Falcon, Prudhoe

The Falcon is situated in a tranquil yet accessible location on the outskirts of Prudhoe, offering a spacious, detached setting with ample parking. Prudhoe, nestled in Northumberland, lies just 11 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne and 11 miles east of Hexham. The town is located just south of the River Tyne, perched on a steep, north-facing hill within the scenic Tyne Valley. Prudhoe combines the charm of a rural town with great transport links, making it an attractive place for both businesses and residents seeking a balance of convenience and a peaceful setting. The diverse demographic, ongoing housing development, and strong connectivity add to the area’s appeal as a growing community. Prudhoe is conveniently located near the A695, which connects it to Newcastle and the A1, making it easy to commute to surrounding areas. Several bus routes serve the town, linking it to Newcastle, Hexham, and the Metro Centre. The town’s railway station on the Tyne Valley Line provides regular services to Newcastle and Carlisle, operated by Northern Trains, further connecting Prudhoe to regional and national travel networks.

Pub Layout

The Falcon pub has been well-maintained, with excellent décor and a warm, welcoming ambiance offering a charming and inviting space, with a large open-plan trading area designed to cater to a variety of guests. The pub’s interior features a perfect mix of wooden and tiled floors, creating a warm and rustic atmosphere, it includes a variety of seating options—bench seating, high poser tables, and bar stools, giving customers flexibility in how they relax or socialise. Large patio doors open up to a beautiful outdoor decking area, perfect for the summer months. The interior is carefully balanced with areas of carpeted and wooden floors, making it ideal for both food service and casual drinks. The dining areas are complemented by small booths and low-level seating, perfect for intimate meals or relaxed get-togethers. The dark wooden bar brings in traditional charm, which is beautifully paired with more chic elements, striking the perfect balance between classic pub style and modern elegance. Outside and you’ll find a beautiful garden space. In front of the building, the grassed area is dotted with wooden benches and iron tables, creating a rustic yet comfortable feel. The addition of heated umbrellas and festoon lighting makes the space cosy year-round, while a small raised decked area just outside the patio doors with iron tables offers an intimate spot for guests to enjoy their drinks or meals in the warmer months. The pub is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen and a dedicated carvery space, providing everything needed for the dining experience. With a large car park offering ample parking spaces, it’s a perfect destination for locals and visitors.

The Falcon Pub is a lively, food-led venue that has quickly become a local favourite thanks to its prime location and a strong food offer. The pub has built a loyal customer base through its popular daytime bingo sessions, attracting regulars who enjoy both the game. In addition to its daytime appeal, The Falcon offers a diverse range of evening entertainment, including live music and quiz nights, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This combination of great food, engaging activities, and a strong sense of community keeps the pub bustling throughout the week, making it a dynamic and vibrant local community pub.

Private Accommodation

The private accommodation consists of two double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and lounge all in great condition.

Annual Rent: £TBC

Security Deposit: £5,000

Working Capital: £2,000

Stock: £5,000

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation –  funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.

Admiral Taverns is seeking a Licensee with a balance of excellent catering skills, customer service, and the vision to grow the pub’s offerings while staying closely connected to the locals. A strong catering experience is essential as food is the key driver for success at The Falcon and maintaining high standards and delivering an exceptional dining experience will keep customers coming back. A deep knowledge of the local area is also highly valuable, allowing you to better connect with the community and tailor your offerings to local preferences. While food remains the core focus, there is significant potential to expand the pub’s social and entertainment offerings. Engaging local pub teams for darts, alongside continuing popular events like quiz nights and live entertainment, will not only boost foot traffic but also enhance the pub’s reputation. Effective marketing will be key to driving both food sales and overall business growth. You’ll need to be proactive in using local marketing strategies, social media, and in-house events to promote and attract customers. A well-rounded approach that includes customer service, strong food offerings, and innovative marketing will be essential for success as the Licensee at The Falcon.

Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie.  If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase.  Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – This sum of money will be held on your account and will be returned to you on exiting of the pub based on your final account balance and the condition of the property.  Our standard deposit is 25% of the headline rent.  On occasion, we can negotiate a lower security deposit with the aim to build up to our full deposit on a long term agreement.

Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business.

Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened.

Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost – £63.33 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement.  This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

*Zero Business Rates – Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *