Historic Restaurant/Brewery Space
76-78 Franklin Street, Norwich, CT 06360
- Added:
- Nov 5, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 205
- Last Refresh:
- May 29 at 11:06 pm
Property Features for 76-78 Franklin Street
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Lease
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- CC
- Interior features
- Handicap Design
- Exterior features
- Storage Building,Sidewalk,Doors - 10-15 ft,Outside Storage Area,Door Sign
- Accessibility
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 5,648 SF
- Lot size
- 0.90 Acres
Utilities
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Hot Water(Heating), Heat Pump (Heating), Natural Gas
- Cooling system
- Heat Pump
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1865
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Flooring type
- Carpet - Full, Wood
- Additional Structures
- Storage
Listing agent Jeff Brewer (860) 510-9381
Listing office Compass Connecticut, LLC 5 Essex Square, Guilford, CT (860) 767-5390
Listing date Nov 5, 2025
MLS# 24129968
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HighLights
- Historic restaurant/brewery space in operation since the 1860s as Andrew Wilson's Saloon, documented as the oldest continuously operating bar in CT.
- Previously operated as a restaurant/brewery ('These Guys Brewery') and is equipped and functioning as such.
- Notable history as a Speakeasy during Prohibition.
- Former music venue with performances by famous musicians (Stevie Ray Vaughn, Matt Guitar Murphy, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, Blue Oyster Cult, Neil Young, Dave Van Ronk, New Riders of the Purple Sage).
- Featured in the movie 'Everybody Wins' starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger.
- Includes handicap design and accessible approach with ramp.
Overview
This restaurant space, located at 76-78 Franklin Street in Norwich, CT, is available for lease. The 5,648 square feet property was most recently operated as "These Guys Brewery" and is equipped and functioning as a Restaurant/Brewery. The space has a rich history, opening in the 1860s as Andrew Wilson's Saloon. It is documented as the oldest continuously operating Bar in CT. During Prohibition, it functioned as a Speakeasy. In more recent years, it served as a music venue. The property is zoned CC. The lot size is 0.9 acres. Rent is $5,200 per month, plus real property taxes and utilities.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Norwich Appliance Repair ...
Home Appliance Store
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- Billy Wilson's Ageing Still — 57 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
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- bar — 86 Water St, Norwich, CT 06360
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Norwich
- County
- New London
- State
- Connecticut
- Longitude
- -72.074305
- Latitude
- 41.525837
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - Equipped restaurant/brewery space with a rich history in Norwich, CT.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 76-78 Franklin Street Norwich, CT.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $5,200 /Mo.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic restaurant/brewery space in operation since the 1860s as Andrew Wilson's Saloon, documented as the oldest continuously operating bar in CT.; Previously operated as a restaurant/brewery ('These Guys Brewery') and is equipped and functioning as such.; Notable history as a Speakeasy during Prohibition.
