Run a Star Pub - Bridge Durham

A refurbishment is planned to invest in the region of £226,000 to transform The Bridge into a refreshed town centre pub with a stronger food offer, letting rooms and wider appeal across Durham. What would you do with this pub to make it a success? About the area The Bridge is located on the affluent edge of Durham town centre, directly opposite the main road and pedestrian exit to Durham station. This gives the pub excellent visibility and access to passing trade, visitors, commuters, students and local residents. There are 7,659 adults within a 10-minute walk and 18,413 adults within a 20-minute walk of the pub. The existing customer base is loyal but more mature, with limited younger custom. The refurbishment gives the pub the opportunity to broaden its appeal, attracting families, casual diners, younger professionals, after-work socialisers, students, weekend visitors and more destination visits. The pub sits in a busy town centre hospitality scene, with numerous competitors nearby including craft and cask-led venues as well as town centre chain pubs. The investment will help reposition The Bridge with a more modern, appealing offer that can compete strongly in the local market. The offer The Bridge is available on our investment tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement. Please refer to the ‘Refurbishment Details’ section for details of the investment being made. Who we're looking for If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring. The right operator for The Bridge will have extensive experience in food-led hospitality businesses, with letting accommodation experience also beneficial. They will have a clear vision for the food and drink menu, daytime trade, student and visitor appeal, and can create a memorable experience for their customers. If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pub’s next chapter…