Bishops Lodge⁽⁶⁰²⁶⁾

This pub business and accommodation is available to let

-Successful Food led business
– Real ale,
– Restaurant Area,
– Conservatory Area,
– Full catering kitchen,
– Planning permission for 9 letting rooms,
– Parking,
– Fully refurbished in 2016

Bishops Lodge occupies a prominent roadside position on the A689 at the junction with the B6286. Bishop Auckland is a market town in County Durham. Pleasant views across the Wear Valley from the orangery.

The main trade area comprises two main sections. Beyond the bar is a restaurant, centred by an open kitchen pass, which connects the conservatory to the rear. Has a full catering kitchen, storage areas, customer toilets and basement beer store. To the rear is a patio seating area providing picturesque views over open countryside. Has a tarmac car park for approximately 35 cars.

At first level is the private accommodation. It comprises two double bedrooms, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen and box room.

Bishops Lodge is a destination pub-restaurant which provides good food and showcases their range of ales. The bar and restaurant combined provide seating for c. 115 customers.

– The Joiners Arms – food,

– Bay Horse,

– Lacey Bar

Monday – Sunday: 11am – 11pm

Rent: £38,000

Deposit: £3,000

• A barrelage discount scheme.
• Freedom from tie on wines, spirits and soft drinks.
• You will have the right to assign your pub lease after 12 months
(3 or 10 year agreements).
• The rent will be in line with the company code of practice.
• Amusement with prize machine and pool table income are shared on a
50/50 basis.
• Individual modular training courses on improving your pub business.
• Regular business support through experienced Business Development
Managers.
• Marketing and Promotions assistance available.
• Our lease agreements offer a contractual ‘cooling off’ period to ensure
the business is right for you.