Mother Mercy's Finest Afternoon Tea Swaps Sandwiches for Cocktails and Cake at Fenwick

Afternoon Tea is not all about scones and sandwiches. In Mother Mercy’s case, it can also be a delightful celebration of cocktails and cakes.

The highly acclaimed and award-winning UK ‘Top 50 cocktail bar’, Mother Mercy, has reinterpreted the traditional afternoon tea experience. Gone are the tiny finger sandwiches and scones, replaced with elegant cakes paired with creative cocktails.

Located on the ground floor of Fenwick Newcastle, Mother Mercy continues to set the bar high with its renowned 'Cocktails & Cake’ Afternoon Tea. The experience focuses on indulging in the finest ingredients and savouring the most exceptional cocktails whilst presenting a creative twist on ‘traditional’ afternoon tea. The menu is inspired by tea and punch and celebrates exquisite presentation and delightful flavours with the cocktails served in teapots.

Priced at £50 for two people to share over 90 minutes, the experience makes for an elegant and delightful treat, perfect for complementing a busy day of shopping.

Neil Donnachie, Co-founder of Mother Mercy, told us, “Our Mother Mercy at Fenwick has quickly become a favourite among both locals and visitors seeking a distinctive way to experience our cocktails. We’ve reimagined the traditional afternoon tea with a sophisticated twist, offering an elegant setting where guests can savour our unique cocktails and delightful cakes. It’s a perfect blend of indulgence and refinement that enhances any day, whether you’re enjoying a shopping trip or celebrating a special occasion."

Menu:

Carefully crafted by Mother Mercy's award-winning mixologists and Mason + Rye's pastry chefs, the menu comprises decadent treats and premium cocktails that embrace the theme of tea and punch with prosecco on the side.

The choice of free-flowing teapots includes:

• Caribbean Punch Havana Club 3yo, almond, Angostura, roasted pineapple.
• Raspberry & Rose Punch: Hepple gin, raspberry, peach, rose
• Sunburnt Punch: Absolut vodka, strawberry, Champagne cordial, coconut
  

The cakes include:
(Select two of each of the following from Fenwick's delectable patisserie)

• Candy Floss Macaron: Traditional almond & meringue-based French macaron with a filling of candy-floss-flavoured crémeux.
• Winter Berry Mousse: A winter berry compote encased in a white chocolate & vanilla bavarois. Coated with a sweet glaze and topped with a white chocolate flower.
• Hazelnut, Chocolate & Salted Caramel Finger: Layers of light hazelnut sponge with Madagascan vanilla sandwiched between salted caramel sauce. Coated in a glaze with nibbed hazelnuts and topped with a chocolate mousse.
• Red Velvet Cupcake: Crimson sponge filled with strawberry jam, topped with ermine buttercream with decorative edible pearls.

Mother Mercy’s Afternoon Tea is available Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 3:30pm and Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm and charged at £25 per person, with a minimum of 2 people required to share.

The special menu must be pre-booked at least 24 hours in advance. So next time you fancy an afternoon tea, why not treat yourself to a cocktail and cake instead? Book your table and enjoy an Afternoon Tea with a twist.