Holborn itself is a strange beast. It’s central—Zone 1, baby—but it’s not flashy like Soho or leafy like Kensington. It’s the neighborhood that gets up early, has a legal brief to file by noon, and then sneaks off to a pub called The Seven Stars for a cheeky cider. And 3 Waterhouse Square sits right in the middle of this energy.
3 Waterhouse Square, 138 - 142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW
You’re a five-minute walk from the British Museum. But let’s be honest—you’re more likely to be heading to Pret for a tuna melt. And that’s okay. The square has its own little courtyard where workers eat lunch in the sun (if London sun ever deigns to appear). It’s borderline idyllic, if you ignore the pigeons.
Who works here? Lawyers, obviously.
I checked. Walk around and you’ll see names like Simmons & Simmons and other legal giants. These people wear suits that cost more than my rent and speak in gentle but firm tones. But don’t be intimidated. They spill coffee too. They also have a banging canteen—or so I’ve heard. The rumor is the café on the ground floor does a flat white that could resurrect a ghost.
But here’s my favorite detail: the postcode. EC1N 2SW. It sounds like a robot trying to spell “ecstasy” but giving up halfway. And yet, it’s one of the most coveted spots in London for business. Go figure.
