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Argyll Central Court

Set between High Holborn and Chancery Lane in the heart of London's legal district, Central Court offers the signature Argyll experience in an exceptional Victorian setting. Formerly the London Patent Office, it is now home to stylish, unbranded private offices, six meeting rooms and impressive business lounges, with a refined galleried reading room, glass-domed roof and balconied walkways. Video call booths give privacy for calls, while a quiet courtyard offers fresh air and a peaceful place to relax. Secure bike storage and stylish shower rooms are on hand for those who cycle in.

An iconic Victorian backdrop for your business

Positioned between High Holborn and Chancery Lane, Central Court offers the signature Argyll experience in an exceptional setting. Formerly the London Patent Office, it is now home to stylish private offices, meeting rooms and impressive business lounges — with a refined galleried reading room, glass-domed roof and balconied walkways. Video call booths give privacy for calls, a quiet courtyard offers fresh air, and secure bike storage with stylish shower rooms means you can cycle in and freshen up.

Central Court business lounge

Facilities and Amenities

Superfast Wi-Fi
Meeting rooms
Business lounges
Secure bike storage

Great for work

  • Private offices
  • Superfast Wi-Fi & dedicated bandwidth
  • Business lounges
  • Coworking access
  • Video call booths
  • Breakout spaces

Meetings & events

  • Six meeting rooms including the Great Room
  • Event space for up to 75 guests
  • Catering from industry-leading suppliers
  • AV & video-conferencing technology

Getting here & wellbeing

  • Quiet courtyard
  • Secure bike storage
  • Shower rooms
  • Lockers
  • Near public transport

Services

  • Staffed reception
  • Daily cleaning
  • Wheelchair access
  • Dog friendly

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about Central Court or would like to arrange a tour, our team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions about Central Court

Central Court is at 25 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1AL, in Holborn.

Reception is staffed Monday to Thursday 08:30–17:30 and Friday 08:30–16:30. The team is closed at weekends, but you can leave a message for out-of-hours enquiries.

Private offices range from around 175 sq ft up to 1,200 sq ft, in configurations from 2 up to 24+ desks. Coworking membership starts from £415 a month and private offices from £675 per desk/month.

Facilities include superfast Wi-Fi, six meeting rooms including the Great Room, business lounges, coworking access, video call booths, event space for up to 75 guests, catering, a quiet courtyard, secure bike storage, shower rooms, lockers, daily cleaning, staffed reception and wheelchair access.

Yes — Central Court is dog friendly.

How to get there?

Central Court sits in the centre of London's legal district on Chancery Lane, a short walk from Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Royal Courts of Justice. Chancery Lane station is around 3 minutes away on foot, Holborn around 8 minutes and Temple around 11 minutes, with Elizabeth line and national rail services from nearby Farringdon and City Thameslink. Covent Garden's theatre land, Hatton Garden and St Paul's are all close by.

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