Five pubs in County Durham looking for a new owner

Locations range from prime spots in Lanchester to Bishop Auckland and Durham.

The sales come as pubs across England are facing a tough time with rising energy costs and higher prices for food.

Brave entrepreneurs around the country can still make it work though.

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Here are five of the best pubs available:

1. King's Head, Station Road, Lanchester, Co Durham, DH7 0EX

The agents describe this pub as being in a 'prime location'.

A spokesperson said: "The Kings Head is a fantastic destination pub with six en-suite letting rooms in the traditional, leafy village of Lanchester, County Durham.

"The pub has a prime location in the centre of the village facing onto the busy A691, ensuring excellent passing trade, as well as providing ease of access for destination trade. The desirable residential area also provides good local support. 

"Internally, the pub has two trading areas both serviced by the bar, the room to the left is for drinking, and casual dining and can also be hired for functions and the larger room to the right is for dining."

Yearly rent of the site costs just over £70,000.

2. Station Hotel, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7EJ

The Station Hotel, beautifully situated near Bishop Auckland station, is looking for a new owner. 

It is one of just eight pubs in the area catering for 5,000 adults.

A spokesperson said: "The Station Hotel is located in the town of Bishop Auckland, close to Bishop Auckland train station and Auckland Castle.

"The pub is surrounded by shops, food and retail outlets, and mixed housing.

"The pub benefits from being one of eight pubs found in an area of around 5,000 adults.

"The customer base is made up of singles and cohabitees without children, the elderly, and home sharers."

Annual rent of the site costs just over £20,000.

3. Miners Arms, Manor Road, Consett, Durham, Co Durham, DH8 6QN

A traditional pub tucked away two miles north-east of Consett, this will be perfect for a new owner to hit the ground running.

The establishment has a great reputation for good food and plenty of drinks.

The agent said: "The Miners Arms is an attractive traditional rendered building in the small village of Medomsley which is approximately two miles northeast of Consett in County Durham.

"The pub is a comfortable traditional Country Inn which has a good reputation for food with plenty of drinks trade coming from the surrounding community.

"The atmosphere is light and airy with the addition of lovely, exposed beams and traditional décor with a dedicated dining area seating up to 40 covers.

"The bar is L-shaped and well-furnished with alcoves and bench seating. The Miners also boasts a fully equipped commercial kitchen that is capable of handling the demands of this business."

Annual rent for the Miners Arms is just over £30,000.

4. The Moors Tavern, King Street, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 6QH

The tavern is located at a busy junction just quarter of a mile north of Spennymoor.

Their agent said: "This is a predominantly residential area, 7 miles south of Durham.

"The property is a two-storey detached construction with rendered external finish under a pitched slate roof covering with a single-storey flat felt roof to the rear.

"The trading accommodation comprises a series of interconnected rooms in a semi-open plan style around three sides of the central servery.

"There is also a catering kitchen at the rear of the property. All the trade area is in good condition with modern F&F and interesting local images of years gone by."

The annual rent is £15,000.

5. Barley Mow, Durham Road, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH3 2AG

This community pub is just two miles from the town centre and boasts a lovely pub garden.

It comes with three-bed accomodation perfect for a family to move in.

The agent said: "The Barley Mow is a roadside community pub situated in Birtley, just two miles from the market town of Chester-le-Street.

"The main source of trade is from the locals who enjoy the refreshing beer, the good quality food offer, and pub games.

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The pub currently operates in an L-shaped lounge bar with darts and TV screens available for sports viewing and a separate dining room with 40 covers.

"Additionally, there is a well-sized trade kitchen onsite capable of producing a good quality food menu."

Annual rent is £23,500.