There are currently four watering holes on the market for anyone wanting to be part of the town’s pub trade.
And there are a large number of commercial premises on sale including former restaurants, sandwich shops and industrial premises looking for new owners.
Here are 12 pubs and business premises currently listed on sites including Rightmove and Zoopla online.
Details are correct at the time of publication.
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Some of the pubs and business premises on sale in Hartlepool. Photo: Mail
. Unit A2, Navigation Point, Hartlepool marina
This cafe/restaurant at the heart of Hartlepool marina is listed for sale for £135,000 or lease at £15,000 per annum on website zoopla. The premises comprise ground floor open plan bar with supporting drinks cellar and kitchen. Photo: Mark Payne
. Stranton works
The former Stranton works building in Greatham Street is up for sale seeking offers in the region of £300,000 on zoopla. The three-storey building has been empty for some time. Photo: Mark Payne
. 23 Parkview Industrial Estate
This unit at 23 Parkview Industrial Estate, Hartlepool, is listed as an industrial investment for sale on rightmove seeking offers in the region of £650,000. The premises provide a large open workshop / warehouse with mezzanine storage accommodation. Photo: Mark Payne
5. 91 Elwick Road, Hartlepool
The freehold of this building is for sale on zoopla for around £85,000, or by lease at a rent of £8,000 per annum. It comprises ground floor sales area and former living accommodation above. Photo: Mark Payne
6. Princess Helena, Whitby Street
The long-established Princess Helena pub is marketed online for sale for £150,000. Its listing states: "The business is not trading at present but could be reopened with minimal investment." Photo: Mark Payne
7. 21-23 Whitby Street
Virtually next door to the Princess Helena is this former Indian restaurant for sale. It has an asking price of £99,000 and is said to be suitable for a variety of uses subject to obtaining any necessary local authority consents. Photo: Mark Payne
8. 17 Victoria Road
Home of The Vinery sandwich shop in Hartlepool town centre for a number of years, the business is listed for sale on zoopla for £10,000. The price includes all fixtures and fittings. Photo: Mark Payne