07/08/2024

Over the past couple of years, Manchester has seen a significant increase in the number of best-in-class flexible office spaces opening in the city. As sustainability continues to be an important factor to businesses, we’ve seen newer workspaces opening with a strong focus on their environmental impact. Below we round up some of the top workspaces Manchester has to offer.  

Gilbanks, No.1 St Michael’s, 36 Jackson's Row,  M2 5WD

No.1 St Michael’s is set to open its doors at the beginning of 2025, comprising 34,000 sq ft of space in this sought-after address in the heart of  Manchester’s city centre. With outstanding ESG credentials, it is expected to be the city's first fully Net Zero Carbon development in delivery and operation. The private serviced offices can accommodate from 2-60 people with bespoke accessibility and offer quality ergonomic furniture across all floors. 

The workspace has intricately designed outdoor spaces including a rooftop terrace and open courtyard outside the building. Every suite has full access to the resident's lounge. All offices benefit from high-quality ergonomic furniture, such as sit/stand desks. The offices are insulated with commercial-grade acoustic paneling, ensuring your comfort and privacy wherever you are. The Oxford Road train station is a 12-minute walk away from the workspace.  

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Bruntwood Pall Mall, Union, 2-10 Albert Square,  M2 6LW

Bruntwood is opening a new building in the summer of 2025, perfect for businesses wanting a prestigious address on King Street and looking for a sustainable working environment. The office space has been refurbished to preserve the exteriors of the historic grade II building with an impressive outdoor piazza and updated to operate at net zero carbon in the common areas. 

The space has been thoughtfully designed for members to recharge after a long day, whether that's doing yoga in the wellness studio, or getting some fresh air on the rooftop terrace. There’s even an in-house cafe and restaurant to take advantage of. The building is centrally placed, within close proximity to Manchester Town Hall and nearby tram and train links making it ideal for daily commuting.

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Orega, 1 Balloon St, M4 4BE

1 Balloon Street is Orega’s flagship location offering a wealth of amenities to provide an inspiring and productive working environment. They offer unlimited barista-style fresh coffee and a round-the-clock in-house concierge to provide you and your visitors with hospitality-led service.  

Unwind during the day on the terrace or in the communal lounges. The private offices can accommodate teams of any size from 4-100. The building is located opposite Victoria train station and a minute's walk to the nearest Metrolink.

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x+why, 100 Embankment, Embankment East Tower, Cathedral Approach, Salford M3 7FB

100 Embankment offers 33,000 sqt of space that’s been stylishly designed with striking modern elements. The workspace enjoys an impressive view of the Manchester Cathedral and river and members can soak up the sun on its rooftop terrace. The building is situated in close proximity to Manchester's retail district, bars and eateries. 

The enterprise suites can accommodate from 40-100 people looking for a self-contained private space, whilst the private offices can fit in teams of 4-30 members with access to all the shared amenities including comfortable breakout areas, tech-enabled meeting rooms, plus a bookable event space. The workspace is a 4-minute stroll away from the Victoria Station and 3 minutes from Exchange Square Metrolink. Salford Central Station is also easily reachable, just 10 minutes walk away. 

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Cubo, Lincoln Square, Brazennose St,  M2 5AD

In October 2023, Cubo Manchester set up in The Lincoln, an impressive 100,000 sq ft office building, in the heart of Manchester’s CBD. The office space has been designed to an A-grade specification throughout and features an open-plan co-working space, an in-house barista, and plenty of breakout areas. Members' experience is further improved with a wellness centre, yoga studio, spin classes, and shower and changing areas.  

The sophisticated style and custom furniture are all created with comfort and creativity in mind. Additional features include a sky terrace, bicycle storage, and electric car charging stations. The building is a 5-minute walk away from Exchange Street and Peter Square bus stop and a 6-minute walk from Exchange Square Metrolink. 

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Beehive, Lofts, Jersey St, Ancoats,  M4 6JG

Set over nine lofts in the heart of Ancoats Urban Village, this coworking space spans two cotton mills from the 1800s that have been carefully restored to provide the ideal mix of industrial and premium space. The workspace hosts regular social networking events and free access to wellness programmes for members. The memberships are as short as 1 month, with the freedom to relocate your desks or add/take away desks to suit the changing needs of your team. 

The workspace offers luxury lounge areas, a kitchen, and access to meeting rooms with free credits up to £100. Complimentary food and drinks are offered daily delivered right to your desks. Manchester Piccadilly train station and Great Ancoats Street Laystall street bus stop are a quick stroll away from the workspace. 

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Clockwise, Linley House, Dickinson St, Manchester M1 4LF

Originally an electrical station that supplied power to the entire city of Manchester, Clockwise Manchester at Linley House has been transformed to offer high-quality workspace. Constructed in 1963, Linley House is an eight-story structure that boasts numerous original elements, one of which is the recognizable "City of Manchester Electric Light Station" sign. 

The available memberships they offer are club lounge, for freelancers having access to communal spaces, fixed desks and private offices. There is an in-house podcast recording studio and event spaces for private events. The nearest train station is Oxford Road, which is a short walk away.  

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Colony, One Silk Street, Silk St, Ancoats, M4 6LZ

One Silk Street located off Cutting Room Square was thoughtfully built with event space that can accommodate up to 100 people, several meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. This workspace operates as a hub for networking in a neighborhood that is brimming with entrepreneurial businesses. 

The workspace has multiple collaboration zones for brainstorming and there is a meditation room dedicated to mindfulness. One Silk Street is ideal for companies looking for a workspace with a wealth of first-rate amenities and a lively, involved community. The workspace is within easy walking distance of Piccadilly and Victoria train station. 

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Industrious, Windmill Green, 24 Mount St, M2 3NX

Situated just off St Peter's Square, Windmill Green was the first BREEAM Outstanding and WiredScore Platinum project in the city. The available memberships include access to open workspace and private offices for hybrid workers with free meeting room access. Private offices for teams of 1 to 20 people and suites accommodating 15+ members. 

Daily snacks and breakfasts are freshly made for all members, plus weekly happy hours are hosted, alongside regular community events. There is a wellness room with round-the-clock access and you can also rent private bikes from the building. There is also an extensive roof terrace that provides impressive views of Deansgate Square and the south of the city centre. The building is close to an array of transport links, with  St. Peter’s Square Tram, Albert Square transit hub, Deansgate Station, and Manchester Piccadilly all within walking distance.  

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