Station, Langley Moor

The Station Inn presents a prime opportunity for the right licensee to build on its strong local reputation while capitalizing on high levels of passing trade. Admiral Taverns is seeking a licensee with deep local knowledge and a genuine passion for community-focused pubs. Success at this site hinges on a clear understanding of local needs and preferences, with an emphasis on delivering value-driven offers across both drinks and coffee categories—critical in an area where affordability matters. A dynamic and engaging weekend events calendar will be essential in drawing in crowds and maintaining excitement, supported by a robust marketing strategy and active social media presence to maximize reach and engagement. With the right licensee, The Station Inn can continue to thrive as the lively, welcoming community hub it is known and loved for.

The Station is a small, end-terrace property on the main high street passing through Langley Moor, a popular residential suburb of Durham. The Station is in a great location with a main road to the front, so it always has a strong passing trade alongside lots of other local amenities nearby meaning there is always a buzz of people on the street. Surrounding the pub, there are large residential housing areas. Langley Moor is well-connected by road. The A690 road runs through or near Langley Moor, providing access to nearby towns and cities such as Durham, Sunderland, and Newcastle upon Tyne alongside regular bus services offering services to residents to access local amenities.

Pub Layout

Upon entrance from the main street you can turn left to the main bar and right to the lounge offering locals a choice of atmospheres to enjoy. The main bar area is a mixture of low level loose seating with TV’s adorning the walls showing live sports, a darts board and a small stage area for live music. The central bar to the left of the door goes between both bars via an open doorway and is stocked with premium products. Through to the back of the main bar there are ladies and gents toilets and a snug room complete with pool table for team sports and friendly competition. The lounge area is cosy and welcoming with a mixture of loose low level seating and sofas complete with soft furnishing ad carpeted throughout. The mixture of exposed brick walls against the part panelled walls create the shabby chic feel. This is a great little pub in a fantastic location and is the hub of the community and a must-stop site for the many shoppers/passers-by.

The Station Inn is a vibrant, wet-led pub with a strong commitment to serving its local community while also drawing in passing trade. With a clear focus on what matters most to its guests—live sports, team games, live music, and great-value drink promotions—The Station Inn offers an energetic and welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back. By maintaining consistency, variety, and value, it continues to thrive as a trusted community hub and a favourite stop for locals and visitors alike.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation, located on the first floor consists of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, office, and three large bedrooms and is in immaculate condition.

Annual Rent: £10,400 

Security Deposit: Initial deposit of £3,000 building up to £5,000 or the equivalent of three months’ rent, whichever is greater

Working Capital: £2,000

Stock: £1,000

Business Rates: £Nil.  Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Zero Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation –  funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: Free of tie on wines, spirits & minerals. Tie release fee applicable

For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.

Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie.  If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase.  Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – This sum of money will be held on your account and will be returned to you on exiting of the pub based on your final account balance and the condition of the property.  Our standard deposit is 25% of the headline rent.  On occasion, we can negotiate a lower security deposit with the aim to build up to our full deposit on a long term agreement.

Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business.

Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened.

Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost – £63.33 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement.  This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

*Zero Business Rates – Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *