One of Norwich's best-loved restaurants is about to unveil a makeover.

Eastern Daily Press: The new-look brasserie with the terrace where you can eat and drink outside on the pavement. Pic: LastThe new-look brasserie with the terrace where you can eat and drink outside on the pavement. Pic: Last

New bosses at The Last Wine Bar - one of the city's longest-running restaurants and a favourite with Norwich City footballers and the Canaries' manager - will soon reveal the new brasserie.

And for the first time in the restaurant's 30-year history, food and drink can now be served properly outside.

The St Georges' Street restaurant and bar, bought out by a consortium of business bosses earlier this year, is revamping its restaurant next door into a Parisian-style brasserie, due to open on September 2.

After getting planning permission from the city council last month, it has also opened a terrace with tables and chairs on the pavement.

Eastern Daily Press: Former Norwich City player Iwan Roberts celebrating at The Last Wine Bar in 2016. Pic: Archant libraryFormer Norwich City player Iwan Roberts celebrating at The Last Wine Bar in 2016. Pic: Archant library

Previously, the Last - which regularly plays host to the likes of Daniel Farke and Carrow Road legends including Iwan Roberts - was unable to offer a service outside because of licencing issues and was barred from serving at the rear because of the proximity to flats.

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Eastern Daily Press: The Last Wine Bar soon after opening. Pictured: James Sawrey-Cookson behind the bar. Picture: Archant libraryThe Last Wine Bar soon after opening. Pictured: James Sawrey-Cookson behind the bar. Picture: Archant library

But now the new outdoor seating has been revealed alongside a social media post declaring: "What a fine day to dine alfresco in a fine city ... our kitchen is open for you to come and grab a tasty bite to eat and enjoy the sun."

New, modern branding has gone up and the windows to the new restaurant are currently covered with blinds bearing the message: "Keep calm, The Last is relaunching."

One of the owners, Mark Loveday, partner at financial investment firm Loveday & Partners based in Norwich, said: "We have been revamping an old city institution, polishing it up, as it has always had a wonderful atmosphere and is a favourite of so many people."

He said the brasserie would be using locally sourced ingredients and the cellar was going to be made into a venue for parties and celebrations with the bar continuing as always, but with a bit of a cosmetic improvement.

Eastern Daily Press: The Last Wine Bar soon after opening with former owner James Sawrey-Cookson serving. Picture: Archant libraryThe Last Wine Bar soon after opening with former owner James Sawrey-Cookson serving. Picture: Archant library

The revamp comes after the venue was bought out by a consortium of investors back in March prompted by the retirement of its founder, James Sawrey-Cookson, aged 67. Alongside Mr Loveday the other new co-owners are management consultant Lynda Baxter, Mark Duffy, chairman at Dardan Security and Vince Pearson, chairman of catering company Waterfall Elior. It is run with a senior team made up of manager Emma Neal, head chef Iain McCarten, deputy manager Gracie Sutton and business support coach Richard Maxwell.

Eastern Daily Press: 'Popstars' Noel, Myleene and Danny at The Last Wine Bar in 2001. Pic: Archant library'Popstars' Noel, Myleene and Danny at The Last Wine Bar in 2001. Pic: Archant library

Eastern Daily Press: The Last Wine Bar head chef Iain McCarten, former partner Ecky Limon, manager Emma Swatman and former partners James Sawrey-Cookson pictured last year. Picture: Andy NewmanThe Last Wine Bar head chef Iain McCarten, former partner Ecky Limon, manager Emma Swatman and former partners James Sawrey-Cookson pictured last year. Picture: Andy Newman

Eastern Daily Press: The new-look brasserie with the terrace where you can eat and drink outside on the pavement. Pic: LastThe new-look brasserie with the terrace where you can eat and drink outside on the pavement. Pic: Last

Eastern Daily Press: How the Last used to look before the revamp began. Pic: ArchantHow the Last used to look before the revamp began. Pic: Archant

Eastern Daily Press: The new owners and management team of The Last Wine Bar: (from left) Lynda Baxter, Mark Loveday, Emma Neal, Richard Maxwell, Iain McCarten, Mark Duffy, Vince Pearson. Photo: Newman AssociatesThe new owners and management team of The Last Wine Bar: (from left) Lynda Baxter, Mark Loveday, Emma Neal, Richard Maxwell, Iain McCarten, Mark Duffy, Vince Pearson. Photo: Newman Associates

Eastern Daily Press: The new-look brasserie with the terrace where you can eat and drink outside on the pavement. Pic: LastThe new-look brasserie with the terrace where you can eat and drink outside on the pavement. Pic: Last

Eastern Daily Press: Two of the owners of the Last, Lynda Baxter and Mark Loveday. Pic: Neil Perry, ArchantTwo of the owners of the Last, Lynda Baxter and Mark Loveday. Pic: Neil Perry, Archant

Eastern Daily Press: The new-look brasserie. Pic: ArchantThe new-look brasserie. Pic: Archant

Eastern Daily Press: Two of the owners of the Last, Lynda Baxter and Mark Loveday. Pic: Neil Perry, ArchantTwo of the owners of the Last, Lynda Baxter and Mark Loveday. Pic: Neil Perry, Archant

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich City manager Daniel Farke is a regular at the Last. Pic: LastNorwich City manager Daniel Farke is a regular at the Last. Pic: Last