Quiet, cosy and caffeinated

Need a change of scenery from the library?

Here are three great spots around campus for focused work or informal meetings:

1. The Bean Counter - Cosy and Quiet

Located on the lower ground floor of the Sir Arthur Lewis Building, The Bean Counter offers a warm and quiet space for focused work.

Enjoy barista-made coffee, fresh pastries, and handmade sandwiches while you study or catch up on projects. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful work session.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4 pm

• Location: Sir Arthur Lewis Building (SAL), 32 Lincoln's Inns Fields, Lower Ground Floor

2. Garrick Cafe - Bright and Versatile

The Garrick Cafe on the Ground Floor offers a bright, spacious setting offering a £4 meal deal, sandwiches, snacks, sushi and coffee.

Additionally, if you want a hot meal on your study break, you can head to the Lower Ground Floor for a variety of dishes and the famous Kimiko Katsu Curry bar. 

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8 am – 5.30 pm

Location: Columbia House (COL), Aldwych

3. Shaw Café - Nutritious and Refreshing

Shaw Café offers a calm and inspiring environment for focused work. With a fully plant-based menu, you can refuel for your studies with organic vegan soups, colourful salad bowls and vegan sweet treats.

Pair your meal with ethically-sourced coffee while enjoying the café's welcoming atmosphere. 

• Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 5 pm

• Location: Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK), Ground Floor

4. Staff Coffee Bar - Relaxed and Professional

Exclusively for LSE staff, the Staff Coffee Bar provides a laid-back environment ideal for informal meetings, individual work, or catching up with colleagues.

With drinks available throughout the day and alcoholic options in the late afternoon, it caters to both productivity and social breaks.

• Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am – 4.30 pm

• Location: Old Building (OLD), 5th Floor

Next time you need to switch up your work environment, these spaces offer great alternatives to the library.

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