A ‘Bram Stoker themed bar’ has opened in an historic former North Yorkshire post office after the conversion of the property was given the green light.
The Crown Bar, which now also features a log burner, is located in a terraced property at 100, Church Street in Whitby.
The site was formerly used as a post office but had been vacant for several years and now “invites visitors into a world where gothic fiction and local heritage collide”.
“The interior leans fully into Whitby’s connection with Dracula, wrapping guests in a moody, immersive setting that feels equal parts museum, storytelling chamber, and late-night haunt,” according to the bar’s website.
The application was approved despite Whitby Town Council raising concerns “that the proposal does not appear to provide adequate accessibility or servicing arrangements”.
“In particular, the only toilet is shown up a step with no clear step-free route from the front retail area, and no log storage has been identified on the submitted plans,” WTC added.
However, planning officers said the proposal was considered appropriate and noted that the internal alterations, including fireproofing of timbers, the installation of a log burner, and internal decorative work, did not raise any objections from the conservation officer.
