Bishopsgate Office Space

Office space in Bishopsgate is a prime example of workspace in a City of London location where the ancient meets the modern world.

The area is named after one of the eastern gates in London’s former defensive wall, which is attributed to the 7th-century Bishop of London, Earconwald. Built by the Romans, the gate stood at the entrance of Ermine Street (now the A10), which ran from Londinium to Lincoln (Lindum) and York (Eboracum).

The gate was rebuilt several times following battles but was permanently demolished in 1760. Today, the former gate’s location is marked by a stone bishop’s mitre fixed upon a building near Bishopsgate’s junction with Wormwood Street, facing the Heron Tower skyscraper, which was completed in 2011.

Situated within the City’s EC2 district, the vicinity is a significant part of the Square Mile’s modern economy. The commercial property press rarely goes a week without mentioning its towering office buildings and their activity.

The vicinity includes the Broadgate Estate, home of iconic buildings such as The Broadgate Tower and the notable 5 Broadgate, home to the British headquarters of Swiss bank UBS, and referred to as a ‘groundscraper’ as its 700,000 square feet of BREEAM excellent office space is contained within a building that is just 13 storeys tall.

It is also home to Old Broad Street, the location of Tower 42, which was also known as the NatWest Tower. Built as the bank’s international headquarters, it was the UK’s tallest building when it was completed in 1980.

High-profile occupiers choose Bishopsgate as it offers best-in-class office space in the City of London. Technology giants and key players in the banking, finance, legal, recruitment, commercial property, and other sectors chose to rent office space within its iconic buildings.

The prime office buildings are amenity-rich, design-led, wellness-focused, and equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. They include 8 Bishopsgate, 15 Bishopsgate, 99 Bishopsgate, 100 Bishopsgate, 155 Bishopsgate, 280 Bishopsgate, and 288 Bishopsgate, which also offers ultra-high-end flexible workspace solutions.

Some towers are so iconic that they have acquired multiple monikers, such as 110 Bishopsgate, which is also known as the Salesforce Tower, and the aforementioned Heron Tower.

22 Bishopsgate, completed in 2020, has also been known as The Pinnacle, TwentyTwo, and 22B. It is London’s second tallest building, at 278 metres (912 feet) after The Shard.

Chosen by institutions and prestigious organisations, the office space on Bishopsgate offers first-class business accommodations with 5-star amenities in a highly sought-after location.

In addition to conventionally leased office space for rent, Bishopsgate and the surrounding areas offer a growing range of flexible office space and workspace solutions that combine agility and efficiency.

Private serviced office suites and larger pre-fitted managed offices and floors are available. These options are ready-furnished and provide ‘plug and play’ solutions managed on the occupier’s behalf.

The fully furnished serviced office spaces offer ready-to-go office suites with access to premium communal facilities. Managed offices provide a higher level of customisation. These are pre-fitted spaces, although the fit-out can be bespoke. Managed office suites and floors can include private reception areas, meeting rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. The service package on managed offices can also be tailored to suit the occupying client.

Serviced and managed offices are paid for through a once-monthly all-inclusive rent that covers items such as utilities, cleaning, reception services, enterprise-grade internet services, and other overheads that would be typically paid for and managed separately if renting an office in Bishopsgate via a conventional office lease.

As these office spaces are let by licence, occupying clients have the freedom to efficiently modify their footprint by downsizing or upsizing in accordance with changing business requirements.

The prime office buildings are designed and managed in an ESG-considered way, appealing to those looking for space that suits their sustainable credentials while offering a wide range of amenities.

Amenities include quiet zones, focus booths, and, in many cases, gyms, cafés, and outdoor areas such as terraces and roof gardens.

These complement the conveniences offered by the Bishopsgate locale, which also blends the best of old and new.

To the northern end of Bishopsgate is the 350-year-old Spitalfields Market, with offerings from small producers, local creatives, independent retailers, and a few well-known brands; at No. 230 is the Bishopsgate Institute, a cultural venue since 1895 offering a full events programme.

There are viewing galleries at some of the modern skyscrapers on Bishopsgate, including  The Lookout, which is 8 Bishopsgate’s on the 50th floor, and Horizon 22, which is London’s highest free viewing platform on the 58th floor of 22 Bishopsgate.

There are also bars and restaurants within the modern office towers which offer stunning 360-degree views of the City, such as Duck and Waffle on the 40th floor of 110 Bishopsgate and Gordon Ramsey’s Lucky Cat on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate.

Many premium office buildings offer end-of-trip amenities such as bicycle storage, showers, and changing facilities for those who wish to use their own steam to commute to the office.

However, the area also offers excellent public transportation links due to its proximity to Aldgate, Bank, Liverpool Street, Monument, and Moorgate stations.