A new concept wine lounge is the latest business to make a popular suburb of Newcastle its home, thanks to legal support from Mincoffs Solicitors.

Angel’s Share, whose name refers to the liquid lost that evaporates as a wine matures in a barrel, is due to open in the former Boots building on Jesmond’s St George’s Terrace in early June 2025.

Operated by husband and wife team and directors of Angels Share Holdings Ltd, Daren (formerly managing director of Blackrose Pubs) and Kate Knipe (HR consultant), the venue will serve a range of wines, beers and spirits, non-alcoholic refreshments, small plates and sharing boards.

The bar will feature a number of self-dispense machines, allowing wine enthusiasts the opportunity to try wines which are not usually available by the glass, and promote exploration of different wines, including brands from new and traditional regions not often found in local supermarkets or wine merchants.

Mincoffs’ licensing and gaming partner Matt Foster and real estate associate solicitor Keith Ravenhill advised the couple from the outset.

This involved developing and communicating the concept to successfully obtain a premises licence after local opposition, and working with the landlord and solicitors to agree a lease for the space.

“The team at Mincoffs were at hand to help at every stage of the process and were paramount to the success of us obtaining the lease and change of use,” said Daren and Kate Knipe.

“It was great to work with such a commercially focused, contactable and supportive team. We will confidently work with them on future projects.”

Mincoffs Solicitors has a dedicated hospitality team, offering clients interdepartmental support across an array of legal specialisms.

Licensing and gaming partner Matt Foster said: “It was our pleasure to advise Daren and Kate on Angel’s Share’s first venue.

“Angel’s Share is in a fantastic location with some really unique features, which promises to bring something new to the hospitality offering in Jesmond.

“We have no doubt the venue will be a go to destination once it opens its doors and we wish Daren and Kate the best of luck with the venue.”

Mincoffs Solicitors has provided expert legal services and advice across the North East and beyond for more than 75 years.

Alongside corporate and commercial services, the firm’s offering includes real estate, dispute resolution, employment, licensing and gaming, residential conveyancing, family and wills, probate and trusts.

For more information visit www.mincoffs.co.uk