Opening date for Durham's new Mother Mercy cocktail bar and how to get free drinks
The stylish cocktail bar is branching into Durham.
It’s already well-known for its Newcastle sites - now Mother Mercy is bringing its award-winning cocktails to Durham.
Doors will officially open to the new venue in Silver Street on Saturday, June 13.
More than 1,100 people have already joined the waiting list for the 55-cover bar ahead of opening, with over 300 entering a “golden ticket” ballot for the chance to be among the first guests through the doors at an exclusive preview evening on Friday, June 12.
The waiting list at https://www.mothermercy.co.uk/durham remains open, with everyone who signs up receiving a complimentary cocktail voucher to redeem after opening.
Mother Mercy has twice been recognised among the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars and had its own cabin within Sheepfolds Stables until last year.
The new Durham venue builds on branches in Newcastle’s Cloth Market, Heaton and Fenwick, alongside sister venue Café Mercy on Grey Street.
As well as indoor seating, the new bar has 16 outdoor seats overlooking one of Durham’s busiest city-centre streets.
The Durham venue will introduce a cocktail menu created specifically for the city, combining Mother Mercy favourites including the East 8 Hold Up, Hot Honey Margarita and Mirrorball Spritz alongside seasonal serves, refined classics and alcohol-free options.
Cocktail masterclass experiences will also be introduced in the weeks following launch, giving guests the chance to learn from the Mother Mercy team and explore the craft behind some of the bar’s most popular serves.
Co-Founder Neil Donachie said: “We’ve been looking for the right opportunity to bring Mother Mercy to Durham for some time.
“As someone who grew up in Durham, it’s particularly exciting and rewarding to be opening a venue in the city and bringing the brand home in many ways. Mother Mercy has always been about more than just great cocktails.
“We care deeply about the detail — the welcome, the atmosphere, the service, the music, the glassware, the ingredients, and the way people feel when they’re with us.
“Durham is a special city, and we wanted to create a bar that feels exciting, intimate, and genuinely memorable. Whether guests are joining us for one perfectly made cocktail or spending the whole evening with us, we want Mother Mercy Durham to feel like somewhere they’ll want to come back to again.”
Mother Mercy Durham opens on Saturday 13 June on Silver Street. No bookings are required and walk-ins are welcome.