Top 9 Coworking Spaces in Birmingham For 2025

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Hybrid and remote working continues to be the new normal in 2025. Sole traders, entrepreneurs and SMEs need to remain flexible, and in an uncertain economy, shy away from restrictive lease agreements. The answer: coworking spaces.

The good news is that it’s a great time to be looking for coworking space in Birmingham, and not just because it can be cheaper than finding coworking space in London. From an industrial powerhouse to a tech-based space to a budget creative studio, here’s where you should be setting up shop in the Venice of the North.

Best Birmingham coworking spaces at a glance:

*Featured Provider* Regus: best for prime locations
Innovation Birmingham: best for tech companies
The Transfer (at The Old Print Works): best for keeping your costs down
Custard Factory: best for creative talent
Alpha Works: best for impressing your client list
Grosvenor House: best for virtual offices
Moseley Exchange: best for affordable basics
Jericho Workspace: best for training and development on a budget
Melting Pot: best for businesses making artisanal products

But where do you start? To make life easy, we’ve ranked the top nine coworking offices in Birmingham. We based this on the most important factors to our readers, including location, environment, costs, and networking opportunities.

💡Key takeaways

Consider what your specific needs are: if you have a larger team think about renting a private space, but if you’re just passing through town look at options that do day passes.
Regus is the best option for location flexibility, thanks to its 10 convenient office spaces across Birmingham.
Coworking is an attractive prospect because it can be cost-effective, so don’t get tempted by fancy bells and whistles if it means stretching your budget.
Moseley Exchange is the best value for money, with a dedicated desk for just £132 per month.

1. Innovation Birmingham: best for tech companies

Location: Birmingham’s Knowledge Quarter

Brum might be The City of a Thousand Trades, but Innovation Birmingham Campus is its most vibrant tech community. Buzzing with some of the UK’s brightest tech minds and a high quality office space, the campus is perfect for companies based in fintech, cyber security, AR, VR, blockchain, sports tech, edtech, and more.

Innovation Birmingham stands out thanks to its clean, white glossy walls and huge glass windows, giving you lots of natural light to encourage focus and productivity. It’s only an 18-minute walk from Birmingham New Street train station, and a 15-minute walk from the city centre’s shops, bars and restaurants.

What do I get at Innovation Birmingham?

At Innovation Birmingham you’ll get to network with a growing community of over 120 start-ups and entrepreneurs. You’ll also gain access to networking opportunities with both Birmingham City and Aston Universities.

On top of this, you’ll also get:

Health and wellbeing programmes and 200+ events per year
On-site gym
Access to the recently launched tech lounge
In-house kitchen and bar
On-site car parking and electric vehicle charging
Showers, lockers and cycle store

How much does Innovation Birmingham membership cost?

Just be aware, there are no hybrid solutions available for tenants, which could be an issue if you have remote workers in your team, or employees who are not planning to use the office every day.

For £40 a month, the virtual membership will put 140 free events and business resources at your fingertips. You can also get complimentary day passes upon request.

	Hot Desk	Meeting Rooms
Pricing	£150 per month	£25 per hour (2-14 people)

Looking for affordable coworking space outside of Birmingham?

If you’re looking to keep costs as low as possible, you can check out our guide to free coworking space in London.

2. Regus: best for prime locations

Location: 10 locations across Birmingham

Thanks to Regus’s vast global network, we can recommend it to sole traders who do business across more than one major city – for example, if you’d benefit from having coworking space in Manchester and Birmingham.

Regus’ flagship Birmingham office is located just five minutes away from Birmingham New Street station near Victoria Square. But, despite essentially being based on Birmingham’s main street, tinted windows mean Regus still offers offer peace, quiet and convenience.

What do I get at Regus?

Regus membership comes with access to your very own workspace with admin support. You can even use the Regus app to find and book your office space with ease. For business lounge users on the cheapest Regus plan, there is also:

Superfast WiFi, printer, and photocopier usage
A choice of conference rooms
Designated desks
Kitchen areas to use
Private and team-based office options
Business support enabled through networking events

How much does Regus membership cost?

Regus allows SMEs to purchase hybrid coworking plans for either ten or five days of shared office working per month, as well as plans that allow unlimited time at Regus spaces. So there’s good flexibility, and it’s good for saving through a hybrid model.

There’s also a more expensive set of tiers, the “Office” plans, which get you everything included in the coworking plans, along with your own private office.

	Coworking	Office
Price per person (Unlimited use)	£299 per month	£509 per month
Price per person (10 days per month)	£195 per month	£329 per month
Price per person (5 days per month)	£139 per month	£195 per month

3. The Transfer (at The Old Print Works): best for keeping your costs down

Location: Balsall Heath

The Transfer is a quirky, low-cost space that’s great for creatives and business startups on tight budgets. It has over 40 studios available for designers, as well as four communal areas for exhibitions and events. Just note, Birmingham New Street station is a 35-minute walk away, which is slightly further out than more central spaces like Innovation Birmingham.

Set in an authentic old heritage building from the Edwardian period, it has comfy velvet chairs and cosy alcoves which make it a quiet, intimate workspace that hosts a like-minded community of creative types. There is also a communal café selling vegetarian and vegan food.

What do I get at The Transfer?

In addition to spending time at the site’s coworking space, you can join The Old Print Works’ music nights, theatre, and workshops. Other perks include:

Superfast internet
Free tea, coffee, and biscuits
Printer
Private meeting rooms for hire
Shared lunch on Wednesdays, when members each contribute a dish for a giant community feast

How much does The Transfer membership cost?

Standard full-time membership at The Transfer costs just £75 per month, which is a great deal for new startups that need to keep their overheads down.

Special offers are also available to those who travel in sustainably (ie. by walking or cycling) and for those who live in the nearby B12 postcode.

Deals and discounts are available for new starters. Curious business owners can choose a free one-day trial before purchasing, or spend just £5 for their first week. This is also an attractive option if you’re just in the city short-term, and need a quiet place to get some work done.

Time in office	One day per month	One day per week	One week of coworking (five consecutive days)	Full-time monthly membership	Dedicated desk + storage
Pricing	£8	£25 per month	£25 per month	£75 per month	£100 per month

How much should I spend on coworking space?

One of the biggest benefits of coworking is just how much money it can save you when compared to a full-time office lease. Read our guide to learn more about how much coworking costs, so you can be sure you’re getting the best value for money.

4. Custard Factory: best for creative talent

Location: Digbeth

Custard Factory is the beating heart of Birmingham’s digital community, and the space is especially good for creatives, online retailers and anyone who’s keen to host events outside London. Set in the newly-renovated riverside factories, this trendy location is currently home to innovative startups, as well as household names like Asos and The King’s Trust.

Huge ceiling-to-floor windows make this a light and airy space, while cleverly-placed bookshelves divide the room up to ensure privacy if needed. Transport is one of the biggest bonuses to working at Custard Factory as the site is located directly between Birmingham Moor Street and Bordesley train stations.

What do I get at Custard Factory?

Along with joining a growing community of over 500 businesses, you’ll also benefit from:

Regular calendar of corporate events, as well as festivals and gigs
Dedicated on-site management team
Concierge front of house
Conference room
Meeting spaces
Shower facilities
Bike storage
Event space discounts
Host of recreational facilities (including a cinema)

How much does Custard Factory membership cost?

Custard Factory does not share its prices publicly, which makes it the least transparent provider in this list in terms of pricing. However, it does mean you’ll be able to get a bespoke quote that could be tailored towards your needs (short or long term).

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5. Alpha Works: best for impressing your client list

Location: Suffolk Street Queensway

Alpha Works is a grander coworking option compared to the likes of The Transfer, and is best for businesses with high-flyer clients who need to appear professional. For example, PR agencies. Located just an eight-minute walk away from New Street Station, Alpha Works is also one of the most central in our list – excellent for hosting partners and/or collaborators.

Alpha Works has received consistently glowing online feedback from actual users thanks to its impressive panoramic views of the city, warm environment, and helpful staff. One small issue with Alpha Works’ central location though: the nearby skyscrapers block out a lot of light.

What do I get at Alpha Works?

All membership comes with access to all of Alpha Works’ services and facilities. These include:

Alpha Works’ independent coffee shop
Three fully-equipped kitchens with free tea and coffee
24/7 access
Superfast broadband
Shower and changing facilities
Secure cycle storage
Photocopier/printer access
Onsite gym, spin and yoga studio

How much does Alpha Works membership cost?

Alphaworks has two packages available for coworking. Both hotdesk membership options are fairly-priced. Alpha Works doesn’t explicitly state what the difference between these two packages are on the site, but our own research indicates that the “Mini Pass” will get you 10 hotdesking days a month.

For private office space, the costs are considerably higher. That said, each member of your team will get a spacious desk, a chair, and two credits per month for use in Alpha Works’ meeting rooms.

	Mini Pass	Unlimited Pass	Private Office Space
Pricing	£105 per month	£195 per month	From £400 per month

6. Grosvenor House: best for virtual offices

Location: St. Paul’s square

Grosvenor House’s virtual office packages are unparalleled and very affordable for SME budgets. It does also provide coworking options for the seasoned entrepreneur, however this is not the most affordable option if you’re just after a cheap hotdesk.

We recommend Grosvenor House to startups that need a professional business address without having to commit to a long-term serviced office contract. It’s just a 14-minute walk away from Birmingham New Street station, and located near the world-famous, trendy Birmingham jewellery quarter.

What do I get at Grosvenor House?

All Grosvenor House’s coworking packages include:

Superfast broadband
Secure storage
Printing and scanning
Unlimited refreshments
Bookable meeting rooms
Exclusive kitchenette

Members can also request the Premium Business Package for their virtual office. With this, you’ll get:

Registered office address (to use on business cards, email signatures, etc.)
Mail forwarding and handling
Professional call handling and call forwarding

How much does coworking at Grosvenor House cost?

Grosvenor House has a wide variety of serviced office packages, giving you plenty of flexibility.

None of the plans cater particularly well for hybrid teams though. There’s a daily option for hotdesking, but at £30 +VAT per day it’s not cheap. With Grosvenor House, our view is that the longer your contract is, the more value-for-money it provides.

Coworking pricing:

	Daily hotdesking	Coworking by day or month	Coworking subscriptions	Coworking packages
Pricing	From £30 + VAT per day	From £7.50 + VAT per day	From £6.50 + VAT per day	From £350 + VAT

Virtual office pricing:

	Registered office	Mail forwarding and handling	Call handling	Premium business package
Pricing	£25 + VAT per month	£45 + VAT per month	From £65 + VAT per month	£99 + VAT per month

7. Moseley Exchange: best for affordable basics

Location: Moseley Village

The Moseley Exchange is a popular coworking space in Birmingham for solopreneurs who want the basics done well without breaking the bank. Its offices have more of a living room setting than an office, making it a good general space to work in and connect with other, like-minded entrepreneurs.

Moseley Exchange is probably better-suited to those working remotely, as you won’t be able to travel to other parts of Birmingham as easily as providers like Regus (although New Street train station is approximately 15 minutes away by public transport).

What do I get at Moseley Exchange?

As well as support from the friendly staff, you’ll also benefit from:

Registered postal address (complete with mail holding and forwarding)
Secure lockers
Two private pods for calls
Communal kitchen with free tea and coffee

How much does Moseley Exchange membership cost?

The Moseley Exchange was founded upon the idea of affordable coworking spaces and it has one of the cheapest monthly membership plans on the list at just £132 per month.

	Drop-In	Regular	Max
Pricing	£42 per month	£72 per month	£132 per month
Time limit	16 hrs per month in coworking space	40 hrs per month in coworking space	Unlimited hrs per month in coworking space
Meeting room usage	20% discount on meeting rooms	Four hours use of meeting rooms per month	Eight hours use of meeting rooms per month

Discounts are available for students, seniors, and those that pay their entire annual membership fee upfront.

8. Jericho Workspace: best for training and development on a budget

Location: Balsall Heath

Part of the Jericho Foundation, Jericho Workspace is a training venue as well as a coworking space, so we recommend Jericho to inexperienced entrepreneurs who need to develop their business skills. It runs regular training events and courses to develop professional skills and knowledge, including First Aid for Mental Health, Modern Slavery, and lots more.

Located near to The Transfer in Balsall Heath, it’s a 30-minute walk away from the city centre. Though, as a work environment, the coworking spaces aren’t as modern or slick as other providers, such as Regus, as there’s not as much natural light and the decor is kept to a minimum.

What do I get at Jericho Workspace?

Jericho Workspace is affordable, but more barebones than its competitors. However, all plans come with:

Bi-monthly lunch events for community members
Reception services
Mail management

At an extra cost Jericho Workspace can provide:

Admin support
Phone call handling
Stationery and printing
Catering

How much does coworking at Jericho Workspace cost?

The Jericho Foundation offers seven membership plans at each of its coworking sites, catering for both hybrid and full-time workers.

Just note that these plans are not as transparent as they could be, as it is not immediately obvious how much time each option allows you to spend in the Workspace. Still, a permanent full-time desk-space in Jericho is considerably cheaper than most competitors.

Plan	Pricing
Acquaintance	£10 per month
Friend	£20 per month
Drop-In	£30 per month
Regular	£60 per month
Full-timer	£90 per month
Permanent full-timer	£150 per month
Permanent full-time team (min 2)	£135 per person, per month

9. Melting Pot: best for businesses making artisanal products

Location: Digbeth

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s creative quarter, Melting Pot caters for all types of business. It’s most ideal for those making bespoke or artisanal products, however, due to its focus on studio space and workshops. Surprisingly, all of this is located just a nine-minute walk away from the city centre and its many bars, cafés, and restaurants.

Part workspace, part social-enterprise, Melting Pot is full of character. Inside is a jumble of bookshelves, rugs, and plant pots, all surrounded by a brick-wall facade. Members can work in private booths, or work alongside each other at spacious desks. If they fancy a shot of inspiration, they can also visit the art gallery in the lobby.

What do I get at Melting Pot?

Melting Pot gives artists and makers peace of mind that their creations will be safe, with added security including CCTV monitoring and lockable storage. On top of this, there is also a kitchen area and superfast internet.

How much does coworking at Melting Pot cost?

Hybrid users can make use of the hotdesking solution to avoid being tied into a short-term contract. However, be aware that if you’re planning to use the office for three weeks or more, a dedicated desk option works out cheaper.

	Hot Desk	Single Desk	Workshop + Studio	Meeting Room
Pricing	£10 per day	£150 per month	£250 per month	£150 per day

Why do small businesses need a coworking space?

After more than two decades as one of the UK’s leading resources for small business owners, we know that coworking offices are a particularly smart decision for SMEs. Here are five reasons why:

Reduce overheads: coworking is cheaper than leasing traditional office space as it avoids associated rental costs and business rates.
Flexibility: 2025 has been a tumultuous year for startups, with a threat of tax rises yet to come. Being on a shorter contract can alleviate some stress, should you run into financial difficulty.
Professionalism: having access to some form of office can be invaluable when trying to look more professional to customers and clients (even if you’re just on a day pass… but they don’t need to know that).
Work/life balance: coworking space is where you deal with the business, and you can return home each day and relax without seeing reminders of work everywhere you look.

Want to find out more about the perks of flexible office space?

Read our full guide to coworking to find out more about the benefits a serviced office can bring to small businesses.

What to look for in a coworking space in 2025

So now you know why you need to upgrade from the kitchen table to a fully fledged coworking space, but here’s what you need to keep an eye out for:

Inspiring surroundings

Cafés might be the new offices, but consider the benefits of upgrading. Your surrounding work environment impacts your mood, drive, mental health and performance. Make sure you’re choosing a positive working environment that you’ll actually enjoy turning up to.

Location, location, location

An absolutely key consideration for small businesses. If a company’s office is based miles away from its clients – or it’s a pain for its employees to get to – this will be detrimental to business growth and scale-up.

Rent that won’t break the bank

It’s more than likely that you’re choosing a coworking space as a way to cut down on overheads. So while it’s tempting to be drawn in by bells and whistles, it’s important to avoid potentially wasting hundreds of pounds a year when you could find a space that does the job for less.

All of the information in this article is correct as of July 2025.

Jump back into any of our reviews:

1. Innovation Birmingham
2. Regus
3. The Transfer (at The Old Print Works)
4. Custard Factory
5. Alpha Works
6. Grosvenor House
7. Moseley Exchange
8. Jericho Workspace
9. Melting Pot
Why do small businesses need a coworking space?
What to look for in a coworking space in 2025

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