Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

The Black Friar Cafe

The Black Friar Cafe is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 27 May 1949. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 0% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Black Friar Cafe
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1243260
Date first listed	27 May 1949
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.13527, -1.52195 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1243260

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near The Black Friar Cafe

Name	Grade	Distance
26, Kirkgate	II	14 m
10 and 11, Kirkgate	II	18 m
14 and 15, Kirkgate	II	20 m
12 and 13, Kirkgate	II	21 m
23, 24 and 25, Kirkgate	II	24 m
16 and 17, Kirkgate	II	24 m
Number 7 and Numbers 8 and 9 Kirkgate	II	27 m
1-4, Court Terrace	II	29 m
11a, Kirkgate	II	29 m
33 and 34, Kirkgate	II	32 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Friar Cafe listed?

Yes. The Black Friar Cafe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1243260, first listed on 27 May 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Black Friar Cafe?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.