A record-breaking world traveller is looking to expand his York café’s offering to include evening drinks.

Former Guinness World Record holder Gevish Kheddo said he wanted to offer wine and cheese at his Snazzy Brew café.

Mr Kheddo, who was once the youngest person to have travelled to every European country, added he hoped to offer a unique alternative to pubs and bars for international customers.

It comes after Mr Kheddo lodged a bid with City of York Council to licence the High Petergate café for sales of alcohol.

He has applied for a licence covering the ground floor and basement areas of the premises for opening hours of 8.30am to 11pm.

Gevish Kheddo behind the counter of his Snazzy Brew café in High Petergate, York. Picture: Gevish KheddoGevish Kheddo behind the counter of his Snazzy Brew café in High Petergate, York. Picture: Gevish Kheddo

Snazzy Brew would be permitted to serve alcohol between 11am and 11pm if the licence is approved.

The café, which opened in March, currently opens to the public between 9.30am and 5pm, seven days a week.

Mr Kheddo said the success of the café since its opening had encouraged him to expand the business’ offering.

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He added he hoped it would offer customers a relaxed evening drinking experience inspired by his travels around the Mediterranean.

The café owner said: “Since opening the café one thing that I’ve felt is missing in York is a late night place for coffee.

Snazzy Brew in High PetergateSnazzy Brew in High Petergate

“I’ve travelled to countries like Greece and Spain where there were places where people could sit and have a coffee and a drink in the evening rather than going to a bar.

“Most of our clients are tourists who are looking for that kind of experience so I thought why don’t we serve some wine and cheese later on in the day.

“We’re not a pub but the plan is to become somewhere where people could come for a wine or spritz before they go out for dinner or just to chill.

“We’re very happy with how business is going so far and now we’re looking to expand so that we can offer some unique services that don’t necessarily overlap with what other places in York are offering.

“Running a café isn’t much different from travelling in many ways, it keeps you busy and you get to meet people from all over the world every single day.

“I’ve met people from Colombia, the USA, Argentina and other countries and it’s given me the chance to speak Spanish and French.

“Our cuisine’s mostly British-style food and our customers also come for home-made cakes.

“We’re very environmentally aware so we try to only source and serve food that’s produced locally or nationally.”

The licence application is open to public comment until Wednesday, September 25.