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Try Market Halls’ proposals to transform Stonebow House into a family friendly food market hall dining experience have been welcomed by City of York Council’s Licensing Committee which has approved its application.

“This is great news for York and will breathe new life into this former eyesore,” said David Laycock, Regional Development for Try Market Halls. “This will be a new social city hub where both locals and visitors of all ages can eat, meet, experience amazing food and plan their time to get the most out of their visit to the city.

“It is vital that York can respond to the growing demand from visitors and residents alike as it continues to grow as one of the country’s leading tourist destinations, recently named as second in popularity only to London.

“We listened carefully to the understandable concerns of nearby residents who clearly had a very bad experience from previous tenants operating a night club with licensing until 4am. We have taken on board their feedback and have a very different style of business. This will be an asset to revitalising this part of York and I believe it will be enjoyed just as much by residents as it will by visitors.”

Try Market Halls reassured the Licensing Committee that it would ensure that the plans and measures proposed to minimise any disturbance from the new site would be applied and maintained.

York Business Improvement District has supported the application by Try Market Halls. Its Executive Director Andrew Lowson said: “I believe that this high quality venture will be an experience that will add value to our city centre.  I have spoken to professional services in the city who say it will be great place to meet and do business and I also think it will draw in local people due to the choice of food and its unique proposition.  The operator’s two current venues are Fulham and Victoria in London, so it is credit to the city that this high end brand has chosen York.”

Try Market Halls will now review its development schedule and announce its revised timeline for York in due course, which it is estimated will create over a hundred new jobs

Whilst every Market Hall is entirely unique, each is curated to showcase the best food and drink an area has to offer, in permanent and covered locations. From the general aesthetic of the building to the choice of the traders, each Market Hall feels connected to its area.

The team works with leading restaurants, new talent, small businesses and local suppliers, engaging with neighbourhood restaurants and chefs. Each venue is designed to integrate with the local community through events programmes and schools outreach. The sites are as environmentally sound as possible with plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery, replacing the disposable tableware that have become synonymous with street food.