The front wall of the aptly-named IncuHive Space in Staple Gardens was first covered by a large group at around noon on Tuesday.
Staff were told to "sit tight" and wait for the bees to leave on their own, but chief operating officer, George Scott-Welsh told the Chronicle he had no problem with the swarm being there.
He said: "It's got people talking about us, and of course, we are bee-themed and sell ourselves as a 'hive' so I say it's good marketing.
"I just wish I could say I'd pay to bring the bees here, that would've scored me some brownie points!"
The city council told residents to keep their windows closed and not to disturb the swarm.
Watch manager Kev Robson said a fire crew helped a bee keeper remove the estimated 15,000-swarm for relocation in the countryside.
IncuHive have offices across Hampshire in Chandlers Ford, New Milton and Basingstoke.
The Winchester branch opened towards the end of last month, and offers a business incubation and co-working centre for local companies.
"When we opened we had a girl in a giant bee costume. I'm blaming her for attracting them, 100 per cent!" said George."
(Hampshire Chronicle, 16 May 2019)
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