Research studios and meeting rooms for hire, in the heart of Central London.
Located in a beautifully converted banana warehouse in Covent Garden, our London research studios are designed to support a wide range of research activities, including UX testing, focus groups, playtesting, and co-creation sessions.
Each studio is thoughtfully equipped to facilitate both in-person and remote research, ensuring a seamless experience for moderators, participants, and observers alike.
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden in a beautifully converted banana warehouse, our London studios offer a range of thoughtfully designed meeting spaces.
Rooms are equipped with features to support creativity and collaboration, including floor-to-ceiling whiteboards, video conferencing facilities, and interactive touchscreen TVs – ideal for workshops, team sessions, and informal meetings.
Our full address is: 52 Shorts Gardens, London WC2H 9AN
The closest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line) and Tottenham Court Road (Northern, Central, and Elizabeth Lines).
Need directions from the station? Call us on 020 7961 9031 or email studioteam@sutherlandlabs.com.
When you arrive, simply check in with our reception team. They’ll escort you to your room, assist with any technical needs, and point out where the goodies are!
Our standard hours are:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Evening bookings are available — just let us know in advance via the booking form or by contacting the studio team. We’re also open on weekends by appointment.
We recommend you travel via public transport to our studio. But if you want to drive in the closest public parking available the Intelli-Park, Parkers Mews.
All rooms include:
Our usability setups are tailored to your project needs and typically include:
Session Recording: Audio and video recordings delivered next day.
Device Capture: Visualisers and Droidcast for mobile and tablet interactions.
Multi-Camera Studios: Configurable views for wide and close-up participant footage.
Web Stimuli Support: Studio PCs display websites for both participants and observers.
BYOD Integration: Bring your own device via HDMI for seamless recording and secure streaming.
We provide flexible focus group environments including:
Room Layouts: Boardroom or sofa seating to suit different atmospheres.
Custom Environments: Child-friendly setups with toys, or minimalist spaces.
One-to-One Spaces: Two studios available for individual sessions.
Food & Drink Testing: Includes glassware, utensils, and test kitchen access.
These premium add-ons are available on request for both usability testing and focus groups:
Live Streaming: Secure, high-definition real-time viewing for remote stakeholders.
Multilingual Audio Support: Live interpretation with in-player language selection.
Device Hire: Access to current iOS and Android devices.
Dedicated Hostess: On-site support for technical setup, participants, and client coordination.
Yes! View our full catering menu. Get in touch with the studio team to order or if you have any questions.
You’re also welcome to bring your own food and drinks. If you need anything refrigerating please speak to our studio team on the day.
Yes. We offer allergy-friendly meals, including:
Please note: Our meat is not halal or kosher, but we offer a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
We have limited private spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a private space, please contact our team ahead of time to reserve it.
Yes! We can print unlimited A4 documents on the day. For larger print jobs, we need three days’ notice to coordinate with our local print shop. We also have spare chargers and adapters available for common devices.
We are more than happy to take in products in advance of your booking. Please speak with the studio team about this.
Get in touch with our studio team. If we’ve found your item, we’ll arrange a time for you to collect it.
Not local? We’ll do our best to help coordinate return options.
We’ve put together a list of our favourite places to eat and drink nearby. Just ask our studio team for a copy!
Our studio team is on hand to answer any questions you may have. Get in touch today to discuss how we can help you.
Had a wonderful experience here! The rooms felt intimate (in a good way), and were the perfect place to hold brainstorming sessions. Plus, the service was amazing. Kelly and Freya were so responsive and accommodating. We'll definitely book here again in the future.
Located in a handsome red-brick former warehouse in the SOMA district, and equipped for everything from executive workshops to journey mapping, workshops and solution testing, with a number of customizable spaces for client use, including a usability studio.
This is where Sutherland Labs’ design process is spun into action, and where fresh ideas become inspired, lasting solutions.
