Ox & Plough, Washington

Property Description

The Ox & Plough is an established community pub located in the town of Washington, Tyne & Wear. Historically part of County Durham, it is the ancestral settlement of the Washington family, which George Washington descended from. Located on an community estate surrounded by families and alongside the local parade of shops establishes the Ox & Plough as hub of the community. Access via local busses which run frequently with stops alongside the pub and the benefits of a shared community car park provides a huge boost to this site, alongside the surrounding woodland which is ideal for walkers and with the nearest pub almost a mile away increases the opportunity to drive footfall from the surrounding households.   Pub Layout The Ox & Plough benefits from two separate trading areas. The main bar area is home to televised sports, darts board and pool table. The fixed seating along the walls mixed with high bar stools and loose tables and chairs provide the informal feel. The lounge area which has been tastefully refurbished is enhanced by the predominant bar, traditional furnishings and log burner providing a warm and inviting feel. A few steps leads into a small raised area with a mixture of fixed & loose seating with access to French doors leading out to the beer garden which has beautiful views overlooking the woodland area directly behind the pub. Site benefits from the community car park making this the perfect destination food site.

Trading Style

The Ox & Plough is a popular community local offering an excellent range of food and drink. Predominantly the Ox & Plough is wet led with pool and darts teams, live televised sports and live music/karaoke increasing weekly trade. Site currently offers traditional food menu however with a more affordable offering alongside a children’s menu this has the scope to change the wet/dry balance and increase footfall. There is scope to grow the sports teams and market private functions such maximising the use of the large lounge which could be used as a separate function room introducing local charity events can only establish The Ox& Plough as the hub of the community.

 

 

 

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