NOMADEReal Estate

$5,200

Active

76-78 Franklin Street

Norwich, Connecticut, 06360 · New London County

5,648

Sq Ft

1865

Built

MLS # 24129968

Price / Sq Ft

$1

Property Type

Commercial For Lease

Lot Size

0.9

Class

Property

About This Property

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.

Property Details

76-78 Franklin Street, Norwich Connecticut 06360 — Commercial For Lease listed at $5,200.

At a Glance

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Bedrooms

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Bathrooms

5,648

Sq Ft

0.9

Lot Size

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Garage

1865

Year Built

The Details

Property TypeCommercial For Lease
NeighborhoodNew London
Address76-78 Franklin Street
MLS Number24129968
Year Built1865
Square Footage5,648
Lot Size0.9
Water SourcePublic Water Connected

Property Details

Property Features

ADACompliant YN1
Cooling SystemHeat Pump
Exterior FeaturesStorage Building,Sidewalk,Doors - 10-15 ft,Outside Storage Area,Door Sign
FlooringWall-to-Wall Carpet,Wood
Foundation TypeConcrete,Masonry
Handicap FeaturesBath Grab Bars,Hallways 36+ Inches Wide,Handicap Parking
Heat Fuel TypeElectric,Natural Gas
Heat TypeGas on Gas,Heat Pump,Hot Water
Interior FeaturesHandicap Design
Roof InformationRubber

Building Details

Ceiling Height10
Numberof Restrooms3
Numberof Stories2
Sq Ft Retail4566
Sq Ft SourcePublic Records
Total Numberof Units2

Location & Community

DirectionsExit 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.
LocationUrban
NeighborhoodFranklin Square

All Photos (22)

Affordability Calculator

$5,200

Down Payment$1,040
Loan Amount$4,160
Principal & Interest$26/mo
Property Tax$5/mo
Insurance$100/mo
Est. Monthly$131/mo

Listing Agent

J

Jeff Brewer

Compass Connecticut, LLC

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Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCommercial For Lease
ClassProperty
MLS #24129968
Last Updated2026-03-19