well, for whoever is looking for cafes to work in Brighton with great opening times, the one in Churchill Square Shopping Center doesn’t only open from 8.30 am to 6 pm almost every day, but is also very spacious.
Free WiFi, power outlets, and lots of seating space in a coffee shop usually so quiet you could want to work there 24/7?
Yes, please!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Pret a Manger
Pret a Manger is one of the coolest study cafe chains simply because of their monthly subscription, and while the latter has increased in price, it’s still pretty cheap.
Especially if you tend to drink 367 coffees when you’re writing, studying, or reading.
The Pret a Manger on North Street opens from 7.30 am to 5 pm almost every day, and again, you have one of the most spacious cafes to work in Brighton.
Power outlets, free WiFi and lots of students, freelancers and digital nomads working there on the daily?
I don’t see how we couldn’t be productive with such an atmosphere!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Presuming Ed
If you love minimalist coffee shops, you have quite a few in this guide.
But if you tend to feel more at home in quirky coffee shops, Brighton has one of the best ever established, Presuming Ed.
The shop window already says it all, and Presuming Ed is nothing if one of the most instagrammable places in Brighton.
There are a few power outlets as well as free WiFi at Presuming Ed, and the opening times are great if you tend to wake up late, since it opens from 10 am to 12 pm on weekdays.
One thing is for sure, don’t visit if you have deep focus work to do – Presuming Ed is known for being one of the trendiest cafes in Brighton, and can get a bit loud during the day.
However, with headphones on, I never really mind the noise and so, still consider it one of the best cafes to work in Brighton and Hove!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Coffeetzar
Coffeetzar is the study cafe you have to visit if you’re in love with minimalist coffee shops.
Since it opens from 7.30 am to 5 pm on weekdays, you can even have great breakfast before starting your work day.
It’s not the biggest place to work, but there are a couple of power outlets here and there as well as free WiFi and the vibe at Coffeetzar is one of the most inspiring you can find in Brighton and Hove.
The only thing I’d recommend, yet again, is coming as early as possible as this is a favorite amongst peeps living in the city, and considered one of the best cafes to work in Brighton if you want a soothing vibe.
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks coffee shops are some of my favorites to work whether I find myself in Paris, Istanbul or, in this case, Brighton.
Located on Western Road, in the heart of the city, Starbucks has amazing opening times; from 6.30 am to 8 pm on weekdays.
Even if it does get busy at weekends, it’s still an amazing spot to work remotely in Brighton, as you’re pretty sure to get a seat any time of the day.
Free WiFi, power outlets, and even a few seats right on the street where you can sit, write on your journal, read a book… This one’s a vibe.
Also, you have all the coolest shops in Brighton located close by, so nothing’s stopping you from window shopping after work!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton and Hove: Waterstones Cafe
Waterstones Cafe is located on North Street, actually close to many of the other work cafes I’m mentioning in this guide.
I do feel like there’s nothing better than writing in a bookshop cafe, and Waterstones Cafe tends to be quiet enough that you can work and study without feeling pressured or disturbed.
Free WiFi, power outlets, lots of seating space and delicious coffee – honestly, what more could you want?
People working next to you? Check.
Fresh juices and pastries? Check.
Lunch bites to take a break, clean toilets, a central location? Yup – you’ve got it all here!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Alcampo Lounge
One of the quirkiest places to work in Brighton, Alcampo Lounge is huge. Like, utterly huge.
Whether you’re trying to find cafes to study that will provide enough quiet to feel motivated or unique decor, this place has it all and there are so many seats to choose from that you will feel a bit lost when visiting for the first time.
Alcampo Lounge is open from 9 am to 11 pm every day of the week, and again, given that Brighton is a lively city, you might want to avoid the weekends and the end of the afternoon to work.
Whether you want to work on a communal table or a sofa, you’ll find lots of power outlets at Alcampo Lounge and free WiFi.
Great place to meet with friends, have a business meeting, or just grind on your own – and clearly one of the best cafes to work in Brighton for hours on end!
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Best Cafes to Work in Brighton and Hove: Mojo Coffee
For my early go-getters, Mojo Coffee House on Lewes Street is another top pick to work and be productive for a good couple of hours.
Here, you feel calm as soon as you pass the threshold and from free WiFi to a few power outlets here and there, Mojo makes for the perfect background to make it happen for yourself.
The coffee shop is open from 7.30 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and as usual, come as early as you can to get to choose your favorite seat.
You’ll find regulars visit Mojo Coffee House pretty often, and that’s because their fresh cakes, pastries, and excellent coffee keeps you going for hours and hours.
Read: The Best Cafes to Work in Rome
Best Cafes to Work in Brighton: Cafe Rust
Close to London Road Station is located the last laptop friendly cafe I wanted to share with you today: Cafe Rust.
Open from 9 am to 4 pm every day of the week, Cafe Rust is one of the quirkiest coffee shops in the city and the boho decor is nothing if not inspiring.
I would maybe recommend you come only on weekdays, as this is one of the places to get delicious breakfast in Brighton, and tends to fill up fast at weekends.
Fresh cakes, delicious coffee and hot beverages, and an ultra-soothing atmosphere make it a top choice for lots of students and freelancers looking for cafes to work in Brighton.
I’d say the only downside, really, is their quite short opening times – come early!
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12 Best Cafes to Work in Brighton (Laptop Friendly)
There you have them, all the best cafes to work in Brighton and Hove!
Hopefully, whether you’re into super unique coffee shops or minimalist places to study, you’ll have found here everything you need.
There are some really cool things to do in Brighton, but I have to admit that every time I’ve been, I was working on my laptop at least for a while.
And while Starbucks, Pret a Manger and Costa Coffee are always super reliable, indie coffee shops in Brighton have really made their mark, and I couldn’t imagine the city without them!
Until next time!
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