NORWICH RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 28TH BIRTHDAY
A Norwich restaurant which has become a city institution is celebrating its 28th birthday – making it one of the longest-standing eateries in the city.
The Last Wine Bar and Restaurant, in St George’s Street, opened its doors on 23rd April 1990 (appropriately enough, St George’s Day).
Situated in a former Victorian shoe factory (hence the name – it refers to shoe ‘lasts’, used in the manufacturing process), the Last is still owned and run by founder James Sawrey-Cookson, along with his stepson Ecky Limon.
“In the fickle world of restaurants, we are proud of reaching another birthday – 28 years is a long time indeed in this business,” said Mr Sawrey-Cookson. “Over that period The Last has become an irreplaceable part of the city’s food and drink scene – it’s fair to say it is now a Norwich institution.
“Over those 28 years, we have tried to keep the same ethos: great food, an eclectic and interesting wine list, and above all a warm personal welcome and a distinctive atmosphere. We are extremely fortunate to have won a large army of very loyal customers, many of whom have been coming here since we first opened our doors.”
The Last recently unveiled its newly-refurbished ground floor restaurant, which has been redecorated to reflect the cosy atmosphere of the ever-popular bar area, with bold colours, a feature wall made up of wine box ends, and new lighting.