Finnegan's Bar & Grill Refurbishment

[HHN Maddux]

Finnegan's will be closing in January 2026 for an extended refurb through late 2026, will not be open for HHN.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

There it is. Guessing they’ll do some serious upgrades and changes to the kitchen, bar, draught system, and guest areas.

 

[Clive]

Pour one out for HHN35, but I'd expect this is very necessary work.

 

[Brian G.]

Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Florida to close in January 2026 for Renovations

Universal Orlando has announced that Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Florida will temporarily close in January 2026 for a nearly year-long renovation. The Irish-themed restaurant, located in the park’s New York section, will officially close on January 12, 2026, to begin the renovat

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Rikku]

Gob smacked they estimate is post-HHN that seems insane to me, maybe they could have a temp bar or just the bar section open for HHN? I could get the rest of the restaurant being closed for HHN but the bar? Seems like way to much money lost to me, and also I am praying for a solution 'cause HHN and Finns are just such tradition. Also any news on the bartenders and staff, I can only imagine the stress they are feeling and potential loss of tips as I know they must make bank

 

[Jerroddragon]

Not to rub Salt in the Wound but....also this affects St Patric's day

Insane its going down for almost a year

 

[GAcoaster]

The building is 30+ years old-- it most likely needs a lot of TLC and upgrading. It would also benefit from a change in layout for better flow and control.

 

[HandsomePete]

Gob smacked they estimate is post-HHN that seems insane to me, maybe they could have a temp bar or just the bar section open for HHN? I could get the rest of the restaurant being closed for HHN but the bar? Seems like way to much money lost to me, and also I am praying for a solution 'cause HHN and Finns are just such tradition. Also any news on the bartenders and staff, I can only imagine the stress they are feeling and potential loss of tips as I know they must make bank

They’ll probably add a pop-up bar or two for HHN to offset but yeah a full restaurant refurbishment can take quite awhile. Things like fixing plumbing or adding a fire suppression system or tearing up then re-laying all of that tile are time consuming. Better to take the time to do it right once than have to go back and fix things.

 

[GAcoaster]

They’ll probably add a pop-up bar or two for HHN to offset but yeah a full restaurant refurbishment can take quite awhile. Things like fixing plumbing or adding a fire suppression system or tearing up then re-laying all of that tile are time consuming. Better to take the time to do it right once than have to go back and fix things.

A pop up Finnegan's Wake bar! The English Major nerd in me loves it!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

They’ll probably add a pop-up bar or two for HHN to offset but yeah a full restaurant refurbishment can take quite awhile. Things like fixing plumbing or adding a fire suppression system or tearing up then re-laying all of that tile are time consuming. Better to take the time to do it right once than have to go back and fix things.

Plus add on it’s in the middle of the park without backstage access….