The Views

Eyes satisfied and appetite satisfied with the stunning diverse artwork, teas, coffees and fresh pastries/cakes/buns here. Free WIFI, lots of space and Belfast’s ‘Best Fairtrade Cafe of the Year’ two years running. Common Grounds, University Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Shelter from the rain and a catchup with a highly talented Belfast based freelancer. Fast WIFI. Incredible food. Stunning decor. The Barking Dog, Malone Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Great view over the rooftops of London and the iconic BT tower. Good biscuits and fast WIFI for guests. 7th Floor Meeting Room, Methodist Church House, Marylebone Road, London.

Early Morning, near empty cafe at this time, great selections of teas and pastries, beautiful surroundings outside just before the LON2012 bunting comes down. Tea Pod Tea, Shad Thames, London.

Another day in London, another meeting over food – recommend the Wild Boar burger and the traditional steak pie. The White Lion, Covent Garden, London.

Meeting at Somerset House with preparations for London Fashion Week in full swing, beautiful space to work though can’t help but feel underdressed this week. Somerset House, London, UK.

Started meeting outside in courtyard before being scared off by pigeons perched overhead, ventured inside to the loud music. Pigeons vs Decibels. Over the moon, Hays Galleria, Tooley Street, London Bridge, London.

Meeting in ground floor library / meeting room. Can’t resist a browse of the books. CMF, Marshalsea Road, Borough, London.

Stopover in Manhattan, working from Soho Hotel, overlooking basketball games in Rivington Park, at the apex of many of NYC’s different cultural areas and a stones throw from some of its best breakfasts. Gem Hotel, E Houston, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA.

Sat outside for a working lunch beneath an antler chandelier and by an outdoor fireplace. The food portions are exactly what you’d expect from the US…and delicious! The Grand Woods Lounge, Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.