The building of a popular North East seaside pub has been put on the market for £500,000.

The Rattler, located on Sea Road, South Shields, is offered for sale by estate agents Christie & Co.

Currently tenanted, the property is presented as a long leasehold interest, with the tenure extending 125 years from January 1986.

Estate agents describe the Rattler as an "incredibly well invested pub and restaurant business" situated in a "prime spot on South Shields sea front".

They note that the pub has become an "integral part of a long established licensed circuit".

The pub is located close to various leisure and hospitality venues along Sea Road.

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It is split into three main areas: the bar, restaurant, and conservatory, which collectively seat up to 200 customers.

The total capacity, including standing room, is around 300.

The agents add that the property has been decorated in a "modern and contemporary style", with around half a million pounds of investment injected into it over the past three years.

Beyond the internal space, the Rattler also boasts a split-level external trading area at the rear, complete with a fully-equipped outdoor bar, live music stage, and a range of food kiosks.

The outdoor area has a total seating capacity of around 800, with a standing capacity of an additional 300.

The pub also has a chargeable car park adjacent to it, with space for 45 cars.

Estate agents highlight the "impeccable location" of the Rattler at the heart of a popular licensed circuit, making it a destination venue in its own right.

The area draws a large crowd of tourists and locals throughout the year, particularly during peak months.