Coach & Horses Croxdale

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 Stonegate, 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, Stonegate 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. Key Features • Free-of-tie rent bids also considered • Large beer garden with picnic bench seating • Fully fitted trade kitchen • Two-bedroom private accommodation • Discounts of up to £130 per barrel but has an average of £110 per barrel Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £7,420 • Full deposit: £6,625 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £510 • Guide rent (annual): £26,500 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £431,362 • Forecast turnover (annual): £431,361 Ideal Operator 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. Private Accommodation The private accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, a lounge and a kitchen. Regional Manager's Thoughts The Coach & Horses is a traditional pub which provides guests with an all-day carvery offer and two delightful trading areas. The main bar is used primarily by the locals who visit for refreshing drinks and the restaurant area attracts a mixture of customers, particularly families who visit for the food offer. I am now looking for an experienced food operator or chef who can develop the traditional carvery offer at this historic coaching inn to grow trade further, maintaining the Coach & Horses reputation as a destination food pub. Surrounding Area The Coach & Horses occupies a highly prominent roadside position on the busy A167, strategically located between Durham City and Spennymoor. Formerly part of the A1 route, this road continues to carry strong daily traffic volumes, making the pub highly visible to commuters, local residents, delivery traffic, and regional travellers. Its position on a roundabout further enhances roadside presence and accessibility from multiple directions — a major advantage for attracting spontaneous visits and destination trade alike. Durham City, just a short drive away, is a major tourist and student destination, drawing visitors year-round for its historic cathedral, university, retail centre, and events calendar. This creates valuable overflow and drive-out trade, particularly at weekends and during peak tourist seasons. Spennymoor, meanwhile, provides a strong local residential catchment, supporting reliable weekday and evening trade. The surrounding area benefits from a wide range of everyday footfall drivers, including primary and secondary schools, Spennymoor Fire Station, and essential amenities such as Aldi and ASDA supermarkets, which generate regular passing traffic throughout the day. Nearby community facilities, including the village hall, support local events and gatherings — presenting further opportunities to build strong community ties and repeat visits. Excellent road links also place the pub within easy reach of Newcastle, Sunderland, and the wider County Durham area, expanding the catchment beyond immediate locals and positioning the site well for destination dining, family visits, and group bookings. With its combination of high traffic flow, strong local infrastructure, proximity to Durham’s tourist economy, and a large residential base, this location offers outstanding potential for a food-led pub business. For anyone looking to run a pub near Durham, The Coach & Horses is exceptionally well placed to capture both consistent everyday trade and valuable destination footfall.