The Hive, Manchester
Office
Ready to fit
From 1,761 to 4,230 sq ft available
Description
The Hive is a unique Grade A office building in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter.
The Hive has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, celebrating its distinctive architectural design while adding state of the art amenities and enhancing environmental performance.
Upon arrival, occupiers and visitors are welcomed by two stylish receptions, alongside extensive new cycle storage and changing facilities. The building’s lobbies, communal WCs, and office suites have also been meticulously refurbished to the highest standards.
Available now are two ready-to-fit offices on the fifth floor, sized at 1,761 sq ft and 4,230 sq ft.
Key features
- A ground-floor arcade offers a selection of popular restaurants, cafes and amenities for building occupiers and visitors to enjoy
- Facilities include sustainable bicycle storage, electric bike charging stations and a cycle repair station
- There are 56 lockers, a dedicated drying room, a vanity area with hairdryers and an iron, and six showers including an accessible facility and WC.
Location
51 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FN
The Hive is situated in the heart of Manchester's thriving Northern Quarter, which is known for its independent shops, cafes, bars, clubs, art galleries and restaurants.
Transport links
By train
The Hive is a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Station and five minutes from the Metrolink.
By air
Manchester Airport is just 22 minutes by car and 30 minutes by train from The Hive.
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Sustainability at The Hive
The Hive is one of Manchester’s greenest and most energy-efficient buildings.
It has earned an EPC A rating for its refurbished office suites and received the prestigious BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating—an industry benchmark for efficiency, building design, management, and sustainability.
The building’s impressive green credentials are supported by several sustainable features, including:
- Energy procured from renewable sources
- Promotion of sustainable transport with a spacious, secure internal bike storage area, along with showers and a drying room, all included in the refurbishment
- Water-saving measures including self-closing taps, leak detection systems, and low-flow fixtures
- Energy-efficient utilities, including Wessex modular condensing boilers—the latest technology in heating
- A smart lighting system with intelligent zone control, presence detection, and daylight dimming to reduce energy consumption
- A natural ventilation system that prioritises sustainability by enabling zero-energy cooling
- Comprehensive recycling and environmental management facilities, certified with a ‘Gold Badge’.
Make an enquiry
Book a tour or make an enquiry by contacting one of our agents:
Edwards – Ed Keany: +44 7734 229 202 - ekeany@edwardsprop.com
OBI – Andrew Cowell: +44 7584 990 976 - acowell@obiproperty.co.uk
Savills – Dan Barnes: +447870 186 410 - dbarnes@savills.com
Learn more
Visit The Hive website.