Leeds bar operator announces new sites in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Liverpool

Voodoo Doll, the company behind the group of MOJO Bars, which has its head office in Leeds, has announced two new sites, in Newcastle and Edinburgh, plus a new central site in Liverpool.

The new Newcastle bar, located on Newgate Street, is expected to open in late September with a capacity of 250. It will offer the full MOJO food menu plus additional pizzas, as currently served in the Sheffield bar. Liverpool will follow shortly after.

MOJO Edinburgh is expected in June 2023. Housed on Rose Street the bar will have a 200 capacity, pizza menu as per Sheffield and also feature a street café.

Martin Greenhow, owner and director, commented: “The pandemic meant we had to put a halt on several plans for MOJO and we are so happy that we are now in a position to implement our expansion programme to bring great music, food, cold beer, killer cocktails and friendly staff to cities across the UK.

“We are in negotiation with several other units across the country. No city should be deprived of a MOJO.”

The announcement of new sites is just part of a comprehensive growth strategy that recently saw MOJO Leeds head office become a BIIAB accredited training centre.

The company’s goal is to have all employees, across the six MOJO establishments, receive their personal licence. Not only will this increase job satisfaction but will help their staff with their professional development.

Recruitment for Newcastle staff is set to begin soon. The first MOJO bar opened in Leeds in 1996.