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*In a notification dated 30th August 1830, Mrs. Johnson informed her Friends and the Public that she had left the Grapes Tavern and removed to the George, 16 Smithfield, London. |
 Image provided by Mrs. E. H. Butt showing the remnants of the old Grapes with the new house behind . The house was engaged for Freeholders, the Friends of Sir Edward Astley, Bart. and Thomas William Coke, Esq. on Wednesday 14th April 1784, being the Day of Election. (One of 53 such houses in Norwich) Location given as `Out of St. Giles' Gates' 14th October 1815 - Mr. F. Rogers, late Mess-man from the West Norfolk Militia, informed his Friends and the Public that he had taken the Inn. Address as St. Giles Gate in 1830. As the GRAPES INN, St. Giles Gate when offered to let May 1843. (Respectable references required - Apply to Mr. Norgate at St. Stephens) The BOARS HEAD (Late GREYHOUND) was also to let and both houses were described as One Concern. For sale by auction Thursday 20th April 1843 upon the instructions of the proprietor, Mr. Johnson, who was retiring from business. `One of the best Market Houses in the City' in full trade and stables for 100 horses - Established for a Century. Containing two dining rooms, two parlours, upper sitting room, porter room, tap room, 10 sleeping rooms (making up 16 beds), pantries, store-rooms, conveniently situated bar, cooking kitchen, scullery, water closet and all convenient offices, with spacious wine, beer and coal cellars. A spacious Yard, well adapted for building upon, adjoining West End Cottage, was also for sale as a separate lot. Mr. Clare Bowles announced that he was to enter the Inn on 18th August 1843. Guinness's Dublin Stout, and Combe, Delafield & Co's. London Stout Porter, and Allsopp's India Ale would be available in Casks, Bottles and on Draught. His Opening Dinner was on Friday 3rd November 1843 following a Complete Refitting and Refurbishing. Charles Howard, late of the Kings Arms Hotel, East Dereham, announced 2nd March 1844 that he had taken the establishment and offered a Liberal Market Ordinary at Three o'clock on Saturdays. It was reported April 1847 that Ann Wiggins lived with her mother, who ran the GRAPES. (Also Ann?) Offered To Let 15th January 1848 with Early Possession. Tom Saul announced 12th February 1848 that he had taken the Inn. (In September 1845, Mr. Tom Saul, late Proprietor of the "Phenomena" Coach, sold his stock which included 20 First-rate Coach Horses) 18th January 1850 - Notice was given that all Persons who had a claim on Tom Saul, late of the Grapes Inn on 6th November 1849, who had not already put in their account, were required to do forthwith, otherwise they would be excluded from any benefit. Mr. James Royall, announced 19th January 1850, that his Opening Dinner would be held on Friday 25th January 1850. Tickets to be had at the Bar for 10s 6d. James Clarke reported that the old established Hotel had undergone a thorough repair - 21st April 1854. Bar operated here known as the GRAPES TAP in 1856 and 1865. James Clarke Announced September 1864 that the Grapes Hotel Restaurant, adjoining the Grapes Hotel, had been opened for the Sale of Cooked Provisions of every description. Home-cured Hams, Bacon, Tongues, &c. of first rate quality. A regular supply of Fresh Butter, Poultry and Eggs. Pickles of all sorts, Vinegar, &c., &c. Refreshment Rooms attached with Wines, Liquors, London & Dublin Stout, India Pale, Burton, Bullards and other Ales in high perfection. Destroyed by fire 1942. It was confirmed 1st November 1950 that the new premises were nearing completion with the intention of opening to the public from 3rd November 1950. Listed 1956 as the GRAPES BAR, (Hunter & Oliver Ltd) A letter dated 10th August 1957 stated the intention to close the public house part of the premises, but to continue with Off Licence Trade. Bar later operating as SIDEEKYS 1985 - 1987 then PLATTERS during 1987 to 1988. and finally the LAST RESORT December 1988 to closure November 1989. (Official opening January or February 1989, although trading carried out over the previous Christmas period) |
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House no. 496 on 1845 Magistrates list