THE owners of two bars in the centre of York have applied to set up an outdoor eating and drinking area outside their premises.

Andrew and Sally Dunn, who operate the Biltmore Bar and Grill and Oscars Wine Bar and Bistro on the corner of Swinegate and Back Swinegate, want to allow open-air dining and drinking during times when the streets outside are closed to traffic.

They have applied to City of York Council for permission to set up the area, which would run from 11am to 4pm on weekdays, 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturdays and noon to 4pm on Sundays.