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There's a place I often visit in Shoreditch called Ziferblat[0], and I think that they have something of a solution to this (they have other places too). Essen
by wjh_ 9y ago
There's a place I often visit in Shoreditch called Ziferblat[0], and I think that they have something of a solution to this (they have other places too).
Essentially, you are charged for your time and everything else is free. Presently I think it's about 7p per minute for the first hour, and then 4p a minute afterwards - there's also a cap.
While in there, coffee, snacks, etc, are all "free".
Perhaps this sort of model could work? Obviously if you're not willing to kick out all the remote workers. I guess this turns it into more of a coworking space though.
[0]: http://www.ziferblat.co.uk/ http://www.ziferblat.co.uk/
- lloeki 9y agoA similar place has opened over here. Billed by the hour or day. https://www.anticafe.eu/strasbourg https://www.anticafe.eu/strasbourg
- slivym 9y agoThis doesn't seem like it's a solution to the problem, it's just a different type of venue with the opposite problem. If I go in and grab a coffee and a crumpet they're not going to be very happy.
- wjh_ 9y agoPretty much. Perhaps billing per minute if you're going to stay for longer than an hour, or per item if you're staying for less. Though that seems overly complex and a logistical nightmare.
- rorykoehler 9y agoJust have a 1 hour minimum fee.