A number of pubs have come up for sale or lease in the North East - we have pulled together a complete list of pubs currently in search of a new owner

If you have always dreamed of getting into the hospitality industry, this is the article for you. Take a look at the businesses that are available in your area to see if any of them are the right fit for you. 

Old Courthouse

Location: Consett, Co Durham, DH8 5AX

Ingoing cost: £2,000

This pub is seeking self-employed management, and comes with an established set of loyal customers, as it is particularly popular with the 20 to 40 age group in Consett.

Filled to the brim with quirky decor and flowers, this has become a trendy hotspot in the town - and is particularly loved for its extensive cocktail range. 

The Northern Echo: You could be the new landlord of the Old Courthouse. Picture: Google Streetview.You could be the new landlord of the Old Courthouse. Picture: Google Streetview. (Image: Google Streetview)

The Swan 

Location: Wolviston Road, Billingham, Co Durham, TS23 2SF

Ingoing cost: £23,500

Annual rent: £50,000

This large venue is located next to the busy main road in Billingham, making it a popular stop for residents and visitors alike. 

The listing on Find My Pub says: "The Swan was built in the 1940s and has always been at the heart of the community", meaning it caters to an established customer base.

The Northern Echo: The Swan in Billingham is a popular stop in the community. Picture: Google Streetview.The Swan in Billingham is a popular stop in the community. Picture: Google Streetview. (Image: Google Streetview)

The Darlington Flyer

Location: Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7NR

Ingoing cost: £500

The Pub Company is looking for a landlord to take over running The Darlington Flyer, in a bid to get a brilliant pub back up and running in the heart of the community. 

They say that they are "looking for passionate, committed, and ambitious individuals to join their team and help transform each community one pub at a time."

The Northern Echo: Do you want to manage the Darlington Flyer? Picture: Google Streetview.Do you want to manage the Darlington Flyer? Picture: Google Streetview. (Image: Google Streetview)

The Unicorn

Location: High Street, Norton, Stockton on Tees, Co Durham, TS20 1AA

Ingoing cost: £12,350

Annual rent: £29,500

This pub has a rich history dating all the way back to the 14th Century - could you be the next chapter in its story? 

In the charming market town of Norton, The Unicorn has plenty of well-established trade from locals and tourists alike, with many bewitched by its heritage and old-world character. 

The Northern Echo: The Unicorn Pub is available to rent. Picture: Google Streetview.The Unicorn Pub is available to rent. Picture: Google Streetview. (Image: Google Streetview)

The Coach & Horses 

Location: Croxdale, Durham, Co Durham, DH6 5JU

Ingoing cost: £14,100

Annual rent: £36,500

A "well-presented traditional country inn", The Coach & Horses is located on the A167 near Durham City, making it a popular watering hole for tourists. 

The all-day carvery attracts customers from all walks of life, and the prime location means that whoever takes on this pub can be assured of the continued success of this food-led destination pub. 

The Black Bull

Location: Blaydon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4JJ

Ingoing cost: £15,000

Annual rent: TBC

In the highly populated suburbs, this pub is a thriving business catering to a young demographic of local residents and tourists coming to walk along the River Tyne, which runs behind the pub. 

The Northern Echo: The Black Bull in Newcastle has plenty of loyal customers. Picture: Google StreetviewThe Black Bull in Newcastle has plenty of loyal customers. Picture: Google Streetview (Image: Google Streetview)

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