Famous for its canals and nicknamed the 'Second City', Birmingham is an entrepreneurial hotspot brimming with vibrant creative hubs. Boasting room for everyone to thrive in, the city was recently crowned the best location to start a business, outside of London. Thanks to this, coworking spaces in Birmingham are well worth considering.

No matter if you're just starting or expanding your company, Birmingham is renowned for being home to several successful brands. From Gymshark to Cadbury, the city hosts both startups and established companies alike.

With many graduates from Birmingham universities opting to stay in the city after graduation, the talent pool is constantly expanding. Choosing a coworking and networking space in Birmingham is a great way to easily connect with these people.

We make it easy to find the best shared workspaces the city has to offer. This ranges from offices dedicated to collaborative workspaces to those that highlight the versatility of hot desking in Birmingham.

Here are eight great places provided by Regus for a productive day's work.

1 Victoria Square - Best coworking space with meeting rooms

1 Victoria Square is in a prime city-centre location. It’s a short distance away from Birmingham hot spots, such as the Museum & Art Gallery and Indoor Market. With Birmingham New Street Station close by, it’s easy for commuters to find their way to the office.

Meetings and brainstorming sessions are made simple within its 12 high-tech meeting rooms. These are enhanced by 1 Victoria Square’s access to projectors, conferencing technology, whiteboards, and flip-charts. Thanks to this, you can create a productive meeting environment with clients and colleagues alike.

When working from this centre, Birmingham can be seen in all its glory, with fantastic views over the city centre and Town Hall. After a hard day's work, the city is at your doorstep, with many bars and restaurants nearby. This is great for unwinding post-work, as well as for networking.

With modern features and ample coworking spaces available, those looking for desk space in Birmingham will find plenty to work with at 1 Victoria Square. As well as access to bookable meeting rooms, this centre offers:

• 141 private offices
• 33 coworking spaces
• Disabled facilities
• Access to major transport links
• Secure underground parking
• Showers
• Break-out areas
• Business lounge

Information about 1 Victoria Square

• Location: 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1BD
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members, 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £199 per person per month
• Closest stations: Town Hall Tram Station (two minute walk), Birmingham New Street Station (five minute walk, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, and West Midlands Trains rail services)

2. Lewis Building - Easily accessible coworking space

Originally the home to a former department store, the Lewis Building offers grand, architectural surroundings in a prime, city-centre location.

With this centre, you'll find yourself connected through to Wolverhampton and down to London, thanks to access from connected train stations and the West Midlands Tram service a minute’s walk away.

Covering three floors, our Lewis Building centre features ample coworking spaces, making it one of the most open shared office spaces in Birmingham.

The centre is also within walking distance from the Great Western Arcade. This hot spot is packed with thriving independent retail stores and Victorian charm, often hosting regular networking events. That means there's no better place in Birmingham to establish yourself for networking and collaborating.

For far travelling commuters and visiting clients, accessing this coworking space in Birmingham city centre is made easy. Both the Bull Street tram stop and Birmingham Snow Hill Station are incredibly close, with the former at the doorstop and the latter minutes away on foot.

As well as its grand and intricate design, this centre offers:

• 145 private offices
• 28 coworking spaces
• 4 meeting rooms
• Access to major transport links
• Break-out areas
• Disabled facilities

Information about 3 Lewis Building

• Location: 35 Bull Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AF
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members, 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £219 per person per month
• Closest station: Birmingham Snow Hill Station (two minute walk, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains rail services)

3. Edmund House - Best coworking space with full amenities

Situated in Birmingham's vibrant Colmore Business District, Edmund House provides the perfect environment to work and make connections. With over 500 companies nearby, the centre is found in the commercial heart of the city.

Get settled fast with a modern, flexible workspace close to nearby amenities and transport, such as the Birmingham Snow Hill Station within easy walking distance. Thanks to this, commuters and visiting clients won’t have any trouble finding this coworking Birmingham centre.

With several bookable meeting rooms and an on-site sandwich and coffee bar, this is a convenient space to work as well as casually network.

There’s also bicycle storage and secure underground parking available, making travel to your new coworking space simple for bikes and cars alike. A well-equipped coworking office, this centre offers:

• 81 private offices
• 24 coworking spaces
• 5 meeting rooms
• Disabled facilities
• Access to major transport links
• On-site sandwich and coffee bar
• Secure underground parking
• Bicycle storage
• Break-out areas
• Vending machines

Information about 4 Edmund House

• Location: 12-22 Newhall Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3AS
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members, 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £149 per person per month
• Closest station: Birmingham Snow Hill Train Station (four minute walk, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains rail services)

4. 156 Great Charles Street Queensway - Best coworking space with storage

Located in Birmingham's vibrant Jewellery Quarter, the stylish and contemporary 156 Great Charles Street Queensway centre is an excellent coworking space for creative start-ups, freelancers, and digital nomads.

With ample desk spaces to rent, this Birmingham-based centre caters to lone professionals and businesses alike.

On-site benefits include secure underground parking and bicycle storage, which is perfect for commuters and visiting clients coming in via car or on their bikes. It also features ergonomic furniture, spacious workspaces, and an on-site cafe.

The ideal centre for commuters and creatives with luggage and equipment, this coworking space also offers:

• 201 private offices
• 31 coworking spaces
• 3 meeting rooms
• Bicycle storage
• Access to major transport links
• Secure underground parking
• Break-out areas

Information about 156 Great Charles Street

• Location: 156 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 3HN
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members, 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £209 per person per month
• Closest station: Birmingham Snow Hill Station (seven minute walk, Chiltern Railways and West Midlands Trains rail services)

5. Park House - Best fixed desk coworking space

If you're looking for a long-term setup in your Birmingham coworking space, Park House is well worth considering. Offering fixed desk coworking options, this centre is ideal for those seeking a dedicated space to establish their working routine.

Surrounded by bus stops connecting you to plenty of train stations, the centre is also conveniently placed near Junction 4 of the M5. With this in mind, there are plenty of travel options for those who choose this space, ranging from rail commuters to those driving into the city.

Make your workspace your own in this premium business centre, which spans three floors. Complete with distinct break-out areas as well as coworking spaces, it's the perfect setting for freelancers, start-ups, and growing businesses. This centre also offers:

• 75 private offices
• 14 coworking spaces
• 2 meeting rooms
• Business park location
• Break-out areas

Information about Park House

• Location: Park House, Birmingham, West Midlands B45 9AH
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £169 per person per month.
• Closest transport: Longbridge Train Station (25 min walk, West Midlands Trains)

6. Fort Dunlop - Best coworking space with childcare

Once a global symbol of industrial production, the former production site of Dunlop Tyres has been reimagined as an impressive business centre. Now known as Fort Dunlop, our centre offers a professional coworking space in Birmingham, all with easy access to the M6.

A little further from the main city centre, this location is ideal for those commuting a short while from residential areas of Birmingham. However, there are also bus stops nearby and plenty of parking within the business park itself, making travel via bus as well as car simple.

As well as its unique style and state-of-the-art meeting rooms, Fort Dunlop also offers child daycare services. This grants working parents more flexibility and time efficiency to accommodate their hectic work schedules.

Other ease-of-life features include an on-site sandwich and coffee bar, break-out areas for casual networking, and showers for those cycling. This centre also offers:

• 63 private offices
• 11 coworking spaces
• 5 meeting rooms
• Daycare facilities
• Business park location
• Break-out areas
• Disabled facilities
• Showers
• Access to major transport links
• On-site restaurant
• Sandwich and coffee bar

Information about Fort Dunlop

• Location: Fort Parkway, Birmingham, West Midlands B24 9FE
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members, 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £179 per person per month
• Closest transport: Fort Dunlop bus stop (one minute walk) and the M6 Motorway

7. Birmingham NEC Airport - Best coworking space for networking opportunities

Close to the tranquil fountains and the Waterside Centre's Japanese garden, Birmingham NEC Airport offers much more than a productive workspace.

This centre is found within Arlington's Business Park, all within easy reach of the M40 and Birmingham International airport. With frequent travellers and digital nomads visiting its coworking spaces, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your network when you travel.

The Birmingham NEC Airport centre also offers plenty of break-out rooms, which is ideal for brainstorming sessions. Better yet, this location often hosts networking events and growth seminars, providing scope to connect and collaborate with communities from around the world. 

This centre also offers on-site amenities as well as other notable features like:

• 51 private offices
• 20 coworking spaces
• 4 meeting rooms
• Disabled facilities
• Access to major transport links
• On-site lunch restaurant
• Sandwich and coffee bar
• Prime airport location
• Break-out areas

Information about Birmingham NEC Airport

• Location: 4200 Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YN
• Opening hours: 24-hour access for members, 08:30 - 18:00 for non-members
• Pricing: Coworking starts from £179 per person per month.
• Closest transport: Waterside Centre bus stop (one minute walk), Blackfirs Lane bus stop (five minute walk), and the M40 Motorway

 

Find your perfect coworking space in Birmingham with Regus

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