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Work Smarter, Not Harder: The 5 Best Virtual Offices in Manchester
Setting up any business is hard. One of the most important considerations for any business venture is exactly where to conduct business operations for strategic and economic reasons.
Should you convert part of your house into an office, or do you need to build or rent an actual building? Renting a couple of rooms in an office building could work, but will you need the space 100% of the time?
Fortunately, there’s a better option—a virtual office.
You can just rent the right to use a prestigious office address where your business is incorporated and get perks like mail and call handling. The virtual office rent will definitely cost less than getting a loan or spending your life savings for an office building.
Without further ado, here are our top picks for the best virtual office providers across Manchester.
1. Landmark Space – Manchester Spinningfields
Services: Coworking and virtual office space
Location: 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields M3 3EB
Contact: 020 3440 5000
Business hours (Admin):
- Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
Google reviews score | 4.9/5 |
Tagvenue reviews score | 4.5/5 |
Total reviews | 4/5 |
Score consistency | 3.5/5 |
Location or Availability | 4.5/5 |
Amenities | 4/5 |
Customer Service | 4/5 |
Pricing(A higher score means better value) | 4/5 |
Landmark Space at Hardman Square in Spinningfields is a standout choice for coworking and virtual offices in our books. Located in one of Manchester’s key financial districts, it offers a prime location for startups and fledgling businesses.
We appreciate that this company caters not only to those seeking a physical workspace but also offers a comprehensive virtual office service.
Startups can use Landmark Space’s building address for its registration documents and mail handling services, which are included in each virtual office membership tier. Moreover, telephone call answering and forwarding are available at reasonable additional rates.
We’re just a bit stumped on the management’s decision; it would’ve been so much better if the phone handling services were already part of the standard tiers instead of add-ons.
Nevertheless, Landmark Space’s virtual office staff are always ready to assist with business needs, providing a highly trained and professional support team. Overall, the services make us highly consider this provider if ever the call for a virtual office arises.
Great front desk staff
“Lovely offices and the best staff, we are very happy here… George really makes it and goes the extra mile, always”
Simon Lewis, Google Review
Clean office and helpful staff
“The office space is immaculate, offering coffee, tea and occasional stores which you are able to access as a resident. The staff are extremely welcoming and helpful. Leanna, George and Sarah enable you to feel as comfortable as possible and are always ready to help.”
Emma Roberts, Google Review
2. Orega Serviced Office – King St
Services: Coworking and virtual office space
Location: 4th Floor, 76 King St, M2 4NH
Contact: 0800 840 5509
Business hours (Admin):
- Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Trustpilot reviews score | 4.6/5 |
Total reviews | 3/5 |
Score consistency | 4/5 |
Location or Availability | 4.5/5 |
Amenities | 4.5/5 |
Customer Service | 4/5 |
Pricing(A higher score means better value) | 4/5 |
The Orega Serviced Office at King Street has been operating for over five years, offering both coworking spaces and virtual office services.
Orega’s longevity at this location is impressive, especially considering it survived the pandemic lockdowns. While many factors contribute to its success, we have some insights into why it has thrived.
First and foremost, Orega’s strategic and beautiful location plays a significant role. The office floor enhances the appeal with access to a rooftop and ample open area seating for coworking, meetings, and relaxation.
Additionally, the virtual office service is a major advantage. It offers three tiers, with options for monthly or annual payments. This flexibility allows businesses to use the King Street address (and other Orega locations) for business registration and daily operations.
While we appreciate the variety of inclusions in each service tier, including access to Orega’s VIP and meeting rooms, we noticed that telephone call handling is only available in the most expensive tier. This is something to consider if your business relies heavily on phone calls.
Helpful staff members
“Great location, great office and even better staff. Staff members are always happy to help. Good communication, 5 stars well earned [sic].”
Jordan Howarth, Google Review
Good place for long-term business
“Professional, friendly and helpful. Nothing is a problem if we need anything extra. We are long standing tenants who love the space and all the facilities. Excellent location and fabulous outside roof top and eating area.”
Rebecca Guy, Google Review
3. Pure Offices – Manchester Cheadle Royal
Services: Coworking and virtual office space
Location: Brooks Dr, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3TD
Contact: 0161 464 3134
Business hours: 24/7
Google reviews score | 4.8/5 |
Trustpilot reviews score | 3.6/5 |
Total reviews | 2/5 |
Score consistency | 3/5 |
Location or Availability | 3/5 |
Amenities | 4.5/5 |
Customer Service | 4/5 |
Pricing(A higher score means better value) | 4/5 |
If you’re considering a virtual office and don’t mind being a bit further south from Manchester’s city centre, or if you live nearby, Pure Offices’ Cheadle branch is worth a look.
Located in the Royal Cheadle Business Park, Pure Offices offers excellent facilities for coworking, including work desks, meeting rooms, a kitchen, showers, green spaces, and ample parking for you or your business guests.
A bonus for aviation enthusiasts: the Cheadle location is close to Manchester Airport, so you can enjoy watching planes in the sky.
Pure Offices’ virtual office service is also a great option if you need a business mailing address and phone number in Cheadle. The friendly and efficient staff will guide you through setting up the service to meet your needs.
Overall, Pure Offices at Cheadle provides a professional and convenient solution for businesses looking for a virtual office with excellent amenities and support.
Fantastic service, facilities, and parking
“We had to move out of our previous office at short notice and I did the usual rounds of all available space in the whole of Stockport. Pure Office was by far and away the best option. Plenty of choice of floorspace, fantastic facilities and, very importantly, great car parking. Liz was very accommodating and helped us out with our move. Since we’ve been here we’ve realised just how much better this is than our previous office. It suits us perfectly and I highly recommend that anyone looking for office space chats to Liz about just how good Pure Offices is.”
Simon Lee, Google Review
Incredible staff made us feel home
“Cannot recommend enough! Lovely, well presented and equipped offices with extremely friendly and helpful staff that look after us so incredibly well which is hard to come by! We are very much at home here and hopefully we can stay here for as long as possible as our business continues to grow :-)”
Helen Innes, Google Review
4. incspaces – Mount St
Services: Coworking and virtual office space
Location: 2 Mount St, M2 5WQ
Contact: 0161 827 8314
Business hours (Admin):
- Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED
Google reviews score | 4.9/5 |
Tagvenue reviews score | 4.7/5 |
Total reviews | 1/5 |
Score consistency | 4.5/5 |
Location or Availability | 4.5/5 |
Amenities | 4/5 |
Customer Service | 4/5 |
Pricing(A higher score means better value) | 4.5/5 |
Incspaces on Mount Street is a charming coworking establishment that combines historical elegance with modern amenities. Housed in a Victorian Gothic-style building, its interiors strike the perfect balance of modernity, warmth, and professionalism, impressing many professionals and businesses.
The fully-serviced office spaces are ideal for startups or businesses undergoing significant changes. Each room is spacious and decorated with eye-catching elements that make work more enjoyable.
However, the meeting rooms could use some improvement, as the largest one currently accommodates only up to eight people. For larger gatherings, incspaces offers an event venue on the top floor, which is a great alternative.
The virtual office service at incspaces is appealing, offering a range of valuable services at a reasonable price. Businesses can use the prestigious Mount Street address, receive mail, and access desk spaces, all for under £100 annually (as of this writing).
Easily accessible and great
“Great venue for meetings, co-working, and events. Allysia did a great job hosting us and making everyone feel welcome. It’s tucked away behind the library, away from the Oxford Road notice but still very central and easily accessible.”
Anastasiia Binns, Google Review
The most delicious vegan burger ever
“I use incspaces now and again when working away from my base office. Always really nice, comfortable work spaces and always well looked after.”
Dan G., Google Review
5. Regus – Manchester Lowry Hill
Services: Coworking and virtual office space
Location: 2nd floor, Lowry Mill, Lees St, Pendlebury, Swinton M27 6DB
Contact: 0800 060 8702
Business hours: 24/7
Google reviews score | 4.5/5 |
Trustpilot reviews score | 3.7/5 |
Total reviews | 5/5 |
Score consistency | 3/5 |
Location or Availability | 3/5 |
Amenities | 4.5/5 |
Customer Service | 4/5 |
Pricing(A higher score means better value) | 4/5 |
A formidable entry from Greater Manchester’s north is the Regus branch at Swinton’s Lowry Mill. This iteration of the famous coworking brand might look unassuming from the outside, but the repurposed cotton mill has been updated with a clean, modern vibe.
The coworking and office spaces are impressive, especially with the inclusion of a restaurant serving lunch on the premises. This convenience means workers have one less thing to worry about during a busy workday.
The ever-reliable admin staff at Regus Lowry Mill make setting up a virtual office here a breeze.
Among all the places we’ve inquired about, Regus offers the cheapest starter virtual office package. However, this only includes the use of the Lowry Mill as your official business address and could benefit from more inclusions.
Nevertheless, if you’re willing to spend a few more pounds for more virtual office services, then it wouldn’t be an issue at all.
Fantastic all throughout
“My office is situated on the 2nd floor and I’ve got to say, the staff and facilities in Lowry Mill and Regus are fantastic. Clean, modern and a great place to bring clients”
Sean Hegarty, Google Review
Great interiors
“Looks like a rubbish mill on the outside. But it’s really been done up on the inside!”
Tim Bull, Google Review