FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about suites, licences, virtual offices, events and booking a tour at The Groves.
About The Groves
What is The Groves?
The Groves is a managed office building in Bridge House on Ducie Street, Piccadilly Basin. It has 12 self-contained suites across the ground and lower ground floors, a coffee and wine bar run in-house, meeting rooms and event space.
Who is The Groves for?
We are bringing together professional firms that introduce work to each other, such as architects, designers, agents, surveyors, lawyers, lenders and advisory firms, one business per suite. The idea is that the businesses in the building win more work because they are here, through introductions and work referred between occupiers.
Where is it?
Unit 1, Bridge House, 26 Ducie Street, Piccadilly Basin, Manchester M1 2DQ. Manchester Piccadilly station is a short walk away.
When does it open?
The fit-out is underway and practical completion is targeted for Q1 2027. We are taking enquiries now, and early enquirers get first choice of suite.
Is the building sustainable?
Bridge House is an EPC A-rated building and we are aiming for B Corp status. We are also fitting out with refurbished office equipment rather than buying new, cutting the carbon footprint of the fit-out.
Suites and licences
How many suites and desks are there?
There are 12 self-contained suites with 106 desks in total. Each suite is let to one business. The schedule of suites on our Suites page shows the size and desk count of each one.
What is included in the licence?
One monthly fee covers rent, service charge, business rates, utilities, wifi and cleaning, plus 5 hours of meeting and boardroom access, 24/7 access, a registered business address with mail handled, a kitchen with free tea, coffee and milk, bike storage and showers, and our monthly social and business events.
How long are the licences?
Suites are let on all-inclusive licences of 12 to 24 months, with 3 months' notice. The full terms are set out in each licence agreement.
Can I access my suite at any time?
Yes. Occupiers have 24/7 access.
Can I use The Groves as my registered business address?
Yes. A registered business address with mail handled is included for occupiers.
How much does a suite cost?
Pricing depends on the suite and the term. Please get in touch at hello@thegroves-mcr.co.uk and we will talk you through the options.
Virtual offices
Do you offer virtual offices?
Yes. If you are not ready for a suite yet, a virtual office gives your business a Groves address, with mail handled for you, and you can book our meeting rooms and boardroom.
Events and meeting rooms
Are meeting rooms included?
Every licence includes 5 hours of meeting and boardroom access. The boardroom seats up to 12 and our two meeting rooms seat up to 6 each. Meeting rooms are for occupiers and virtual office members.
Do you run events?
Yes. We run social and business events every month, built around introductions between the businesses in the building.
Can I host my own event?
Each business gets free hire of the event space for its own monthly business event.
Is there somewhere to meet clients informally?
The ground-floor coffee and wine bar, run in-house, doubles as the building's reception and social space, so there is always somewhere good to meet a client or a new contact.
Visiting and tours
Can I book a tour?
Yes. Use the Book your tour form on our home page or email hello@thegroves-mcr.co.uk and we will arrange a time to show you around. Once we open, you are welcome to stay and work for the day after your tour.
Is The Groves dog friendly?
Yes. The Groves is dog friendly.
Is there storage?
Yes. Storage is available. Get in touch and we will talk you through it.
Is there bike storage?
Yes. There is bike storage and showers for anyone cycling or running in.
I have a question that is not answered here.
Please get in touch at hello@thegroves-mcr.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Still have a question?
Talk to us
Email hello@thegroves-mcr.co.uk or book a tour and we will show you around.
Book a tour