Brand activations
A Brand Activation Venue in Manchester
Activate your brand in a popular café on one of Manchester's busiest streets. Build your own experience in the room, or run it from the café with our team.
Three large windows onto Oldham Street give your campaign a visible home from the pavement.
McDonald's, Pepsi MAX, Kellogg's, Bacardi and Man City x PUMA have all activated here.
What you get
- Dry hire for your own build, or café hire with our team
- Three very large windows for vinyl and lighting
- Exclusive hire, closed to the public
- Your team or ours on the day
- Seats 40 inside, 20 boardroom style
- Reach of 150,000+ followers and 40,000 email subscribers
What makes BLACK MILK unique
88 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LF
Perfect Location
High footfall location at the heart of Manchester's trendiest area.
Friendly Team
Well-trained staff and an event manager available for your event.
Well Known Destination
Along side our popular cafe, we have hosted some of the worlds biggest brands
Activation Details
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Choose Your Format
Dry hire for a bespoke build in the empty room, or café hire to run the café as your activation.
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Window Branding
Three large windows and a glass door take vinyl and lighting. Front sign and side signs can be wrapped.
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Audience
150,000+ social media followers and 40,000 email subscribers.
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Staffing
Bring your own team, or use our trained staff with an event manager on site.
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Hours and Access
Events run 9am to 1am, with drinks served until 12:30am. Access for build, strike and deliveries is 24 hours, with noisy work kept within council regulations.
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Getting Here
88 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1LF.
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Venue Hire
Talk to us about your event
Tell us what you have in mind and we will get back to you with availability and a price.
Send an enquiry
Brand activation FAQs
Can we build our own set?
Yes. Choose dry hire for a bespoke build in the empty room.
Can we run the café as our activation?
Yes. Café hire lets you run the working café with your team or ours.
Can we dress the windows?
Yes, as long as nothing is permanent and the café is returned to how you found it.
Who has activated here?
McDonald's, Pepsi MAX, Kellogg's, Bacardi and Man City x PUMA have all activated here. Read the case studies on the venue hire page.
How long can we hire for?
From one hour to a full week, any day of the year.
How much does it cost?
Every activation is different, so we quote per booking. Tell us the dates, the format and the audience you want to reach, and we will come back with availability and a price.