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Property Description
Rent is 5,200 per month plus real property taxes and utilities. This restaurant available for lease at 76-78 Franklin Street in Norwich, CT. It was most recently operated by "These Guys Brewery" equipped and functioning as a Restaurant/Brewery. The space is historic. It opened in the 1860s as Andrew Wilson's Saloon. It is documented as the oldest continuously operating Bar in CT. During Prohibition it was a Speakeasy serving the rich and famous of Norwich. In more recent years, it was a music venue with major rock stars performing, drinking and eating at the bar. A partial list includes Stevie Ray Vaughn, Matt Guitar Murphy of the Blues Brothers, members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, and Blue Oyster Cult as well as country rock and jazz musicians, Neil Young, Dave Van Ronk and New Riders of the Purple Sage. And, the bar itself was featured in "Everybody Wins" starring Nick Nolte and Debra Winger.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for MLS# 24129968
General
- Price: $5,200
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Lease
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24129968
- Updated: 12/19/2025
- Added to Site: 72 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: Five Years
- Lease Terms: Per Month
Interior
- Interior Features: Handicap Design
- Flooring: Wall-To-Wall Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Restrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage Building, Sidewalk, Doors - 10-15 ft, Outside Storage Area, Door Sign
Location
- County: New London
- Neighborhood: Franklin Square
- Driving Directions: Exit 14 CT 82 to Downtown. Right on Main St to traffic circle, take 2nd exit onto Franklin St. 76-78 Franklin St is on the left, 600' up. Parking lot is just past the North edge of the building on the left.
Community
- Community Name: Franklin Square
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Gas on Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Electric, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas, Cable Available
Structural Information
- Roof: Rubber
- Ceiling Height: 10
- Disability Access: Bath Grab Bars, Hallways 36+ Inches Wide, Handicap Parking
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 5,648
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Current Bldg. Use: Restaurant
- Office: 2,010 Sq. Ft.
- Retail: 2,468 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1865
Unit Information
- # Tenants: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.9
- Frontage: Municipal Street
- Frontage Feet: 33
- Present Use: Restaurant
- Potential Use: Restaurant
- Zoning: CC
- Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, All Utilities, Cable TV, Electricity, Heat, Hot Water, Liability Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, Security System, Taxes Over Base
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Brochure
- Property ID: 2415724
Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC, Jeff Brewer and Compass Connecticut, LLC, Amanda Lamborn
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Schools
Schools serving MLS# 24129968
School District:Norwich School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John M. Moriarty School 20 Lawler Lane, Norwich, CT 06360 | K-5 | 3.2 mi |
Kelly Middle School 25 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for MLS# 24129968
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/05/2025
Listed
$5,200
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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MLS# 24129968, Norwich, CT 06360 (MLS# 24129968) is a Commercial Lease property. MLS# 24129968 is currently listed for $5,200 and was received on November 05, 2025. Want to learn more about MLS# 24129968? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Lease real estate for sale in Norwich? You can browse all Norwich real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

