It’s had huge success in Newcastle and received local and national acclaim and now must visit cocktail bar Mother Mercy has announced another venue on the outskirts of the city, in premises that used to be a vape shop.
Since its inception at the end of 2019, just months before Covid hit, Mother Mercy has been the place to go if you’re in the mood for some finely crafted tipples, with them soon establishing themselves as Tyneside’s masters of mixology, as its Bigg Market location, in the home of the former Cellar Bar, proved to be a real word of mouth success.
Mother Mercy’s popularity with drinkers in Newcastle city centre was cemented when it took home the accolade for Best Bar at ChronicleLive Newcastle Loves awards in 2022 and, more recently, it was given a place on a list the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars. And now it is Heaton’s turn to drink in Mother Mercy’s concoctions, with the booming business’ latest venture, seeing it expand to the busy Chillingham Road and transform what used to be Uptons Vapourium, having already opened in Fenwick and as Cafe Mercy on Grey Street.
Mother Mercy Heaton will offer an intimate cocktail experience, blending Mother Mercy’s signature style with neighbourhood charm, designed to complement Heaton’s dynamic community. Guests can expect a carefully curated cocktail menu featuring seasonal ingredients, innovative flavours, and a focus on exceptional quality. With around 40 covers, the new cocktail bar promises to be a welcoming destination.
The new bar’s stunning interior will seamlessly blend Heaton’s vibrant local personality with Mother Mercy’s signature style, which has been designed in collaboration with the talented team at AND+ Studios. The design features playful pops of colour, bespoke furniture, and warm wooden tones, reflecting Heaton’s creative community while staying true to Mother Mercy’s understated elegance. AND+ Studios has worked closely with the Mother Mercy team to create a space that is both functional and welcoming, highlighting their commitment to designing spaces with heart and purpose.
Commenting on the opening, co-founder Neil Donachie said: “This is a really exciting new chapter for us at Mother Mercy. We’ve always loved creating spaces where people can connect over incredible cocktails, and Heaton feels like the perfect place to serve our cocktails, while staying true to the essence of Mother Mercy. We’re looking forward to becoming part of the Heaton community and sharing our creativity with the neighbourhood.”