An historic York pub is set for an upgrade.
Lendal Cellars, the subterranean bar found next to the Guildhall and Mansion House, is looking to make changes inside and out.
Owners Greene King have just submitted a planning application to City of York Council.
“The proposed works seek to ensure the public house will continue to be a vibrant destination, assisting in helping to retain and attract new patrons,” planning documents say.
Lendal Cellars opened as a pub in 1984 in the 17th and 18th century cellars that formerly acted as storage vaults for wine merchants Messrs J & G Oldfield.
It is Grade II listed. “The proposed alterations have been designed to preserve and respect the historic fabric of the existing public house whilst providing much needed updates to provide patrons with a better customer experience to support the site’s viability,” the application states.
Under the proposals, the main bar would be updated with a new backfitting, counter and glazed screen.
The floor in the bar area would be replaced with “Altro safety flooring and vinyl flooring to adjacent areas”.
New seating and booths would be added, with glazed screens separating the dining booths.
New lighting would be installed and the toilets refurbished.
Outside, a refurbishment of the beer garden is proposed.
This would include “a new external bar with stainless steel counter, cedar cladding, and lockable service hatch”.
There’d be new lights and festoon lighting, new furniture and planters, and umbrellas with integrated heating and lighting.
“It is considered that the proposed development will enhance the appearance and operation of the public house, providing sensitive upgrades that preserve the building’s special architectural and historic interest,” the plans say.
You can read and comment on the plans here.
