Runway East's three newest sites were around 70% pre-sold before opening, St Paul's is next

Every operator hopes the desks will fill. Runway East's three newest sites had mostly filled before anyone had cut a ribbon. The sites in Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road and Bristol's Queen Square launched with an average of 70% of their occupancy pre-sold, with more than 1,000 desks sold across the trio before opening day. Now a fourth, in St Paul's, is due in November. The three sites that sold before they opened All three have now opened. Here is the quick tour: Covent Garden , Shaftesbury Avenue: a minute from Tottenham Court Road station, with private offices for teams of 2 to 100, 19 meeting rooms to use and a vinyl listening studio for when your ears need a break from video calls (and your colleagues' hold music). Tottenham Court Road : a Grade II listed 1930s building a few steps from the station, with private offices for teams of 2 to 90, 20 meeting rooms and phone booths, a large boardroom, a members' lounge and a roof terrace. Bristol Queen Square : 43 Queen Square, between the harbourside and the Old City, with private offices for teams of 3 to 75+, nine meeting rooms, nine phone booths and a private courtyard with an outdoor bar. It is a neat spread: two sites in central London and one in Bristol. And pre-sold simply means occupiers committed before they could walk the finished floors, which is a fair hint at how quickly a well-located new site can fill. Some people book the best seat before the cinema has even opened. Next up: St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate The fourth site is the big one, and it is not shy about it. Runway East St Paul's at 200 Aldersgate is due to launch in November 2026, a two-minute walk from St Paul's station. Here is what has been announced: More than 35,000 sq ft of flexible workspace in the City Private offices for teams of 2 to 100 More than 40 meeting rooms and phone booths, plus a roof terrace, members' lounges and a large ground-floor breakout area Use of a wider building that includes a café, a 200-person event space and a Virgin Active gym Runway East describes it as their largest flexible office space in the City. It is worth making contact before November rather than after, given how the last three went. Late to this party? The good spots tend to go first. It is also worth asking Runway East whether any pre-launch offers are available. What to do if you want in Enquire early. Pre-launch may be when you have the widest choice of floors and layouts. Be clear on your headcount. Private offices across these sites cater for teams from a handful of people up to around 100, so know your numbers and your growth plans. Compare more than one. Runway East has several other London sites listed on FlexWorkspace, including Shoreditch, Soho and Bloomsbury, so you can weigh a new opening against a settled one. See the full Runway East page . Check the small print. Ask what the monthly price covers (or check the FlexWorkspace listing), how long the agreement runs and what the notice period is. Find your next space If a new London base is on your list, FlexWorkspace is free to search and enquire, so you can browse, compare and ask questions without commitment. Details are as announced by Runway East at the time of writing (1 October 2026). Opening dates, availability and pricing can change, so please confirm current information with the operator.