Escape the Chaos at our Basement Cocktail Bar

Where it all began—the original, award-winning (Top 50) Mother Mercy Cocktail Bar.

Hidden away beneath the hustle of Newcastle’s Cloth Market, our basement bar is widely regarded as one of the best cocktail bars in Newcastle.

With hip-hop beats setting the mood every night, we serve expertly crafted cocktails right to your table. While we love spontaneous visits, we highly recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends and for bigger groups.

Opening hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 6pm - 12am
Thursday - Saturday: 4pm - 1am
Sunday: 4pm - 12am


Twist of Fate:
Magic & Mystery.

Introducing Twist of Fate at Mother Mercy—a cocktail experience with an unpredictable twist.

Spin the wheel and let fate decide which of our six spellbinding cocktails is destined for you. Each Twist of Fate cocktail is inspired by mysterious, magical tales from around the world, the choice isn’t yours—it’s in the hands of fate.

One spin is all it takes… dare you take the chance?


The Drinks.

Whether you love a classic cocktail or fancy trying something new, you’ll find something to tempt you from our carefully curated cocktail menu at Cloth Market, Newcastle.



As Featured in The Times.

Proudly recognised as one of the ‘Top 18 Cocktail Bars in the UK’ by The Times.


Find Us.

Bring the gang, enjoy a few of the best cocktails in Newcastle and have a mint time!

You can find us at:

44 Cloth Market
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 1EE

(Down the alley, right next to The Old George).

New drinks inspired by trends and the seasons…

A few of our favourite new additions:

Bramblehito –  A mash up of the mojito and bramble. We use our fantastic blackberry wine for extra depth of flavour.

Baked Appletini – McDonald’s apple pie in a glass.

Burnt Honey Old Fashioned – Nectar of the gods, caramelised for extra luxury. A rich evening sipper for the late hours.