About this space
A place to settle in and get things done.
The Skiff is a long-established coworking community in Brighton, created for people who want to escape the isolation of working from home without losing the independence of working for themselves. It describes itself as the city’s oldest dedicated coworking space and focuses on individuals rather than private offices or team accommodation. Its community includes freelancers, remote workers, independent professionals and small business owners, with a particularly strong technical and creative flavour. Members work at large desks with proper workstation chairs and 24-inch HD monitors, giving plenty of room for focused, comfortable working. When you need a quieter setting, the Sail Loft offers a no-phone-call area, while phone booths and informal meeting spaces provide somewhere to take a private call. The Cabin meeting room can accommodate up to ten people and is suited to workshops, training and presentations, with a large screen and Apple TV; it can also be used as a podcasting space when better acoustics are useful. The shared kitchen, complimentary tea and coffee, and social area give the space a relaxed, homely feel. Regular gatherings include pastries, drinks and bring-your-own lunches, alongside a programme of community meet-ups and events. That combination makes it easy to settle into a productive routine while still meeting people and discovering what fellow members are working on. The Skiff is best suited to independent workers who value both concentration and genuine connection. You can work quietly when a deadline demands it, then join conversations, events or shared activities when you want a change of pace. Its member-first, purpose-led approach will appeal to people looking for a welcoming coworking home rather than a corporate office environment.