Bedfords Brasserie & Bar, Old Post Office Yard, Norwich, Norfolk

LANDMARK RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF NORWICH LANES

Bedford's presents a rare opportunity to create a distinctive destination restaurant within one of Norwich’s most characterful historic buildings.

Extending to approximately 3,000 sq ft (278 sq m), the premises are arranged over basement, ground and first-floor levels, offering a series of distinctive but complementary hospitality spaces.

The atmospheric vaulted basement crypt—designated as a Scheduled Monument—provides a memorable setting for a bar, restaurant dining or private events. The ground floor offers the potential for a welcoming bar and open kitchen at the heart of the restaurant, while the impressive open roof structure and exposed historic timbers create a dramatic first-floor dining room.

The premises also benefit from licensed external seating, providing a valuable outdoor presence within Norwich Lanes—an established centre of Norwich’s independent dining and evening economy, attracting customers from across the city and wider region.

Existing accommodation includes a substantial bar, multiple seating zones, ancillary accommodation and a designated commercial kitchen area. The kitchen is not currently fitted out and will require installation and equipping by the incoming operator.

The flexible layout provides an experienced operator with the opportunity to create its own restaurant-led concept across three highly distinctive floors.

This is an exceptional opportunity to reposition and revitalise one of Norwich’s most recognisable hospitality venues.

Rent: £50,000 per annum exclusive (guide)

The quoting rent is subject to covenant strength, proposed concept and lease structure.

The images are computer-generated and AI-assisted artist’s impressions illustrating one potential restaurant concept. They are indicative only and do not represent the property’s current condition or prescribe an operator’s proposed design. Interested parties should rely upon their own inspection and enquiries.