North East business Mother Mercy has launched its fifth venue on Silver Street in the heart of Durham City.
Mother Mercy has been included in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars twice, while bar manager James Brown was recently named among the World Class GB Top 100 Bartenders and shortlisted for the Top 50 Cocktail Bars Rising Star Award.
The Durham opening marks the latest chapter for the North East business, which began with a single cocktail bar on Cloth Market in Newcastle and has grown while remaining fiercely independent.
Guests can expect Mother Mercy favourites including the East 8 Hold Up, Hot Honey Margarita and Mirrorball Spritz in Durham – alongside seasonal specials, classics, alcohol-free options, and Guinness and lager on tap.
In the coming months, the Mother Mercy Durham team will also introduce cocktail masterclasses.
Neil Donachie, co-founder of Mother Mercy, said: “Opening in Durham feels incredibly special because it’s where I grew up and somewhere I’ve always hoped to bring Mother Mercy.
“We’d been looking for the right opportunity in the city for some time and were determined to wait until we found a space that felt right for the brand. When this building became available, we knew immediately it had the character and personality we were looking for.
“The building itself played a huge part in that. During the refurbishment, we uncovered original tiles and features that had been hidden away for years, and preserving those details became really important to us. We wanted to create a venue that feels rooted in its surroundings and respects the history and character of the space. We worked with AND+ Studios again to bring some of the design details people recognise from Mother Mercy into a space that still feels unique to Durham.
“What I love most is that it already feels like it belongs here. It’s intimate without feeling exclusive, relaxed without losing a sense of occasion, and somewhere you can settle in for the evening rather than rush through a drink.”
