Overview
- O’Connor’s confirmed the shutdown in a Facebook post on Wednesday, saying it will not reopen.
- The restaurant had been closed since March 7 after burst pipes and water damage.
- The announcement drew hundreds of shares and messages from patrons recalling family gatherings and community events.
- Founded in 1989 by Brendan and Claire O’Connor, the pub changed hands in 2022 when the Maxwell family took over.
- The Worcester mainstay earned statewide recognition in 2021 when Taste Massachusetts named it the best Irish pub.