it's even weirder with remote working and WFH these days- there's just nowhere to escape to for an hour or two for a change of scenery without having to drive somewhere.
when I lived in London, there were at least 4-5 places withing walking distance to get a coffee and sit with a laptop, or local shops, or local pubs if you really weren't into being productive although some wised up and got fancy coffee machines too.
in Canada where I am now - nada.