The Last has been a fixture in the Norwich drinking and dining scene for over 35 years. It is now in the capable hands of Sebastian Taylor. After a career which culminated in ten years at The Ritz in London, Sebastian has returned home to Norwich to breathe new life into this cherished institution.
The Last is a buzzing wine bar and brasserie providing casual fine dining along with a superb Afternoon Tea and of course great wine, beer and cocktails! We have a delicious Menu du Jour and A la Carte menu, using only the very best produce, all in a relaxed environment. In its first two years under the stewardship of Sebastian, The Last has been finalist in four categories at the Norfolk & Suffolk Food Awards, won “Best cocktail” in both years during Norwich Cocktail Week and we were awarded 2 AA rosettes after less than six months and we are aiming for more!
The Last has three distinct areas – our Restaurant area ‘Taylors at The Last’, the Bar & Bistro and the Cellar Bar. Our menus cater across all areas so no matter where you choose to sit you will benefit from the same great food, drink, and service. We are passionate about the great suppliers and producers that we have in Norfolk. We are committed to quality and sustainability and choose suppliers because they care about what they do as much as we do. We pride ourselves on using fresh, seasonal produce and our menus change frequently in line with seasonal availability. Great food is only a half of the equation though; no night out is complete without exemplary service. Building on Sebastian’s experience at The Ritz – the very definition of exemplary service – The Last has friendly and knowledgeable staff who can explain the menu and suggest the very best drink choices to accompany your food.
And if you’re thinking of holding your special event or wedding reception at one of the city’s most iconic hospitality venues – just call – we LOVE celebrations! We’ll help you plan every detail with bespoke dining options to make it the best day ever! We can cater for intimate receptions from 20 people up to exclusive hire of The Last for 100+. Check out our sample packages on our website.
Finally, why is it called The Last? Our gorgeous building started life as a shoe factory which in 1909 was described in the press as ‘the largest boot and shoe factory under one roof in the kingdom’. A Last is the mould from which shoes and boots are then formed – from the old English word laest meaning footprint.
