Workbar Expands to Historic Harvard Square

Regional coworking network opens 12th location in iconic Boston neighborhood

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Workbar, Greater Boston's original coworking network, announced it will open its 12th location in Cambridge's historic Harvard Square at 50 Church Street. The expansion marks Workbar's second major announcement this year and reinforces its long-term commitment to the Boston region.

Why it matters

The new Harvard Square location strengthens Workbar's model of providing flexible, community-driven workspaces designed around how people actually work. It also deepens the company's presence in one of the country's most iconic neighborhoods, which sits at the intersection of history, academia, entrepreneurship, and global innovation.

The details

The new 12,000-square-foot location will feature Workbar's signature activity-based coworking neighborhoods, private offices, and meeting rooms. It will offer abundant natural light, high-performance ergonomic furnishings, and access to Workbar's full regional network. Workbar is partnering with Trinity Property Management, a longtime steward of prominent commercial properties in Cambridge, to bring coworking to Harvard Square, a long-term goal for the real estate firm.

  • Workbar was founded in 2009.
  • The new Harvard Square location is set to open in August 2026.
  • Workbar has announced two major expansion plans in the Boston region this year.

The players

Workbar

Greater Boston's original coworking network, offering flexible, community-driven workspaces designed around how people actually work.

Sarah Travers

CEO of Workbar.

Trinity Property Management

A longtime steward of prominent commercial properties in Cambridge, partnering with Workbar to bring coworking to Harvard Square.

John DiGiovanni

President of Trinity Property Management.

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What they’re saying

“Boston isn't just a market for us. It's home. We were born here, built here, and we're doubling down here. Harvard Square sits at the intersection of history, academia, entrepreneurship, and global innovation. There's no better place for us to expand as companies rethink how and where work happens. We're proud to keep building here.”

— Sarah Travers, CEO of Workbar

“As owners, we're constantly evaluating how workspace is evolving. As part of our diligence, we had members of our team secret shop Workbar. When even a 30-year commercial real estate veteran walks in, feels the energy, and says, 'I want to work here,' that tells you something meaningful has shifted. The experience today drives long-term asset value.”

— John DiGiovanni, President of Trinity Property Management

What’s next

Workbar is now accepting pre-leasing opportunities for the new Harvard Square location, which is set to open in August 2026.

The takeaway

Workbar's expansion into Harvard Square demonstrates the growing demand for flexible, community-driven workspaces that cater to the evolving needs of Boston's workforce. The partnership with a prominent real estate firm also highlights the alignment between forward-thinking landlords and hospitality-driven coworking operators as tenant expectations continue to shift.