Community Stories & Blog Posts

Read authentic stories about third places from our community. Discover local venues through the eyes of regulars and community members.

• The Brown Bag: An Oasis of Calm in a Sea of Pubs by Tom · pub
• Soho Theatre Bar: Central London’s fierce and fabulous arts hub by Shaun Kitchener · bar
• A prescription for creativity at the Poetry Pharmacy by Meredith Whitely · bookshop
• Colchester Arts Centre by steve.rohan · art-gallery
• Finding Community Under the Bridge: Projekts Skate Park by OliveInsights · community-center
• The Modern Majlis - Third Spaces as Cultural Anchors for Global Communities Third Spaces Abroad - Building Communities Beyond Borders by Saheem · social-spot
• A friendly oasis amongst the hustle by Shannon Roxanne · other
• Pleasance Courtyard: A quiet study nook transformed into a bustling arts hub by Jamie Calder · cultural-hub
• Portsmouths Coastal Attractions by Charlotte · community-center
• A Place Worth Pausing For: Tawny Stores, Marple by Esme H · cafe
• Finding My Third Place by Dan · bar
• A City Space That Feels Like Home: Ardagh Community Trust by Bengisu Kocer · social-spot
• The Cross Keys: a long-standing favourite by han.elizabethwilliams · other
• Astley Book Farm: The Most Magical Place on Earth by Lauren · bookshop
• Django’s & The Patch – A Connection in High Wycombe’s Old Town by olivierguiberteau · cafe
• The Left Hook Coffee by Bryce · coffee-shop
• First Ascent: Finding Quiet Above the Noise while Reaching for New Connections by Lamija · climbing-gym
• Treat Yourself to Community and Joy at Rose City Book Pub by gsavina921 · book-pub
• Red Hill Coffee: Brewing connection, community and culture by Nick · cultural-hub
• Cirencester & The Long Table by Henrietta · community-center
• Step Into Portal Tea by gsavina921 · teahouse
• Manchester Urban Diggers- Platt Fields Market Gardern by Nina Vincent · community-gardern
• Freelance Life Can Be Isolating: The Lifeline Third Places Offer Us by Adam · other
• Mens Sheds by Ollie · mens-shed
• Velolife Le Tour de Gateaux by James · cafe
• The Climbing Hangar: Getting to Grips with Bristol by Tom · climbing-gym
• Hikitalo: The sauna by the sea, Porthcawl’s ‘third space’ by Nick · sauna
• Libraries on the Line - The Fight to Preserve UKs Third Places and Community Spaces by Daniel · library
• The Black Heart - Camden Towns Heavy Metal Hotspot by L · pub
• From Pits to Pints – Why Coal & Cotton Is Boothstown’s Third Place Gem by leighannesainthouse · cafe
• My Third Space: SaunaHood, Nottingham by Abigail Seymour · sauna
• Flat Whites & Freelancing at Ezra & Gil - My Favourite Third Place in Manchester by Hannah · cafe
• The Playhouse – MyThirdPlace by cameron · cafe
• Victoria Park - My Third Place - A Personal Haven in Bath by luketyler91 · park
• Spit & Sawdust: Where skate culture meets community and creativity by Nick · cafe
• Our 3 Values by Eden Events · workshop
• The Light - MyThirdPlace by cameron · cafe
• The BookBinder, Liverpool by milly · pub
• Lucky’s Café: Where Oak Lawn’s Favorite Diner Serves a Slice of 1950s Nostalgia by Jirah · cafe
• Finding community through football - the growth of female supporter groups by Hayley · social-spot
• Chalk, Cues & Conversation: Finding Community at Cousin’s Snooker & Pool, Holloway by JamieP · pool-club
• The Dark Arts Potion Bar by Charlotte · pub