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Grand designs! 24 pictures inside York’s Viking bar, now expanded over three floors

Valhalla has now opened its new-look bar, now expanded over three floors.

The transformation, first revealed in YorkMix three weeks ago, has seen the Viking bar turn two modern flats on the first and second floor into something that a Norseman or woman would instantly recognise.

Using reclaimed historic stone, floorboards, wooden beams and more, owners Vincent Roberts and Matt Bedingham have turned a 20th century building on Patrick Pool into something from 1,000 years ago.

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The first floor now has its own small bar along side a large seating area. With flickering candles and skulls, it has an atmosphere all of its own.

And there’s a smaller Cosy Room, which lives up to its name with a feature fireplace and leather sofa and armchairs.

Using local craftspeople and artists, Matt and Vincent have created something remarkable during the lockdown. And YorkMix has chronicled the changes in pictures.

So here, in true Grand Designs style, are some of the shots of work in progress – and how it looks today, in all its finished glory!

How it started…
How it’s going
The first floor
It has taken months of work
A nice view too!
The candles add atmosphere
The upstairs bar
Another view
A snug window seat
Early work
And this is how the Cosy Room looks now
A doorway takes shape
And this is how it looks today
Tonnes of beams were brought in
And stonework too
The fireplace takes shape
And how it looks now
This was how the second floor began
And how it is now
The chandelier is unique
It’s a great new function room
With a dramatic Odin mural
The exterior of Valhalla
Get along when you can!