Frequently asked questions
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How much is a day pass?
£30 a day plus VAT, at any of our three locations, Monday to Friday 08:30–18:00. A pack of 10 days costs £250 and is valid for 6 months.
Can I try Kestrel Work before joining?
Yes. Book a tour and you can take a free trial day, one per person.
Where are your locations?
London Shoreditch (12 Larkin Yard, London EC2A 4QT), Manchester Ancoats (8 Spindle Street, Manchester M4 6FN) and Bristol Harbourside (3 Cooper's Quay, Bristol BS1 6YB).
Are you open at weekends?
Only for Dedicated Desk and Private Office members, who have 24/7 access. Day Pass, Flex and Flex 8 are weekdays only.
What are reception hours?
Monday to Friday, 08:30–18:00, at all three locations. Reception is closed on English bank holidays.
Can I use all three locations?
Flex and Flex 8 members can hot-desk at all three. A Day Pass works at any location. Dedicated Desks and Private Offices are at one location, but those members can drop in to the others during staffed hours.
What's the difference between Flex and Flex 8?
Flex is £220 a month for unlimited weekdays; Flex 8 is £140 a month for 8 days. Flex includes 4 meeting credits a month, Flex 8 includes 2.
How much is a dedicated desk?
£375 a month in London, £295 in Manchester and £275 in Bristol, plus VAT. The minimum term is 3 months, then 1 month's notice, with a deposit of one month's fee.
How much is a private office?
From £550 per person per month in London, £450 in Manchester and £420 in Bristol, plus VAT, for teams of 2 to 20. The minimum term is 6 months, then 2 months' notice, with a deposit of two months' fees.
What's the smallest and largest private office?
The smallest is for 2 people and the largest for 20.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes: 10% off a Dedicated Desk or Private Office if you pay a year up front.
Is there a deposit?
Only for Dedicated Desk (one month's fee) and Private Office (two months' fees). Deposits are returned within 14 days of leaving, less any unpaid charges.
How much notice do I need to give?
1 month for Flex, Flex 8, Dedicated Desk (after its 3-month minimum) and Virtual Office; 2 months for a Private Office (after its 6-month minimum). Day passes need no notice.
Can I get a refund on a day pass?
Yes, if you cancel before 09:00 on the day. A 10-day pack is refundable within 14 days of purchase if none of it has been used.
How do I pay?
By Direct Debit or card, monthly in advance, invoiced on the 1st of each month. Your first month is charged pro rata.
Do your prices include VAT?
No. All prices exclude VAT at 20%.
How do meeting room credits work?
One credit buys an hour in a room for up to 6 people, two credits an hour for 7–12 people, and four credits an hour for 13–20 people. Credits expire at the end of each month.
Can non-members book meeting rooms?
Yes, at hourly rates from £35 (up to 4 people) to £150 (up to 20 people). A day rate is six times the hourly rate. Email hello@kestrel-work.com or call the location.
What's your meeting room cancellation policy?
Free up to 24 hours before the booking starts; inside 24 hours you're charged in full.
Do meeting rooms have video conferencing?
Every room has a 4K screen with wireless casting. Rooms for 8 or more add a video bar for Zoom, Teams and Google Meet; rooms for 13 or more add ceiling microphones.
Can I bring guests?
Up to 2 free guests a day during staffed hours, registered in the Kestrel app. Private Office members can bring any number of guests to their own office.
Can I bring my dog?
At London Shoreditch and Bristol Harbourside, yes: registered, vaccinated, on a lead in shared areas, and not in meeting rooms or kitchens. Dogs aren't allowed at Manchester Ancoats. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.
Is there parking?
Manchester has 12 spaces at £15 a day and Bristol has 8 spaces at £10 a day, booked in the Kestrel app or at reception. London has no on-site parking.
Can I cycle in?
Yes. London has 60 bike spaces and 6 showers, Manchester 40 and 4, and Bristol 50 and 4.
How fast is the Wi-Fi?
1 Gbps symmetric in London and Manchester, 500 Mbps symmetric in Bristol.
Is the building accessible?
All three locations have step-free entrances, lifts to every floor, an accessible toilet on every floor, and hearing loops at reception and in rooms for 8 or more.
Can I use Kestrel Work as my business address?
Yes, with a Virtual Office (£45 a month), Dedicated Desk or Private Office. Mail handling is included with all three.
Do you accept parcels?
Yes, up to 20 kg, held for 14 days. Mail handling is included with Dedicated Desk, Private Office and Virtual Office, and is a £25-a-month add-on for Flex plans.
Is printing included?
Monthly plans include 100 mono A4 pages a month; after that it's 5p mono and 15p colour.
Is there a quiet area?
Yes, each location has a silent zone: London floor 4, Manchester floor 3, Bristol floor 2. Calls belong in phone booths or meeting rooms.
Is coffee free?
Yes: barista coffee, tea and filtered water are free all day, with fresh fruit on Mondays.
Can I hire the event space?
Members can use it free for member-run events booked 2 weeks ahead. Non-members pay £400 an evening (18:00–22:00) or £900 for a full day.
Are you open on bank holidays?
Reception is closed on English bank holidays. Dedicated Desk and Private Office members can still get in 24/7.
What happens if I lose my key fob?
A replacement costs £15.
Can I smoke or vape on the terrace?
No. Smoking and vaping aren't allowed anywhere in our buildings, including terraces.
How do I book a tour?
Email hello@kestrel-work.com. Tours run Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
How do I make a complaint?
Email complaints@kestrel-work.com; we reply within 2 working days.