THE coronavirus pandemic has hit the pub industry hard, forcing many to close their doors.

Businesses owners that did get through lockdown might have decide to close their pub doors for personal reasons, or to move onto other business ventures.

As a result, there are a lot of pubs listed for sale in County Durham, each of them with unique features and characteristics- do you have what it takes to own one of them?

Here are five County Durham pubs for sale on Rightmove.

The Northern Echo: The Sutton Arms (Photo: Rightmove)The Sutton Arms (Photo: Rightmove)

Could you be the next proud owner of The Sutton Arms?

This large pub and restaurant could be a lucrative investment to a savvy business owner.

The Northern Echo: Inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)Inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)

Post-Covid, the pub can seat around 80 people- but up to 40 more when social distancing measures relax.

As well as the pub itself, the next lucky owner will have a three bedroom flat on the first floor of the property.

Learn more on Rightmove.

The Travellers Rest, Consett
£500,000

The Northern Echo: The Travellers Rest (Photo: Rightmove)The Travellers Rest (Photo: Rightmove)

This pub is being listed for sale as the current owners want to retire.

It has an annual turnover of £700,000 and is situated on a very busy main road.

The Northern Echo: A peek inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)A peek inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)

The pub is described as a self-starter- all it needs is a new owner to keep the successful business going.

Could you be the new owner? Find out more on Rightmove.

The Jolly Farmers, Stockton-On-Tees
£275,000

The Northern Echo: The Jolly Farmers (Photo: Rightmove)The Jolly Farmers (Photo: Rightmove)

Do you have what it takes to transform The Jolly Farmers into a lucrative pub?

The property itself is fairly large, with a pool room and four bedroom private living accommodation.

The Northern Echo: The inside of the pub is fairly large (Photo: Rightmove)The inside of the pub is fairly large (Photo: Rightmove)

The open plan bar can seat up to 25 people with additional standing areas at the central bar.

Curious to learn more? Visit the Rightmove listing.

Lacey’s Bar/Pub, Bishop Auckland
£250,000

The Northern Echo: Lacey's has a DJ booth (Photo: Rightmove)Lacey's has a DJ booth (Photo: Rightmove)

Interested in a pub with a bit of music?

Lacey’s has a DJ booth and a dance floor for customers to party the night away.

The Northern Echo: Inside Lacey's (Photo: Rightmove)Inside Lacey's (Photo: Rightmove)

They also have a late license and can stay open until the early hours.

Attached to the property is a two bedroom flat for the owner to stay.

Find out more about this listing on Rightmove.

The Crown and Thistle,  Stanley
£225,000

The Northern Echo: The Crown & Thistle (Photo: Rightmove)The Crown & Thistle (Photo: Rightmove)

The current owners of this pub have listed it for sale as they want to settle down and retire.

However, a young and eager owner could breathe new life into the property.

The Northern Echo: A look inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)A look inside the pub (Photo: Rightmove)

It’s currently a ‘wet pub’ but the new owners could generate more income and trade by serving food and developing the business further.

Find out more about this pub on Rightmove.