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The Best Office Spaces in Manchester

Written by Jeremy Chin-Fatt | May 13, 2025 9:13:27 AM

As one of the UK’s most dynamic cities, Manchester has become a magnet for forward-thinking businesses. With a thriving economy, world-class universities and a strong digital and professional services scene, it’s no surprise that demand for premium office space in Manchester continues to grow.

Whether you’re looking for a serviced office, a collaborative workspace for your team, or top-of-the-class meeting rooms to host clients, our Manchester offices offer some of the best workspaces in the city. From iconic architecture to high-spec amenities, we’ve compiled a guide to our standout locations across Manchester, highlighting what makes each one special, to help you choose the right fit for your business.

Why Manchester is a Brilliant Place to Work

Manchester is home to a highly skilled workforce and a rich business ecosystem. Its excellent transport links, vibrant food and drink scene, and growing tech and creative industries make it an attractive base for startups and established firms alike. With serviced offices designed to impress and inspire, we offer the flexibility, support and facilities modern businesses need - right in the heart of this bustling city.

Balloon Street - Vibrant, Well-Connected and Full of Character

Located next to Manchester Victoria station (a hub for trains and trams), and moments from the Northern Quarter, Ancoats, and NOMA, our Balloon Street office combines unbeatable connectivity with contemporary design.

It’s a popular base for consultancy and business services firms. It’s also the new home of the Moonpig team, who are very happy with their new Manchester office space.

Why Choose Balloon Street?

  • Prime city-centre location near the Arndale, Corn Exchange and Printworks, and just a short walk from independent restaurants, cafés and shops across the Northern Quarter, Ancoats and NOMA.
  • Excellent public transport links via Victoria Station - with access to tram, train and bus services. Plus, it’s one of the best tram stops for commuters heading home, thanks to how much easier it can be to get a seat than on stops further up the lines. 
  • A popular base for growing consultancies and service-led businesses, creating strong networking opportunities within the building.

What You’ll Love About the Space

The Balloon Street building is one of our coolest office spaces in Manchester. Staff and guests will be welcomed into the building by a gorgeous reception area with a centrepiece representing a wicker basket of balloons, quite fitting for our building name. The building is set up to maximise your team's productivity and happiness, offering and being nearby to many amenities and features your staff will love, helping to encourage a stronger presence in your office. An office at Balloon Street means your team will have access to:

  • A large sun terrace with plenty of seating, open all year round 
  • Plenty of private phone booths, making calls, virtual meetings, and focus work so much easier
  • Views overlooking Victoria Station
  • A multi-faith prayer room
  • Monthly social events and building pop-up events from popular local businesses
  • Nuffield gym is right next door

 
Balloon Street balances well-being, productivity, and personality in one of Manchester’s most central and inspiring locations.

Arkwright House - Heritage Charm with Modern Functionality

Originally designed for the English Sewing Cotton Company in 1937, Arkwright House is one of Manchester’s grandest neoclassical buildings. It has been fully refurbished with premium office interiors.

Located just off Deansgate and overlooking Parsonage Gardens, the building is especially popular with law firms and legal professionals, including the Manchester Law Society.

Why Choose Arkwright House?

  • A prestigious Grade II listed building, beautifully refurbished following a £16m transformation, combining historic elegance with luxury modern office space
  • Close to Manchester’s legal district, perfect for law firms thanks to the short walk to the courts
  • Ideally located just off Deansgate. All major city-centre train stations are within a 15-minute walk – ideal for commuters

What You’ll Love About the Space

Arkwright House overlooks Parsonage Gardens, one of the few green spaces in the city centre. Offering a calming view and a touch of tranquillity in the heart of the city. The interiors are impressive, a blend of heritage design and contemporary finishes. It’s a space that sets the tone for professionalism, with everything your team needs to work efficiently and feel at home.
A workspace at Arkwright House includes access to:

  • Customisable offices with adjustable lighting, air controls, and windows that open
  • A brand new on-site gym and wellness room (as of May 2025), including towel service, hairdryers and showers, perfect for helping staff fit exercise in around their time in the office
  • Premium local restaurants like San Carlo, Dishoom, and Gaucho are just a short walk away, perfect for client dining and team lunches
  • Close to popular bars like Revolution and Oast House - ideal for informal team socials or after-work drinks, great for team bonding

 
From its iconic façade to its modern interiors and premium city-centre location, Arkwright House is a smart choice for professionals who want the best of Manchester, inside and out. Our offices provide timeless elegance, exceptional convenience and an atmosphere that inspires confidence and credibility.

The Tootal Buildings – Creative Energy in a Historic Setting

Located on Oxford Road, just minutes away from St Peter’s Square, the Tootal Buildings (Broadhurst and Lee) offer character-filled, Grade II-listed spaces centred around a private courtyard. It’s a vibrant base for businesses in tech, finance, recruitment, and more.

Too Good To Go, the National Landlords Association, and Newcleo are current occupiers, and there are plenty more excellent businesses across the buildings.

Why Choose the Tootal Buildings?

  • Situated on one of the most well-known streets in the city, there are plenty of popular food and drink options very nearby
  • It’s incredibly well-connected transport-wise. Located right by Oxford Road Station and within walking distance of Deansgate, St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly stations. It offers strong commuter links for trains, buses and trams
  • Popular with fast-growing businesses and forward-thinking brands, providing plenty of great networking opportunities

What You’ll Love About the Space

The Tootal Buildings are designed to bring people together. With bright, spacious interiors, a café that serves fresh food daily, and events that keep the community connected, it’s a workspace where your team can thrive - and feel part of something. Choosing your Manchester office to be in the Tootal buildings means your team will benefit from:

  • A gorgeous private courtyard space, expect plenty of greenery and ambient festoon lighting
  • Bright, airy office spaces that beautifully merge red brick features with contemporary office design. Expect lots of natural light and beautiful office features
  • Expansive breakout spaces with plenty of private spaces, perfect for being able to get work done away from your desk
  • Showers, laundered towel service, beauty stations and secure cycle storage with a maintenance station - ideal for those who cycle to work or like to fit fitness classes into their work day
  • Pet-friendly office space, a pet passport scheme ensures only vaccinated and friendly, well-socialised pets can come into the office
  • On-site café, La Collina - offering rotating seasonal menus, pastries, and hot food throughout the day
  • A full events calendar – including monthly Street Food Socials, weekly pop-ups from local bakers, florists and candlemakers, and more. There’s always something going on here, which is great for encouraging your staff back into the office
  • Close to excellent food and drink venues like Bundobust, The Refuge, Listo Burrito, and San Carlo Fumo, plus plenty of popular pubs, bars and beer gardens are just steps away
  • Close to multiple gyms and fitness classes - helping your staff fit in exercise around their work day

 
The Tootal Buildings offer a unique blend of historical style and vibrant culture, perfect for creative, energetic teams that love to work and connect in a truly iconic Manchester space.

With a buzzing community and a constant stream of activities, the Tootal Buildings offer more than just a workspace. The Orega offices in the Tootal Buildings provide a place to connect, collaborate and thrive.

3 Piccadilly Place - Elevated Views and Exceptional Connectivity

Seconds from Manchester Piccadilly station, 3 Piccadilly Place is one of the city’s most well-connected office buildings - ideal for London-based businesses or national teams who regularly travel. 

Awarded a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating, the building boasts sweeping views of the city skyline and the Pennines on a clear day.

Why Choose 3 Piccadilly Place?

  • Directly opposite Manchester Piccadilly station, offering unbeatable access for commuters and visitors travelling by train or tram
  • Our offices at 3 Piccadilly Place are situated near some of the coolest places in Manchester, including the Northern Quarter, Kampus, and Freight Island - perfectly positioned for great lunch and social spots
  • Popular with a diverse range of industries including legal, finance, software, surveying and consultancy – with current residents including Vivify Venues and Law Business Research

What You’ll Love About the Space

3 Piccadilly Place offers more than just a great location; it’s a place to focus, grow and build your business with premium facilities, thoughtful design, and a friendly community atmosphere. An Orega office at this central Manchester building includes access to:

  • Ground floor and 11th-floor communal spaces for breaks, casual meetings or team time
  • Private courtyard equipped with summer deckchairs and wellness activities like table tennis and swing ball
  • Recently refurbished showers with laundered towel service, beauty stations with Dyson hairdryers and straighteners, and secure bike storage
  • Monthly events include food stalls, seasonal and social celebrations
  • Qpark car park is right beneath the building, convenient for those who commute by car
  • Anytime Fitness is just a few doors away, and Blok is just a few minutes away, providing your staff with plenty of exercise options to help them balance their days
  • Popular local eateries like Archie’s, Moose Coffee, Yum Cha and Nell’s Pizza - all within a short walk

 
3 Piccadilly Place is ideal for high-performing teams that need fast connections, high-spec amenities and a stylish space to work and grow. For businesses who value location, energy and all-around support, 3 Piccadilly Place is one of the best offices in Manchester, delivering a five-star workplace experience in the heart of the city.

Find Your Ideal Office in Manchester

Our flex spaces across Manchester offer more than desks; they’re flexible, future-ready spaces that empower your team to do their best work.

Whether you’re looking for city-centre convenience, historic character or a sociable hub to grow your business, we have the space to suit. Contact our team today to book a tour or learn more about our available offices across Manchester.