Whilst the idea of working from home/ being a freelancer may seem super appealing, the reality can often be rather different. The novelty of working in pyjamas and from the comfort of your own home soon turns into a feeling of solitariness, boredom and the lure of homely distractions become a little too much. Now whilst this doesn’t happen all the time, it definitely is something every freelancer has experienced at some point in their lives. It is about this point you start to look for a coffee shop or library to work in – both fine, but both with limitations. Coffee shops can be super noisy, riddled with children and after making one cup of tea last three hours (we’ve all been there) you start to feel you’ve outstayed your welcome – plus there’s the limit of charging points and intermittent wifi. Libraries are quieter, but if you’re looking for a good cup of coffee whilst you work or any sort of inspiring atmosphere, you’re in the wrong place.  And this is where Martello Hall comes in.East London’s latest bar and banquet hall is opening its doors to those seeking fast wifi, bottomless coffee and a place to hot-desk through the week. Forget stuffy coffee shopowners, screeching babies and isolation for it offers wood-cooked pizza, cocktails, late night decadence and a hub of like-minded creatives. Atmospheric and exciting it’s the ideal location to bring your laptop and settle down and meet your deadlines. Martello Hall is set over three floors and decorated with a warehouse glamour and a definite East London vibe. It is the first in a series of new locations set to open in London under the Albion and East Group, of whom pride themselves in sourcing as much as possible locally from Hackney and East London. “This can be anything from our beer, spirits, soft drinks, coffee, charcuterie and cheese – even through to our live entertainment” says Sarah Weir, London bar and pub extraordinaire and founder of Albion and East. “Welcoming hot-deskers is the next step in supporting locals and visitors to the area that are looking for a place to work, create and network.”Once day turns to night, the venue opens its on-site gin distillery in case you want something a little stronger than an espresso to get those creative juices flowing. They pride themselves in proper bar tending and offer a whole range of delicious cocktails, wines and beers to enjoy through the night.