Run a Stonegate Pub - Chester Moor Chester Le Street, Durham

About the Pub

The Chester Moor is a fantastic destination food pub located in Chester Le Street, County Durham. The pub has a great local customer base and also generates high levels of trade from those passing by due to its prime position. The pub has recently undergone a full refurbishment and is in fantastic condition. The trade area is open plan with beautiful wooden flooring and excellent fixtures and fittings throughout. To the front is a separate lounge bar for 30 covers, well-decorated with pleasant and comfortable surroundings, offering a relaxed environment to meet with friends to eat or enjoy a drink. The lounge is popular with business people at lunchtimes for meetings and use of the WIFI, and with locals during the evenings. The restaurant area is located to the rear and offer a lovely and bright space from the numerous windows that flood light into the room. Seating 50 covers on fixed upholstered perimeter seating and a variety of loose tables and chairs, the space can be reconfigured depending on bookings. The beer garden is adjacent, and there is easy access to the comprehensive fully equipped trade kitchen that is capable of 100+ covers. The exterior of the pub has also been refurbished to a high standard, complete with new modern signage and updated look. To the side of the property is a large car park for 50 vehicles and a well-kept beer garden with seating for 30 covers. This area has great potential and is a fantastic trading area during the summer months. The Fixture & Fitting estimate is based upon rental costs. Other options such as purchasing are available. There is a three-bedroom flat above the pub which can be used for the manager`s accommodation. Stonegate Pub Partners are now seeking an experienced food-led publican.

Business Information

Agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy
Capital Startup: Est. £29000
Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £18141
Guide Rent: £35000 pa
Potential Turnover: £662000 pa

Regional Manager's Thoughts

The Chester Moor presents a fabulous opportunity for an experienced publican to further develop this well-established food led business. The property is in excellent condition, both inside and out after a recent refurbishment in 2022, offering a modern drive-to destination venue with fantastic beer garden, large car park and recently upgraded living accommodation. This business would ideally suit an experienced food-led publican, who can utilise their expertise and focus on meeting the needs of existing and new clientele.

Surrounding Area

The Chester Moor is in an excellent location, less than 10 miles from Newcastle city centre and the vibrant Metro centre and a short drive to the picturesque Northumbrian coast. The pub is an ideal position situated in the middle of a large conurbation encompassing Chester Le Street, County Durham and the large Metropolitan city of Durham on its door step. Due to its highly visible, prime location, the pub also benefits from passing trade from the busy dual carriageway. Durham city is extremely popular all year round with tourist attractions, Cathedral and a very large student population. This is a great area to live and work and the Chester Moor presents an excellent opportunity.

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