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Beloved Worcester Pub O’Connor’s Closes Permanently Days Before St. Patrick’s Day

The owners said a recent pipe burst alongside rising costs made reopening untenable.

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.