The Three Crowns, Archer Street, Darlington, hits the market

The Three Crowns, on Archer Street, called last orders on August bank holiday weekend, with bosses blaming both rising costs and a lack of punters. 

The pub first closed in June 2023 when then-owners Admiral Taverns said it believed the venue had no "long term, sustainable future" - and it was ten months before it reopened in March this year after being taken over by new owner Lewis Metcalfe.

And now, just a month after calling last orders, the pub has been listed on the market to lease, with a price tag of £22,000 per year. 

The pub had only just reopened six months before closing in August 2024 (Image: ANDY WHITE)

Details on the listing, marketed by Parker Barras, remain sparse - although it notes that a two-bedroom apartment is included alongside the "newly fully refurbished pub". 

Once the "readily available" property is snapped up, it will be let on a new lease for a term to be agreed. 

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The Northern Echo previously reported how the community was "chuffed" to see the pub reopen again in March with a "community feel" and string of game nights including pool on a Thursday and darts on a Friday. 

At the time, Lewis said it was a "great opening" and that people "seemed really happy that the pub is back open again".

You can view the full listing on the Parker Barras website.