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Ox & Plough
Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LZ
Annual Rent: £22,200
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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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Function Room
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Car Park
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Restaurant/Dining
Property details
The Ox & Plough is a well-established community pub located in Washington, Tyne & Wear. Historically part of County Durham, Washington is the ancestral home of the Washington family, from whom George Washington descended. Situated on a residential community estate and adjacent to a local parade of shops, the Ox & Plough naturally serves as a hub for the surrounding neighbourhood. The pub benefits from excellent accessibility, with frequent local bus services stopping nearby and a shared community car park providing convenient parking for visitors. The surrounding woodland attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, while the absence of another pub within almost a mile presents a strong opportunity to capture footfall from nearby households and passers-by alike.
The pub benefits from two distinct trading areas, offering flexibility and broad appeal. The main bar area features televised live sports, a darts board and a pool table, creating a lively and informal atmosphere. Fixed perimeter seating is complemented by high bar stools and loose tables and chairs, with wooden and tiled flooring adding to the relaxed, traditional pub feel. The lounge area has been tastefully refurbished and centres around a prominent bar, traditional furnishings and a log burner, creating a warm and inviting environment. Wooden floors and exposed brick feature walls further enhance the character of this space. A small, raised, carpeted area accessed by a few steps provides softer seating and leads through French doors to the beer garden.
Externally, a beautifully paved beer garden wraps around three sides of the pub and enjoys attractive views over the surrounding woodland. The availability of a shared community car park further enhances accessibility, supporting the Ox & Plough’s offer as a vibrant and sociable community pub.
The private accommodation is located on the first floor of the pub and comprises: three large bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and bathroom.
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Catering Kitchen
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Team Games
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Pool Area
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Live Entertainment
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Live Sports
Trading style
The Ox & Plough is a popular community pub offering a strong range of food and drink. Predominantly wet-led, the pub benefits from pool and darts teams, live televised sports, and regular live music and karaoke, all of which drive strong weekly trade. The site currently offers a traditional food menu alongside a dedicated children’s menu, helping to rebalance the wet and dry mix and increase overall footfall. Further potential exists to grow the existing sports teams and expand the use of the large lounge as a dedicated function space for private hire. Maximising private functions and introducing local charity and community events would further strengthen the Ox & Plough’s position as a true hub of the local community.
The pub requires an experienced licensee(s) with a proven background in running a pub and food operation. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine passion for operating a successful community local and be cheerful, sociable, and approachable, acting as a friendly and welcoming presence behind the bar. The successful licensee will have the ability to cater to a broad range of customers across different age groups and backgrounds, continuing to support the existing customer base while also attracting less frequent and new users. Actively marketing the function room, developing a stronger and more profitable bar offering, and delivering a traditional yet affordable food menu will be key drivers of income growth. Excellent retail standards, a well-planned calendar of sport and entertainment, and a strong knowledge of the local area will be advantageous, as the pub is highly valued by the community and has both the scope and location to operate as a true hub of local life.
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