Newcastle’s top cocktail bar to launch new tableside experience

Newcastle’s popular cocktail bar, Mother Mercy have launched a brand-new edition of their “Twist and Fate” tableside experience.

The acclaimed and award-winning bar, which has locations across Newcastle, has launched “Twist and Fate: Magic and Mystery” at its Cloth Market venue, providing guests with a magical experience where “fate” decides their cocktail.

The exciting tableslide experience, which is said to be a “game-changer” for cocktail enthusiasts, will see a bespoke roulette wheel with a mystic hands centrepiece cradling a crystal ball which will reveal your cocktail choice’s destiny.

“Twist of Fate” was originally launched at Mother Mercy in 2020, with the iconic gum ball machine deciding your cocktail.

Now, the popular experience has been given a magical revamp, perfect for those undecided on their cocktail of choice or for those looking for a mysterious surprise.

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The cocktails available are also inspired by magical and mystical stories from around the world. 

The cocktails available on Mother Mercy’s Twist of Fate menu include:

Voodoo Zombie

Enchanted Fizz

Drink Me!

Monkey Paw Sour

Lions Mane

Mirror Mirror

Luke Riley, Mother Mercy's Bar Development Manager, said: "The Twist of Fate 'Magic and Mystery' edition allowed me to delve into the mysterious and magical stories from around the world and infuse these narratives into our cocktail menu in a creative and unique way. 

“Each drink tells a story, taking our guests on a journey beyond the glass. It's about creating an experience that lingers in the memory long after the last sip."

Luke Riley has recently been shortlisted for the prestigious Diego World Class GB Bartender of the Year 2024.