Bishopsgate Institute

A wealth of knowledge! Huge archives, great staff, requests for information are super easy. There are events and information days by a range of specialist interest groups too. The building is amazing to view even just for the Victorian architecture too.

Beautiful venue inside and out, great location and multi-functional. I've been to Swing Dance lessons here and also donated blood and much more!

An old fashioned community based public reference library and adult education institute. Really friendly and inviting staff, real mix of people using the place. Really nice to just sit, read and relax in the heart of the busy square mile.

I primarily used the Bishopsgate Institute Library on my visit. Although that's not particularly exciting, if you're looking for a quiet place to work, the Institute in the heart of the City is a fantastic place. It's easily accessible from Liverpool Street station, it's quiet, it offers fast internet connection, and it's rather handsome. It's like those libraries you find in Oxford/Cambridge with handsome dark mahogany shelves. You'll get a lot of work done here. As mentioned, its location...

Beautiful study area, quiet and spacious. It also has good selection of newspapers and magazines. Lots of courses and events in the evening. Staff are also helpful. However, opening hours are quite limited and wifi is slow.