The Surtees Arms & Yard of Ale Brewery, Chilton Lane, Ferryhill Station, DL17 0DH

The Surtees Arms opened in 1872 and has been well supported by both locals and visitors to the area ever since.

This is a friendly traditional family-run freehold pub that is owner operated and prides itself with a warm welcome and hospitality to all. Serving a fantastic choice of ales and well renowned for its Sunday lunch, the pub and brewery is home to many events such as race nights, Charity events and beer festivals. Other regular events include monthly live entertainment, barbecues, fund-raisers and its very own Halloween beer festival. The Surtees Arms is also the Fund Raising HQ for the Ferryhill Miners' Banners.

The Surtees Arms acts a "taproom" for the Yard of Ale Brewery and appears in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide holding a number of awards for its ales.

The Yard of Ale Brewery has been brewing on-site since 2008. In that time, it has provided beer to an increasing number of pubs, clubs, beer festivals and specialist suppliers. Initially set up as a cask ale supplier, Yard of Ale now supplies its Award-Winning ales in various formats; from traditional 9g cask to one-way carbonated kegs to Mini-Kegs, Bag-in-Box and Bottles.


For further information please see the dedicated Brewery Website: Yard of Ale Brewery

The Surtees Arms is located in the County Durham town of Ferryhill.

The former mining community, which is located seven miles away from Durham City is close to the towns of Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield, Shildon and Spennymoor.

The pub is decorated in a traditional style and well maintained throughout. Numerous trading areas comprise of a welcoming main bar area with bar servery, exposed beams, large sky tv screen, dart board, raised stage area and seating/standing for c.40.

A separate lounge with bar servery, log fire, pool table and seating/standing for c.20 customers. A well lit dining area with seating for c.30 and a 60 seater function room on the first floor with separate bar and customer WCs.

Ancillary Areas
A commercial grade kitchen, well maintained beer cellar, customer toilets and storage facilities.

We have been advised that the majority of the fixtures and fittings are owned outright and will be included in the sale, subject to an inventory.

We are advised that the trade fixtures and fittings are substantially free from loan, lease or hire purchase agreement.

The Surtees Arms serves as the brewery tap for Yard of Ale Brewery which is nestled behind the pub.

The brewery produces ales in a wide range of styles, using traditional methods of brewing and the purest of ingredients. Several are award-winning: Spring Triple Tipple (winner of Best of Festival at Darlington’s Spring Thing Beer festival in 2010), One Foot In The Yard (winner Wear Valley CAMRA’s Beer of the Year two years running) and Flamebearer (Winner Battle of the Beers competition at the 32nd Durham Beer Festival).

Ales are sold into selected pubs in the North East and have featured as a guest ale at The House of Common's Strangers Bar.

Currently the brewery is producing two brews a week of nine kegs per brew. Bottling and canning of additional quantities takes place seasonally depending on events etc.

The "Yarden" at the rear of the pub is used throughout summer. With seating for c.15-20 people the area is also used for events such as beer festivals and BBQs.

The property offers managers'/owners' accommodation which comprise of two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and bathroom.

The Surtees Arms and Yard of Ale Brewery presents an excellent opportunity to own and operate an extremely well-known and award winning pub and brewery. It is an important part of the local community and continues to be the place for regulars to meet and, due to an increased real ale profile, a destination to visit.

Awards include: North-East Camra Pub of the Year in 2010, Durham Camra Pub of the Year in 2010 and 2011 (runner-up in 2014. Country Pub of the Year 2015, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Runner Up 2014, 2016, 2018,2019)

This traditional pub is a haven for real ale enthusiasts and roast lovers alike. The pub and brewery are being sold as the owners are now looking to semi-retire.

The business is currently owner operated with the support of full and part-time staff.

Further details can be provided on request.

Turnover for year end 2024 is c.£132,000.
The Surtees Arms shows continued growth with estimated turnover for year end 2025 - c.£150,000 (Pub £115,000, Brewery £35,000)

Pub and brewery accounts are available on request from serious buyers.

Monday
Closed

Tuesday
4.00pm - 11.00pm

Wednesday
4.00pm - 9.00pm

Thursday
4.00pm - 11.00pm

Friday
4.00pm -11:30pm

Saturday
12.00pm - 11:30pm

Sunday
12.00pm - 10:30pm

The Rateable Value as of 1 April 2023 is:

The Surtees Arms - £2,300
The Yard of Ale Brewery - £900

PLEASE NOTE: This has been discounted to zero.

Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

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