Workbar Will Expand Boston Coworking Footprint
Coworking provider to add 20,000 square feet in Back Bay to meet local demand for flexible office space.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Remote Work
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Workbar is expanding its presence at 399 Boylston St. in Boston by taking over the building's entire 20,000-square-foot sixth floor. The project is scheduled to open in spring 2027.
Why it matters
The move signals a continued push for flexible, amenity-heavy office environments in central Boston. Operators can look to this expansion as a barometer for how landlords and space providers are repositioning assets to attract hybrid workers.
Workbar is adding 20,000 square feet to its current portfolio of 12 locations across Greater Boston. The expansion sits within a 245,000-square-foot facility that underwent $35 million in recent tenant-focused upgrades.
The players
Workbar
A coworking operator that maintains a network of 12 flexible office spaces throughout the Greater Boston area.
DivcoWest
A real estate investment and management firm that owns and operates the building at 399 Boylston St.
The details
The new space will feature activity-based neighborhoods designed for different types of work, alongside private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, and a dedicated podcast studio. By taking over the entire sixth floor at 399 Boylston St., the firm aims to capture demand from local companies transitioning toward high-end, flexible workplace models.
Timeline
Workbar was founded in 2009.
The expanded Back Bay location is scheduled to open in spring 2027.
Market Landscape
The firm’s expansion marks a continued commitment to the health and wellness standards established when its Back Bay site became the first coworking space to achieve WELL certification. This project tracks with a broader industry pivot toward office environments that prioritize modular design and amenities.
Operators in the Boston area should monitor this expansion as an indicator of sustained demand for professional, flexible workspace. Assess your current office leases for similar opportunities to pivot toward hybrid-friendly, modular configurations if your team footprint continues to evolve.
The takeaway
The firm’s expansion highlights the value of amenity-rich, flexible offices in highly competitive urban hubs like Back Bay. Keep this 2027 opening on your radar when evaluating future lease renewals or secondary workspace needs for your team.
What happens next
The expanded location is scheduled for completion and opening in spring 2027.
Further reading
For more trends on how companies are adapting to changing office needs, visit Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nerej.
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