Refurbished Finnegan’s Bar & Grill Sign Returns to Universal Studios Florida

The refurbished Finnegan’s Bar & Grill sign has been installed at Universal Studios Florida, marking another step forward in the restaurant’s extensive renovation.

Finnegan’s Bar & Grill Refurbishment

The restaurant’s familiar signage has returned above the main entrance in the New York section of the park. The refreshed sign features gold lettering against black panels framed in reddish-brown trim, with the words “Saloon,” “Finnegan’s,” and “Liquors” displayed across the storefront.

The surrounding façade has also received a fresh coat of teal-green paint, including the decorative molding and columns framing the entrance.

When we last checked on the refurbishment in October, portions of the construction walls and scaffolding had been removed, revealing the repainted storefront. However, the main signage had yet to return.

Green construction walls still block access to the restaurant, while the adjacent Priscilla Hotel façade remains concealed behind themed construction scrim.

Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed in January 2026 for a major refurbishment. The restaurant’s interior was subsequently gutted, while extensive exterior work included the installation of scaffolding and scrim around the building.

The Irish-American restaurant is expected to remain closed through the end of 2026. Universal has not announced a specific reopening date. You can compare these photos taken during our latest visit to the restaurant’s appearance last holiday season, prior to its closure.

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