Ferry View Soda Bar Takeover

Friday 21st - Monday 24th August

Big news for your weekend plans—our friends and local legends from Ferry View are stepping behind the counter at Mr Swainston’s for an exclusive Soda Bar takeover!

Get ready for an electric menu of sweet-shop-inspired iced lattes and vibrant speciality matchas, each crafted with nostalgic confectionery twists you won't find anywhere else. The Ferry View crew will be mixing, whisking, and pouring every drink fresh to order right before your eyes.

Whether you’re craving a rich, sweet-shop iced coffee kick or an ice-cold, creamy matcha refresher, this is your chance to taste the ultimate local collaboration. Pop in, grab a limited-edition cup, kick back in the outdoor seating, and see what happens when craft coffee masters meet classic sweet shop magic.

Don't miss out!

Ferry View

Born right beside the historic Mill Dam riverside, Ferry View began with a bold mission: to inject vibrant energy and great craft coffee into the South Shields waterfront. What started as a distinctive riverside shipping container hub quickly became a beloved local hotspot for ferry commuters, weekend coastal walkers, and coffee lovers alike.

Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional drink making, the Ferry View team made their mark with eye-catching speciality matchas, rich sweet-inspired iced lattes, and artisan treats. Built on a passionate, community-first ethos, they champion local collaborations and the best of South Tyneside culture—making them the perfect partners to bring fresh, creative flair behind our Soda Bar counter.

Sweet Shop Inspired Drinks

We’ve teamed up with the craft drink experts at Ferry View to reimagine your all-time favourite confectionery classics as indulgent iced coffees and vibrant matchas.

Every recipe captures the unmistakable magic of the traditional sweet counter, blending rich espresso, velvety milk, and premium matcha with iconic British flavours. Treat yourself to the buttery, caramel sweetness of Toffee BonBon, dive into the decadent dark-chocolate-and-coconut delight of Raspberry Ruffle, or enjoy the tangy, chewy fruit-and-cream nostalgia of a classic Drumstick.

Mixed fresh to order with proper artisan flair, it is your childhood sweet shop favourites poured into a glass for the ultimate modern twist.