Five pubs in County Durham are looking for new owners after hitting the sales market. 

At the start of 2024, the time to purchase a pub has never been easier, with numerous venues up for sale at the moment on Rightmove and Zoopla.

In locations like Bishop Auckland, Consett, and Durham itself, we have pieced together five pubs that are on the market now and are desperately looking for new owners. 

Here is what we have found: 

The Saxon Inn

Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14

£695,000

The Northern Echo:

The pub includes a three-bed house, with an annual turnover of £392,933, and gross profit of £266,150.

After undergoing an extensive £110,000 refurbishment in 2020, the pub is available for £695,000.

Alongside the traditional pub up for grabs, there are nine en-suite rooms, which could see an increase in turnover for any potential new owner. 

The Royal Oak

Medomsley

£399,000

The Northern Echo:

A superb village pub noted for its food, which includes a detached stone-built pub, four bedrooms over lounge bar & dining areas, a car park to the front, a beer garden to the rear, and an immaculate condition throughout, according to the estate agent. 

The listing adds: "Medomsley is a very attractive village in the north-west of County Durham, approximately four miles from Consett and bounded by Ebchester, Burnopfield, Annfield Plain and Stanley.

"The Royal Oak overlooks Manor Road, the B6310, which is a very busy and popular route, running through Medomsley on the way to and from north-west Durham. Consett is nearby and is a much larger town with a population of around 25,000."

Manor House

Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JH

£395,000

The Northern Echo: A detached stone built property extending to 2 storeys under a series of tile roofs. Inner entrance porch leading into the main bar area which oozes character having a stone floor, exposed stone walls and exposed ceiling beams with open fires and double doors leading out onto the terrace area and beer garden. The main bar can accommodate approximately 70 covers when furnished and has a large bar servery. Archway leading through to an extended 2 section bar area/dining area for approximately 50 covers in total with a feature stone surround open fireplace and bar servery interconnecting with that of the main bar area for ease of operation. To the far end of the main bar is a separate dining room with open fire and wood paneled walls to accommodate approximately 25-30 cover comfortably. Large commercial catering kitchen and dry goods store. To the first floor are 5 en-suite letting bedrooms and a private managers flat briefly comprising kitchen, bathroom, lounge and 2 bedrooms. Externally there is a large terrace with central steps leading down to a large split level lawned beer garden to easily accommodate over 150 persons with a children's play area. Large car park for approximately 50 vehicles.A detached stone built property extending to 2 storeys under a series of tile roofs. Inner entrance porch leading into the main bar area which oozes character having a stone floor, exposed stone walls and exposed ceiling beams with open fires and double doors leading out onto the terrace area and beer garden. The main bar can accommodate approximately 70 covers when furnished and has a large bar servery. Archway leading through to an extended 2 section bar area/dining area for approximately 50 covers in total with a feature stone surround open fireplace and bar servery interconnecting with that of the main bar area for ease of operation. To the far end of the main bar is a separate dining room with open fire and wood paneled walls to accommodate approximately 25-30 cover comfortably. Large commercial catering kitchen and dry goods store. To the first floor are 5 en-suite letting bedrooms and a private managers flat briefly comprising kitchen, bathroom, lounge and 2 bedrooms. Externally there is a large terrace with central steps leading down to a large split level lawned beer garden to easily accommodate over 150 persons with a children's play area. Large car park for approximately 50 vehicles. (Image: a)

A detached stone-built property extending to two storeys - the pub has a reputation for grerat food and drink. 

The inner entrance porch leads into the main bar area which oozes character having a stone floor, exposed stone walls and exposed ceiling beams with open fires and double doors leading out onto the terrace area and beer garden.

The main bar can accommodate approximately 70 people when furnished and has a large bar servery.

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To the far end of the main bar is a separate dining room with an open fire and wood-paneled walls to accommodate approximately 25-30 people comfortably. 

To the first floor are 5 en-suite letting bedrooms and private managers flat briefly comprising kitchen, bathroom, lounge and 2 bedrooms.

Outside, there is a large terrace with central steps leading down to a large split-level lawned beer garden to easily accommodate over 150 people with a children's play area. 

Golden Lion

Front Street, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8

£225,000

The Northern Echo:

Double doors from Front Street lead directly into the entrance and then into the main bar with a games room at the back.

The main bar features bench seating to wood tables and a wood-topped and wood-panelled bar area which extends into the function room/lounge.

A rear door from the games room allows access to the large beer garden.

Alongside the pub, there is a four-bedroom apartment included, featuring a lounge, dining room, kitchen, and family bathroom as well as four spacious bedrooms, master with en-suite.

Lacey's

Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland

£199,000

The Northern Echo:

In a busy central location, the open-plan bar of Lacey's is a steal for £199,000.

There is a DJ booth and dancefloor, while the listing also includes a two-bedroom flat and a late licence. 

This vibrant-looking bar is a burst of colour inside - and features a wood-panelled bar while having a striking grey paint job externally.