Oldham has recently been highlighted as the most difficult place in the UK to start a new business. In 2022 Billingtons Oldham opened its doors as a cafe, coffee lounge, bar, entertainment and live music venue. This former dance school has been in the heart of Oldham for a century, but despite a multi-million pound renovation, it faces its biggest challenge in a town where the night life has gone from legendary to limited. This is the real time story of how we plan to bring some soul back to this Lancashire town centre and a cherished old building.
