Content shoots and creator events

A Manchester Café Set for Your Content

Shoot social content in a bright café on Oldham Street, with three large windows, a working counter and a basement for your kit. The café can be closed to the public for your shoot.

Creators, brands and agencies have filmed here, including a 30-creator shoot for Pepsi MAX and Brother.

Our social and email channels reach 150,000+ followers and 40,000 email subscribers.

What you get

  • Three very large windows onto Oldham Street
  • Working café counter and kitchen
  • Basement for kit and storage
  • Outside seating for 40 for shots from the street
  • Fast WiFi, free to hirers, for uploads
  • Exclusive hire, closed to the public
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What makes BLACK MILK unique

Perfect Location

88 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LF

Perfect Location

High footfall location at the heart of Manchester's trendiest area.

Friendly Team

Friendly Team

Well-trained staff and an event manager available for your event.

Large Social Following

Large Social Following

and email data base to amplify your marketing

Well Known Destination

Well Known Destination

Along side our popular cafe, we have hosted some of the worlds biggest brands

Shoot Details

  • Light and Windows

    Three very large windows on the corner of Oldham Street. Dress them with vinyl or lighting to suit the shoot.

  • Set and Props

    Dress the interior as you need, as long as the café is returned to how you found it.

  • Audience

    Our social channels reach 150,000+ followers, and our email list has 40,000 subscribers.

  • Hours

    Events run 9am to 1am, with drinks served until 12:30am. Access for set-up, deliveries and strike is 24 hours, with noisy work kept within council regulations.

  • Power and WiFi

    Single-phase power for most needs. Fast WiFi, free to hirers, for uploads.

  • Getting Here

    88 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1LF. Park beside the café on Houldsworth Street to unload.

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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.

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Content shoot FAQs

Can creators film here?

Yes. Creators, brands and agencies have filmed here, including a 30-creator shoot for Pepsi MAX and Brother.

Can we dress the set?

Yes, as long as nothing is permanent and the café is returned to how you found it.

Can we shoot outside?

Yes. There is seating for 40 outside at the front and side of the café.

How big is your audience?

150,000+ social media followers and 40,000 email subscribers.

Is the hire exclusive?

Yes, the café closes to the public for your shoot.

How much does it cost?

Every shoot is different, so we quote per booking. Tell us the dates, the crew size and what you are making, and we will come back with availability and a price.