For small Digital & Product teams, location shapes how you work
If you’re a solo founder, consultant, designer, developer, or small Digital/Product team, your workspace choice has an outsized impact. It affects:
your ability to focus
how professional you appear to clients
how easy collaboration feels
how often you come in
how balanced your working week is
DeskLodge offers two excellent Bristol locations - Temple Meads and City Centre (Beacon Tower), both ideal for Digital & Product work, but designed for different working styles.
This guide compares the two so you can choose the location that best supports how you think, build, and collaborate.
The quick difference
Temple Meads is best for Digital/Product teams that value:
deep focus
calm environments
easy client travel
predictable working days
fewer distractions
Beacon Tower suits Digital/Product teams that thrive on:
energy and buzz
collaboration and conversation
city-centre convenience
creative stimulation
community interaction
Both are flexible and professional, the right choice depends on how you do your best work.
Temple Meads: best for focus, delivery, and client travel
DeskLodge Temple Meads is a strong choice for Digital & Product teams who need long stretches of uninterrupted work.
Focus-first environment
Temple Meads offers:
quieter zones
calmer energy
fewer interruptions
layouts that support deep work
This is ideal for:
coding
product strategy
UX/UI design
technical problem-solving
writing documentation
sprint planning
If your work requires long periods of concentration, Temple Meads makes that easier.
Easy for client meetings
Being next to Bristol Temple Meads station is a big advantage if you:
meet clients from London or Cardiff
work with distributed teams
run in-person workshops or demos
host stakeholder sessions
Clients can arrive easily, meetings start calmly, and you don’t need to worry about complex directions or travel friction.
Best for Digital/Product teams who:
work independently or in small groups
prioritise focus over buzz
meet clients occasionally but professionally
prefer quieter environments
want a reliable, predictable workspace
Beacon Tower: best for energy, creativity, and collaboration
DeskLodge Beacon Tower sits in Bristol’s city centre and offers a more social and energetic working experience.
Creative, city-centre energy
Beacon Tower is ideal if you:
enjoy a lively atmosphere
feel energised by people around you
work collaboratively
like being in the heart of the city
combine work with meetings, socials, or networking
Many designers, product thinkers, and consultants find the buzz creatively stimulating.
Community & collaboration
Beacon Tower is known for:
spontaneous conversations
informal collaboration
strong community feel
regular events and socials
exposure to different industries
If your creativity is fuelled by interaction, Beacon Tower can be a powerful environment.
Best for Digital/Product teams who:
value collaboration and conversation
enjoy creative energy
work closely with others
want city-centre convenience
build ideas through discussion
Comparing the two for Digital & Product teams (1-4)
Commuting & access
Temple Meads: best for regional travel and client accessibility
Beacon Tower: best for city-based working and walkability
Focus vs stimulation
Temple Meads: calm, structured, focus-led
Beacon Tower: energetic, social, stimulating
Both locations offer professional, hybrid-ready meeting rooms suitable for:
product demos
client presentations
workshops
sprint planning
Temple Meads often suits:
more formal client sessions
longer planning meetings
Beacon Tower often suits:
collaborative workshops
creative sessions
Explore meeting rooms: https://www.desklodge.com/meeting-rooms
Community feel
Temple Meads: quieter, supportive, professional
Beacon Tower: lively, creative, community-driven
Can small Digital/Product teams use both locations?
Yes, and many do.
Some founders:
work mainly from Temple Meads
meet clients or collaborators at Beacon Tower
switch locations based on task or mood
evolve their preference over time
DeskLodge memberships make it easy to stay flexible.
Explore memberships: https://www.desklodge.com/memberships
FAQs
Which location is better for solo founders?
Temple Meads is often better for focus; Beacon Tower suits founders who enjoy energy and interaction.
Which is better for product demos?
Both work well. Temple Meads feels more formal, Beacon Tower more creative.
Are meeting rooms available at both locations?
Yes, both offer hybrid-ready, bookable meeting rooms.
Can I change locations later?
Yes, DeskLodge is designed to flex as your needs change.
Is one more affordable than the other?
Pricing is comparable; the difference is more about environment than cost.
Choosing the DeskLodge that fits how you think
Choose Temple Meads if you value:
calm
focus
structure
easy client travel
predictable workdays
Choose Beacon Tower if you thrive on:
energy
creativity
collaboration
community
city-centre life
Both locations support Digital & Product work, the right one is the one that helps you do your best thinking.
Try both. Decide with confidence.
The easiest way to choose is to experience them.
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