Choosing the right location matters when you’re scaling fast
For scale-ups growing from 20 to 100 people, the workspace decision isn’t just about desks, it’s about how your team works, how people commute, how often you collaborate in person, and how your culture develops as you grow.
DeskLodge offers two standout Bristol locations:
Temple Meads (Redcliffe Way)
City Centre (Beacon Tower)
Both are vibrant, flexible, and community-driven, but they suit different growth patterns and working styles.
This guide breaks down the key differences to help scale-up leaders choose the right fit.
At-a-glance: the core difference
Temple Meads is ideal for scale-ups with:
distributed or regional teams
frequent external visitors
heavier meeting and planning rhythms
structured hybrid working
teams growing quickly in headcount
Beacon Tower suits scale-ups with:
city-based teams
creative or commercial energy
strong culture-led collaboration
hybrid but socially driven work patterns
client-facing or partnership-heavy roles
Both support growth - the right choice depends on how you’re scaling.
Temple Meads: best for scale-ups building structure and scale
DeskLodge Temple Meads is a natural choice for scale-ups entering a more operationally mature phase.
Commuting & accessibility
Temple Meads is unbeatable for:
regional team members
investors travelling in
clients visiting from outside Bristol
teams spread across the South West
Being right next to Bristol Temple Meads station reduces friction and improves attendance for:
all-hands meetings
leadership sessions
onboarding days
planning workshops
If travel convenience matters, Temple Meads is a major advantage.
Workspace style & layout
calmer, more structured zones
strong separation between focus and collaboration
generous meeting room availability
layouts that scale well with headcount
This makes it especially suitable for:
leadership teams
operations and delivery functions
engineering or product teams
organisations formalising their hybrid rhythms
Ideal scale-up use cases
Temple Meads works well if your scale-up:
is growing rapidly in numbers
needs consistent team-wide gatherings
runs frequent planning sessions
hosts external stakeholders regularly
values predictability and operational flow
DeskLodge Beacon Tower sits in the heart of Bristol’s city centre and offers a more social, energetic, and creatively charged environment.
City-centre energy & visibility
Beacon Tower is perfect for scale-ups that:
want to be immersed in Bristol’s business scene
host frequent client or partner meetings
value after-work socials and team connection
attract talent who prefer city-centre working
It’s especially appealing to commercial, creative, and partnership-led teams.
Collaboration & culture
lively communal spaces
spontaneous collaboration
strong community feel
frequent interaction between teams
This environment suits scale-ups focused on:
culture building
team cohesion
creative problem-solving
relationship-driven work
If your growth strategy relies on energy, connection, and momentum, Beacon Tower delivers.
Ideal scale-up use cases
Beacon Tower works best if your scale-up:
is people-centric and culture-led
values in-person collaboration
has city-based staff
prioritises brand, partnerships, or client experience
wants an energetic environment that attracts talent
Comparing the two for scale-ups (20–100 people)
Commuting & access
Temple Meads: best for regional teams and visitors
Beacon Tower: best for city-based teams
Focus vs energy
Temple Meads: calmer, structured, operational
Beacon Tower: vibrant, social, collaborative
Scaling headcount
Temple Meads: excellent for rapid growth and larger teams
Beacon Tower: strong for steady growth with cultural emphasis
Both locations offer high-quality, hybrid-ready meeting rooms, but Temple Meads often feels better suited to:
larger leadership sessions
longer planning workshops
more formal meetings
Explore meeting rooms: https://www.desklodge.com/meeting-rooms
Community style
Temple Meads: professional, focused, supportive
Beacon Tower: energetic, social, creative
Can scale-ups use both locations?
Yes, and many do.
Some scale-ups:
base their core team at Temple Meads
use Beacon Tower for client meetings
host offsites or socials in the city centre
offer flexibility depending on team preference
DeskLodge memberships make this kind of hybrid, multi-location approach possible.
Explore memberships: https://www.desklodge.com/memberships
FAQs
Which location is better for fast-growing teams?
Temple Meads typically suits faster headcount growth, but it depends on your working style.
Which is better for culture and collaboration?
Beacon Tower offers more social energy, ideal for culture-led teams.
Are meeting rooms available at both locations?
Yes, both offer modern, hybrid-ready meeting rooms.
Can we change locations as we grow?
Yes, DeskLodge is designed to flex with your business.
Do both locations support hybrid working?
Absolutely, both are built for modern hybrid teams.
So… which DeskLodge is right for your scale-up?
Choose Temple Meads if your scale-up values:
accessibility
structure
planning
scalability
operational efficiency
Choose Beacon Tower if your scale-up thrives on:
energy
collaboration
city-centre culture
creativity
social connection
Both locations are designed to support ambitious, growing teams - the right choice simply depends on how you want to grow.
See both. Then decide.
The best way to choose is to experience each space.
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