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Coach & Horses
Croxdale, Durham, Co Durham, DH6 5JU
Annual Rent: £26,500
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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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Car Park
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Restaurant/Dining
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An incredible opportunity to relaunch your own pub business — with an initial deposit of just £2,000 and exciting investment planned.
The Coach & Horses is a beautifully presented traditional country inn with a rich history dating back to 1590, offering a rare chance to run a pub in County Durham with genuine heritage and strong trading fundamentals. Situated on a prominent corner plot on the busy A167, just four miles south of Durham City and close to Spennymoor, the pub benefits from excellent visibility, passing trade, and easy access for locals, commuters, and visitors alike.
The pub currently attracts a broad and loyal customer base, driven by its popular all-day carvery offer — a proven food-led concept with strong daytime and weekend appeal. Internally, the venue features two main trading areas: a welcoming public bar and a dedicated dining space, allowing operators to balance casual drinking with consistent food trade.
Outside, the site continues to impress with a large beer garden offering plenty of seating, a private car park for up to 30 vehicles, and strong kerb appeal from all angles. The pub also benefits from two-bedroom private accommodation, making it ideal for operators looking to live on-site while running a successful pub business.
Partnering with The Pub Company, the UK’s largest pub company, means you can enjoy the freedom of being your own boss with the backing of an experienced support network. From free BII membership and industry insight to hands-on regional support and flexible tenancy agreements, The Pub Company gives you the tools to grow, adapt, and maximise profitability.
With low entry costs, planned investment, a prime roadside location, and a food-led offer already in place, The Coach & Horses represents a standout pub tenancy opportunity near Durham — ideal for an ambitious operator ready to build a thriving, long-term business.
Private Accommodation
The private accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, a lounge and a kitchen.
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Cask Ale
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Catering Kitchen
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced food-led publican or caterer with high retail standards and a passion for delivering consistent quality. The ideal operator will have a strong understanding of destination dining pubs, with carvery experience a clear advantage, and the ability to maintain and grow an established all-day food offer.
You’ll be confident in running a high-volume kitchen operation, managing food costs, and delivering excellent customer experiences that keep guests returning week after week. Attention to detail, strong team leadership, and a hands-on approach will be key to sustaining the pub’s reputation as a popular food destination.
For the right operator, this is a chance to run a successful food-led pub near Durham, build on an already proven concept, and maximise the potential of a well-located, high-visibility site with strong passing trade.
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