Work is only part of the day at Gilmoora House. Located in Fitzrovia, Central London, the space combines serviced offices, meeting rooms, and a business lounge used by entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, remote workers, and established businesses.
This article will take you through a day at Gilmoora House, detailing the specific onsite features available to members and the operational support provided by our service team to manage your daily requirements.
Productive workspace at Gilmoora House
At Gilmoora House, the setup is designed to support the way people actually work during the day. Bright serviced offices, meeting rooms, and the business lounge give members space for focused work, client meetings, and flexible routines. Let’s explore what our spaces offer to make the environment the best for working:
Flexible service office
Our serviced offices provide bright, beautifully designed private spaces that scale with your business. Featuring ergonomic furniture and high-speed connectivity, these offices are ready to use from day one, offering a comfortable, distraction-free environment tailored to your operational needs.
Fully equipped meeting rooms
When you need to host clients or run a collaborative team workshop, our meeting rooms offer the ideal setting. Each room is equipped with modern AV technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and natural daylight, ensuring your presentations run smoothly and your attendees stay focused.
Business lounge access for flexible and hybrid working
For those who thrive in a more dynamic setting, our business lounge provides a sophisticated alternative to the traditional desk. It is perfect for hybrid workers seeking a comfortable, professional space to answer emails, take casual calls, or connect with other professionals in the building.
Virtual office solutions
If you work remotely but require a premium Central London presence, our virtual office solutions provide a prestigious Mortimer Street, Central London address. Along with professional mail handling and call forwarding services, it allows you to maintain a high-end corporate image without the overhead of a physical commute.
Coffee breaks nearby for casual meetings and catch-ups
One of the advantages of being based at Gilmoora House is that a decent coffee meeting never requires much planning. The surrounding streets have a good selection of cafés close by, which makes it easy to step out for a client catch-up, a quieter conversation, or five minutes away from the screen that turns into something more useful.
- Kaffeine (0.02 miles from Gilmoora House – 1-minute walk): Located at 66 Great Titchfield St, W1W 7QJ & 15 Eastcastle St, W1T 3AY, this Australian–New Zealand style espresso bar helped shape London’s specialty coffee scene. Best for morning takeaway or quick check-ins between meetings. Regular orders include flat white and banana bread or rotating toasted sandwiches.
- Alex Coffee (0.2 miles from Gilmoora House – 5-minute walk): Located at 1 Hanson St, London W1W 6TA. A cosy, independent coffee shop with a highly personal touch. It’s an ideal quiet corner for stepping away from the noise of the office to enjoy a meticulously poured flat white.
- Attendant Coffee Roasters (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House – 3-minute walk): Located at 27A Foley St, London W1W 6DY. Set in a restored 1890s Victorian toilet, with seating built along original porcelain fixtures. Works best for one-to-one catch-ups or informal client chats. Signature items include espresso, filter coffee, and brunch dishes like French toast or bacon plates.
- KIN Cafe & Restaurant (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House – 3-minute walk): Located at 22 Foley St, London W1W 6DT. Plant-based café operating more like a sit-down restaurant, suitable for 45–60 minute meetings or working lunches. Typically used by small teams or client meetings. Orders often include full meals alongside coffee or juices, rather than quick drinks.
- Kronotrop Fitzrovia (0.05 miles from Gilmoora House – 1-minute walk): Located at 42 Mortimer St, London W1W 7RH, a specialty coffee brand focused on bean sourcing and brewing precision. Best for takeaway between appointments rather than meetings. Common orders are espresso or filter coffee, with minimal food offerings, keeping service fast during peak hours.
Restaurant options within walking distance
There are several well-regarded restaurants near Gilmoora House, all close enough to reach on foot. For occupiers, that means less time planning around travel and more flexibility when it comes to business lunches, informal coffees, after-work meals, or hosting clients in the local area.
- Mortimer House Kitchen (0.05 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 37-41 Mortimer Street, W1T 3JH, a Mediterranean restaurant inside a private members’ building on Mortimer Street. Good for client breakfasts or structured lunches where you need a quieter, table-service setting. Common orders include grilled fish, seasonal salads, and small plates designed for sharing.
- Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 79-81 Mortimer Street, W1W 7SJ. Focuses on regional Indian dishes inspired by Mumbai dining. Works best for team meals or informal client dinners where sharing is preferred. Signature dishes include house black dal and tandoori plates, designed to be ordered across the table rather than individually.
- Riding House Fitzrovia (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 43-51 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7PQ. All-day brasserie format, open from breakfast through dinner. Suitable for flexible scheduling when meetings shift across the day. Regular orders include eggs and sourdough in the morning, or burgers and grills for lunch, making it easy to adapt to different meeting types.
- Akoko (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 21 Berners Street, W1T 3LP. Offering a Michelin-starred restaurant serving a West African tasting menu. Best for formal client hosting or planned dinners rather than quick meals. Dishes are served in sequence, often including jollof rice variations and grilled meats, requiring a full sitting of 1.5–2 hours.
Best fitness and gym after work
Fitness is easy to keep consistent around Gilmoora House. Several gyms and studios are located within a short 10-minute walk, covering everything from strength training and cardio to Pilates and recovery-focused sessions:
- FS8 Oxford Circus (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 23-35 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7PA. A boutique studio combining Pilates, strength, and mobility in scheduled classes. Typically used by office workers before or after work due to fixed 45-minute sessions. Focus is on low-impact training with structured programming rather than open gym access.
- ROWBOTS Fitzrovia (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 6 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 8BB. A gritty, high-energy environment combining water rowing intervals with heavy floor weights. It’s highly effective for burning off corporate stress and building mental resilience.
- The Gym Group London Oxford Street (0.2 miles from Gilmoora House): Entrance on 120 Oxford St, Wells St, London W1D 1LT. A vast, 24-hour facility offering maximum flexibility and an extensive range of cardio and free weight equipment for those with unpredictable schedules.
- Fitness First Oxford Circus (0.4 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 15 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7HR. A comprehensive, full-service gym with highly reliable equipment and a sauna, ideal for a traditional, self-guided lifting session.
- Ten Health & Fitness Fitzrovia (0.1 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 83 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 6RH. A premium destination for dynamic Reformer Pilates and physiotherapy, focusing heavily on posture correction, mobility, and clinical expertise.
After-work drinks after a hard-working day
Below are the bars and pubs that are just a 10-minute walk from Gilmoora House. These bars suit different moods at the end of the day:
- The Cocktail Club – Cocktail Bar in Oxford Circus (0.2 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 4 Great Portland St, Oxford St, London W1W 8QJ. A cocktail-focused bar situated underground with a graffiti-inspired interior. Visitors typically come here for team gatherings or post-project drinks rather than conversations requiring focus. Signature orders include classic cocktails like margaritas and espresso martinis.
- The Social (0.2 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 5 Little Portland St, London W1W 7JD. A compact two-floor bar with an intimate wooden upstairs room and a downstairs event space regularly hosting live bands and DJ nights. The music-led setting makes it a natural choice for after-work drinks or casual group gatherings. Signature options lean toward craft beers and straightforward cocktails suited to relaxed, short visits.
- The Oxford Market (0.2 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 11-13 Market Pl, London W1W 8AH. A modern pub and bar combining colourful Victorian-inspired interiors with an open-plan layout, plus a large beer garden and basement club space. The venue works well for informal after-work meetups or quick drinks near Oxford Circus. Signature orders typically include tap beers, classic cocktails, and simple pub-friendly mixes, while the no-booking policy adds to its convenience.
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Bar (0.4 miles from Gilmoora House): Located at 28 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JF. Split into smaller rooms with table service, creating more privacy than open-plan bars. It provides a quiet, highly curated atmosphere suited for one-on-one professional catch-ups.
Stroll through the West End for shopping
When the inbox is cleared and meetings are done, you’re only minutes from some of London’s best retail streets.
Oxford Street
- Distance to Gilmoora House: 5 minutes (0.2 miles)
- Well-known shops/brands: Space NK, IKEA Oxford St and Flannels. Oxford Street is the ultimate destination for mainstream, high-energy retail. Stretching across the West End, it offers massive flagship department stores where you can efficiently tick off every item on your weekend shopping list in one trip.
Regent Street
- Distance to Gilmoora House: 7 minutes (0.3 miles)
- Well-known shops/brands: Liberty London, Apple, Burberry. Defined by its sweeping architecture, Regent Street offers a much more premium and visually striking retail experience. It is the perfect place to browse high-end heritage brands and enjoy expansive, beautifully designed store interiors at a slightly more relaxed pace.
Carnaby Street
- Distance to Gilmoora House: 10 minutes (0.5 miles)
- Well-known shops/brands: Rixo, Size?, Sweaty Betty. Tucked away in Soho, this pedestrianised zone shifts the focus toward independent boutiques, streetwear, and lifestyle brands. Its cobbled streets and lively atmosphere make it a fantastic destination for finding unique pieces and enjoying local street style.
Covent Garden
- Distance to Gilmoora House: 20 minutes (1.0 miles)
- Well-known shops/brands: Chanel Beauty, Paul Smith, Glossier. Centred around the historic market piazza, Covent Garden is London’s premier boutique beauty and fashion destination. The charming indoor-outdoor flow of the covered markets creates a highly atmospheric weekend shopping experience.
Life beyond the desk at Gilmoora House
A productive working day depends on more than just desk space. Location, convenience and the surrounding environment all shape how teams perform and feel. At Gilmoora House, businesses benefit from a setting that supports both focus during office hours and balance beyond them.
Why Gilmoora House is the ideal choice for employers and employees:
- Enjoy a prime location: Situated in the heart of Fitzrovia, you are perfectly placed to take advantage of Central London’s best amenities without the commute friction.
- Access endless amenities: From Michelin-starred dining to premium fitness studios, the neighbourhood naturally supports your team’s wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Utilise premium facilities: Our bright, fully managed serviced offices and high-spec meeting rooms provide a professional sanctuary that elevates your business image.
- Receive tailored support: With an on-site team handling daily logistics, you regain the time needed to focus on your commercial objectives and personal downtime.
London’s dynamic landscape offers unparalleled access to inspiration, health, and hospitality. By basing your operations at Gilmoora House, you ensure that your team can effortlessly engage with the cultural and lifestyle benefits of the city, fostering a happier, more resilient workforce.
Start your next chapter at Gilmoora House? Contact our Service Team at enquiries@gilmoorahouse.com or call 020 3008 6650 to book your tour today.
