Are you a talented hospitality professional who loves creating tasty traditional dishes and is seeking to run a quintessentially British pub in County Durham? If so, the Ox Inn could be perfect for you.

The pub and location

The Ox Inn is a pub with real character, steeped in history and loved by its community.

Known for its excellent food, it has built a compelling reputation over the years, attracting guests who appreciate hearty, well-prepared dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Beyond the menu, the pub has always been a lively hub, hosting quiz nights, live music, and community events that bring people together and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Inside, the pub offers a cosy setting with rustic wooden furnishings and a fireplace that makes it the perfect spot for a relaxing pint or a hearty meal. The open-plan layout is cleverly divided into sections, with a games area at the front and a lounge and dining space that can seat around 110 guests. Step outside and you’ll find a fantastic beer garden with space for ninety, offering picturesque views across open countryside that make it a destination during the warmer months.

Nestled in a charming village close to Stanley in County Durham, The Ox Inn captures the essence of a classic English pub while offering significant scope for a talented publican to make their mark. With its loyal customer base, strong community ties, and excellent facilities, this is a rare opportunity to take over a pub that is ready to thrive under the right leadership. It is a place with history, heart, and huge potential, waiting for someone with passion and vision to bring it to life.

Ideal Publican

Are you a community operator? Do you have bags of energy? Love getting to know your locals and hosting live entertainment? If so, we need you!

The Ox needs a Publican who loves creating and serving delicious, traditional pub grub.

You’ll bring your pub to life on social media and always give your guests new reasons to visit with live sports, music, charity events, and local sports matches with pool and darts.

Private accommodation

This excellent business opportunity also includes three private bedrooms, a kitchen and lounge, providing the perfect home for you to live at the heart of your community.

About the Agreement

We love working with experienced entrepreneurs and we’re happy to be flexible with our agreements and products to match your business and vision.

Our Flexible Tenancy agreement offers a piece of mind approach to running your own pub business for a total term of up to 5-years with a flexible notice period. We offer flexible deposit options, as well as flexible price bands and release fees which are available.

Whatever the agreement, with Punch you always get:

• A progressive pub company – winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!
• Industry leading investment with a whole world of possibilities
• Industry leading trainin.g, with our Academy and Kitchen
• Industry leading e-commerce platform – Punch Buying Club
• Expert coaching and advice every step of the way

* Fixtures and Fittings is an estimate and a full valuation will be provided before completion of an agreement.

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