Kirkby Thore hospitality venue available to purchase

Dating back to the early 1800s, The Bridge is a substantial detached property that has undergone significant investment and renovation in recent years. Previously operating as a restaurant and bar, the property includes a dining area with mezzanine, a spacious commercial kitchen, ample parking, and three‑bedroom owners’ accommodation.

Strategically positioned on the A66, a key arterial route through the North, the property benefits from easy access to major visitor destinations including the Lake District National Park, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Hadrian’s Wall.

Currently vacant, The Bridge offers scope for redevelopment or repositioning under new ownership. Potential future uses include a roadside retail or farm shop-style operation, an EV charging hub with café, or a takeaway or drive‑through concept, subject to the relevant planning consents, or alternatively reinstatement as a hospitality venue.

Marslie McGregor, Senior Business Agent – Pubs & Restaurants at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, commented, “The Bridge is a truly exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a prominent and flexible site along one of the region’s busiest routes. Its character, strong roadside position and scope for redevelopment mean it has fantastic potential, whether reimagined as a hospitality venue, a retail-led concept, or an innovative roadside offering. Opportunities with this level of visibility and versatility on the A66 are incredibly rare, so we expect strong interest from a broad range of operators.”

The Bridge is on the market with a freehold asking price of £425,000.

For more information about this property, click here: Vacant Freehold Restaurant and Bar | Christie & Co

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