Historic Restaurant and Brewery
76-78 Franklin Street Norwich, CT 06360
For Lease
$5,200/Mo
COMMERCIAL - Norwich, CT
Property Size5,648 SF
Lot Size0.90 Acres
Days on Market261
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
- Natural Gas, Heat Pump (Heating), Hot Water(Heating)
- 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 Agency:
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(860) 767-5390
Listed By:
Jeff Brewer
(860) 510-9381
Added: Nov 5, 2025
Changed: Jul 19
Last Checked: Jul 24 at 12:06PM
MLS# 24129968
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Historic restaurant and brewery space available for lease, most recently operated by "These Guys Brewery" and operating as a Restaurant/Brewery. The building is historic and opened in the 1860s as Andrew Wilson's Saloon, documented as the oldest continuously operating Bar in Connecticut. The space has served as a speakeasy during Prohibition, and in more recent years was used as a music venue with live performances alongside food and drinks.
The property is located at 76–78 Franklin Street in Norwich, Connecticut and is listed under zoning described as CC. Rent is $5,200 per month, plus real property taxes and utilities. The property is 5,648 square feet on a 0.9-acre lot.
For additional context, the bar has been featured in "Everybody Wins" starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger, and the remarks cite performances by well-known artists across rock, country rock, and jazz.
The property is located at 76–78 Franklin Street in Norwich, Connecticut and is listed under zoning described as CC. Rent is $5,200 per month, plus real property taxes and utilities. The property is 5,648 square feet on a 0.9-acre lot.
For additional context, the bar has been featured in "Everybody Wins" starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger, and the remarks cite performances by well-known artists across rock, country rock, and jazz.
Key Highlights
- Historic restaurant/brewery space for lease at 76‑78 Franklin Street in Norwich, CT
- Rent is $5,200 per month plus real property taxes and utilities
- Most recently operated as a Restaurant/Brewery and was equipped and functioning for that use
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Property Profile
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Historic restaurant/brewery space for lease in a long-running bar building, most recently operated as These Guys Brewery.
Where is this conventional restaurant 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 for lease at 76‑78 Franklin Street in Norwich, CT; Rent is $5,200 per month plus real property taxes and utilities; Most recently operated as a Restaurant/Brewery and was equipped and functioning for that use
