York Tap

Location: York

Client: Pivovar Ltd (Jamie Hawksworth and John Holdsworth)

Designer: Andy Thornton Ltd

Breathing new life into an old building by restoring its original features when possible and replicating them when it isn’t is something we specialise in. Our latest pub fit-out – at the York Tap - is testament to our craftsmanship and attention to detail, as is customer Pivovar's ongoing custom and the success of Sheffield Tap, a previous project we completed for them.

Situated at York Railway Station, York Tap sells 32 draft beers and ciders and 20 cask ales and possesses much of the buildings original woodwork, cast iron columns, timber fretwork, stained glass ceiling, terrazzo floor and fireplace surrounds.  All were sympathetically restored by our experienced contracts team after we were commissioned to carry out the restoration and refurbishment project, with the original features providing much of the inspiration.

As well as restoring what we could, we also designed, manufactured and installed the magnificent period-style island bar counter and back-fitting. We incorporated four existing columns into the circular bar counter, which features a panelled counter with decorative fluted columns and brass footrail.  The back bar fitting includes an arched pediment with two clocks, turned columns and partition wall clad in panelling to house beer pythons.

We also made a stained glass ceiling dome to replicate an existing one and stained glass windows to replace those that could not be saved and for decorative use over the top of the entrance.

The entrance itself is adapted from a reclaimed antique revolving doorway similar to the buildings original entrance. We modified the doors to meet strict fire regulations and removed two of its doors for use elsewhere in the pub.

We also manufactured and fitted curved button back banquette seating booths, and supplied bentwood chairs and bar stools, tables, brasserie-style pendant lighting and customised bar post lights.

And as homage to the York Tap’s former existence and the inspiration for its refurbishment, the old photographs hang proudly on its walls.

Images

• Welcome to York Tap
  Walk through the reclaimed revolving door into a real ale haven where old meets new.
• Original features
  Iron fretwork, cast iron columns and the terrazzo floor were sympathetically restored.
• Stained glass dome
  We manufactured and installed this beautiful stained glass ceiling dome.
• Take a seat
  Classic bentwood bar stools line the period-style island bar with its fine selection of ales.
• The back bar
  The back bar includes arched pediments with clocks, turned columns and glass shelving.
• Restored stained glass
  We restored much of the buildings stained glass, including this ceiling dome.
• Antique fire surround
  We restored the buildings original fire surrounds to make warm and impressive features.
• The bar
  The panelled bar front has fluted columns and brass footrails and brackets.
• Quality ale
  Quality fittings, like this solid bar top, are worthy of the quality ales on tap.
• York Tap
  The Edwardian building at York Railway Station is now restored to its former glory.