O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar Announces Imminent Full Reopening

(This narrative has been revised to include additional details.)

Worcester — Since 1989, O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar has been a fixture on West Boylston Street; however, they are now exclusively catering to big gatherings and private events. to share content on social platforms .

According to a social media post from the restaurant's management, the venue will likely return to full operation by the conclusion of the upcoming week. on April 26 .

"Buisness (sic) has been great and everything has been going really well, the staff we do have is one big hard working family," the post said. "Times are tough in this industry and very different than in the past."

A post a day earlier said the restaurant was "a bit short on hands" as the reason behind the decision to "only accommodating large parties." It did not specify the period of time the restaurant would remain closed for.

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"We want to make sure everyone gets the top-notch experience they deserve," it said.

The post appeared on social media on April 25, with commenting blocked. Two days earlier The restaurant announced that it would be shut down for the coming days to host several private events.

On the afternoon of April 25, a notice on the door read "Closed for private event," while a bigger sign near the entrance stated, "Private Event Ongoing."

When nobody responded to knocks at both the front and back doors, which were securely locked, and calls to the restaurant went unanswered for some time, it became clear that something was amiss.

The restaurant is owned by Dennis and Jennifer Maxwell along with their son, Kyle.

In 2022, The Maxwells acquired the enterprise from its founding proprietors, Brendan and Claire O'Connor. Brendan O'Connor, who hails from Ireland, established the eatery back in 1989.

The article initially appeared on Telegram & Gazette. O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar indicates it will be completely reopening shortly.