Jesmond Student Pub | Delivery Kitchen | 220 SQFT

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Jesmond, newcastle · 220 sqft · Hygiene Rating: 4/5

15,000 students within half a mile during term time

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About This Kitchen

The Clayton Road end of Jesmond, between Osborne Road and the West Jesmond Metro, is the densest student residential zone in the North East. Purpose-built student accommodation blocks and converted Victorian houses create a population that swells dramatically during term time. Late-night delivery demand here runs from 8pm through to 1am, seven days a week during term.

There are approximately 15,000 students living within a half-mile radius of this pub during term time. The wet sales — over seven grand a week — are driven almost entirely by the under-25 demographic who treat this venue as an extension of their living room between September and June. The current food offer is nothing: crisps, nuts, and a vending machine. The demand for proper food is obvious.

The kitchen has been dormant since 2024 when the previous operator left for a standalone site on Jesmond Road. All equipment stays. The griddle-and-fryer setup is purpose-built for high-volume student food — smash burgers, loaded fries, chicken strips. The previous concept priced everything under £8 and the landlord estimates it turned over around £3,200/week in food sales during term time. Delivery is the main play here. All three platforms are already registered at this address, and riders from the Osborne Road circuit know the venue. The service hatch into the bar means dine-in customers order at the bar and collect — no front-of-house staff needed. The 3-month break clause is important. Summer and Easter are quiet — the student population drops by roughly 80% and with it goes the food demand. Plan your cash flow accordingly. Build reserves during term time and consider closing the kitchen during the summer break if the numbers don't justify staffing costs.

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Equipment

Flat-top griddle
Double deep fryer
Four-burner range
Undercounter fridge
Undercounter freezer

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Amenities

Service hatch to bar area
Late licence — venue open until 2am
Dart boards and pool table

Pricing

From £850/mo

Fixed Rent

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Contract: 12 months with 3-month break clause

Availability: 7 days, 4pm–midnight (extended to 1am Fri-Sat)

Venue Details

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Delivery: Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat

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