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Award-winning country pub with rooms in North Pennines sold through Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Derwent Arms, a traditional pub, restaurant and hotel in the countryside bordering County Durham and Northumberland.

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Located in the charming village of Edmundbyers, in the Northeast corner of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Derwent Arms comprises a lounge bar and restaurant, as well as six luxurious ensuite letting rooms, a self-catered guest apartment, and a large beer garden.

The business is a renowned and award-winning establishment, popular among both locals and tourists visiting the area. The restaurant serves a menu focussing on seasonal and local produce, alongside a selection of local ales, and the venue hosts private events, functions and weddings all year round.

The Derwent Arms has been acquired by Valiant Pub Company, a growing hospitality company launched in 2021 by Hawthorn Leisure co-founders Gerry Carroll and Mark McGinty. The Derwent Arms is their fourth pub acquisition through Christie & Co in the Northeast, following The Keelman Arms, The Heart of Northumberland and The Railway.

David Cash, Regional Director and Marslie McGregor, Business Agent at Christie & Co handled the sale and comment: “The Derwent Arms presented a fantastic opportunity for a new owner-operator to continue the successful operation of the business. Benefitting from several income streams and with trade from both locals and tourists, the business was already well-established with excellent reviews and a good reputation. We are proud to have facilitated this sale and we are delighted to have helped Valiant Pub Company strengthen their presence in the Northeast. They have purchased The Keelman Arms in Tyneside, The Heart of Northumberland in Hexham and The Railway in Blyth through Christie & Co and have further acquisitions in the pipeline.”


For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com

Contact the agent:
Marslie McGregor, Business Agent – Pubs & Restaurants
P: 07813 072 460
E: marslie.mcgregor@christie.com

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