Nine Pins Saltwell

Revised Rent – now available at £24,000 per annum Year 1 introductory rent of just £17,500…

Revised Rent – now available at £24,000 per annum Year 1 introductory rent of just £17,500 The Nine Pins is a warm and welcoming pub located in the popular Saltwell area of Gateshead, ideally positioned on Saltwell Road South. This well-established residential neighbourhood benefits from strong local footfall and a loyal community feel, with the pub situated just moments from the much-loved Saltwell Park. The park’s landscaped gardens, boating lake, and historic Saltwell Towers attract families, walkers, and leisure visitors throughout the year, helping to drive consistent daytime and weekend trade. Inside, the Nine Pins offers two spacious and clearly defined trading areas, providing flexibility for different styles of service and customer occasions. A traditional bar area sits to the front of the pub, while a comfortable lounge to the rear creates a more relaxed setting. To the back of the property, a recently refurbished beer garden offers an inviting outdoor space, ideal for socialising during the warmer months. Blending the charm of a traditional local pub with a modern twist, the Nine Pins is known for its friendly atmosphere and well-rounded food and drink offer. The bar serves a strong range of draught beers, ciders, guest ales, and an extensive wine list, while the menu focuses on freshly prepared dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The pub has built a particularly strong reputation for its hearty Sunday roasts, praised for generous portions and quality. With free on-site parking and an attractive new rent package, the Nine Pins represents an exciting opportunity to take on a well-located, community-led pub in Gateshead, offering strong local appeal, flexible trading spaces, and excellent potential for an experienced operator. Key Features • Trade Kitchen  • Live Music • Live Sports • Pub Games • Car Park • Beer Garden Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £6,295 • Full deposit: £5,500 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £423 • Guide rent (annual): £22,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £341,737 • Forecast turnover (annual): £341,736 Ideal Operator The ideal operator for the Nine Pins would be a community-focused publican with a genuine passion for running a traditional pub in the heart of Saltwell, Gateshead. This opportunity would suit someone who values strong customer relationships, consistently high standards of service, and a quality food and drink offer, including freshly prepared dishes and a well-kept range of beers, ales, and wines. A successful operator will enjoy engaging with the local community, hosting events and social occasions, and building the pub’s reputation as a welcoming hub for both residents and visitors to the area, including those enjoying nearby Saltwell Park. With the ability to balance classic pub charm with modern expectations, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on operator looking to grow a well-loved community pub with strong local footfall and year-round appeal. Private Accommodation Spacious 3-bedroom private accommodation with a lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Regional Manager's Thoughts The Nine Pins is a very popular community local, and acts as a welcoming hub for locals and visitors.  Currently offering high-quality food and drinks, including accommodating options for dietary preferences like vegan dishes, and hosting various functions such as birthdays, wakes, and christenings. The pub is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and accessible, featuring outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible facilities​ The successful Publican needs to be committed to providing excellent service and a positive atmosphere to ensure the pub’s popularity within the community​ is maintained. Surrounding Area The Saltwell area offers an attractive balance of urban convenience and green open space, making it a popular and well-established part of Gateshead. The neighbourhood is anchored by Saltwell Park, one of the most visited parks in the North East, attracting year-round footfall from families, walkers, dog owners, and leisure visitors. The park regularly hosts events, seasonal activities, and weekend visitors, all of which help drive consistent daytime and weekend trade to nearby pubs. Saltwell benefits from close proximity to a number of densely populated residential areas, including Low Fell and Bensham, both of which provide a strong base of local customers. The area is also ideally positioned for commuters and workers, with easy access to Gateshead Town Centre, Team Valley — one of the UK’s largest business parks employing thousands of people — and the Metrocentre, a major retail and leisure destination that attracts millions of visitors annually. Excellent transport links place Saltwell within easy reach of Newcastle upon Tyne, supporting additional evening and weekend trade from the wider city region. The surrounding area also benefits from nearby cultural and visitor attractions such as Jesmond Dene, the Great North Museum, and Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, all of which contribute to tourism-driven footfall across the wider area. Overall, Saltwell’s strong residential catchment, excellent transport connections, major employment hubs, and proximity to high-profile leisure and retail destinations combine to create a location with reliable, year-round footfall and broad customer appeal, well-suited to a community-focused pub business.