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Jul 2024
Harrogate's Little Ale House submits plans for new pub
The owners of The Little Ale House in Harrogate have submitted plans to expand into York.
The independent craft ale micropub on Cheltenham Crescent was established in 2016 by husband-and-wife team, Richard and Danni Park.
The business aims to bring a traditional pub to the heart of the spa town by celebrating local ales and providing a place to socialise without distractions such as TVs and background noise.
Plans have been submitted by Mr Park to City Of York Council to open a pub in one of the city’s premier streets, Stonegate.
The bar would occupy the unit formerly occupied by another Harrogate business — Bettys.
The first and second floors of 46, 48 and 50 Stonegate have been empty since Bettys ceased trading there in spring 2021.
The buildings are still owned by Bettys & Taylors and the shop premises on the ground floor of 46 Stonegate are now occupied by another local business, Harrogate Tipple.
Another craft ale pub — The House of Trembling Madness — occupies the ground floor of 48 – 50 and the rear half of the first floor.
Harrogate Tipple, Stonegate, York
Mr Park told the Stray Ferret that the York bar could have a different name to the Harrogate one. He added:
It will be a similar vibe to The Little Ale House, and we will collaborate with Harrogate Tipple who are on the ground floor of the building. We aim to create a relaxed place serving high-quality beers, wine, whiskey and gins.
He added the neighboring bars on Stonegate would complement each other and drive traffic to the area.
He said:
It is just the right time and the right opportunity, but it is still in the early stages. I wanted to diversify where we are based. York already has a great real ale scene and the building matches our aesthetic and atmospheric feel.
Little Ale House interior
Planning documents state:
The owners of The Little Ale House business are not only passionate about traditional pubs but also historic buildings, therefore the opportunity to open a pub in 46, 48 and 50 Stonegate was a natural pairing.
Given the significance of the building, Grade II* listed, careful consideration has been given to planning of the pub so that minimal alterations are required to the historic fabric.
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