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    Finnegan's Bar & Grill

    3.9 (538 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Irish, Pubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Beef Stew
    Erica C.

    3.75 again Host- super nice and enjoyable. Greeted quickly and sat on New Year's Day within 30 for a party of 5. Waitress was also nice and helpful throughout, Husband started with a Black Velvet- a little off as it was all cider and not half and half, but still fine. Meals: Chicken Sandwich and chips- liked a lot, good size and flavor. Reuben x2 - one with slaw and one without- good not great if that makes sense. A solid 7 and enjoyable. Chicken- with veggies, mash, and an apple butter sauce. Chicken was thin but very good again. Mashed potatoes weren't great- lukewarm and not tons of flavor. Veggies were good. Guinness Beef stew- daughters was disappointed this time. It was lukewarm at best and mostly veggies, only two pieces of meat and a third fatty piece. We did not complain about anything or ask to replace, and of course didn't hold anything against the server as she was great and majority was fine. Would say still a decent option when hungry, especially if there are waits elsewhere - wish there was music

    Raegan L.

    This restaurant tucked into Universal Studios is easily missed, but it's one of the better options for food & beer, if that's your cup of tea (terrible joke I know). Finnegan's is an Irish Pub, and they did great with the theme and feel inside where you do feel whisked away out of the states and over to the UK. There's a lot of Irish food on the menu, and a whole bar where you can stop to get a Guinness or hang out if you don't want food. They have tvs where sports are usually playing so truly, it does have that pub feel. I was beyond impressed with the wings I ordered here. They have a sweet barbecue taste and it was real, delicious chicken. One of the best things I've tried at these parks in a long time. The whipped mashed potatoes were lovely, and my friend enjoyed his reuben sandwich. Seriously, I don't come to expect much from most food at the parks, but this was solid. They have live music certain days which can be a nice addition. There's actually a ton of seating even though it doesn't seem like it from the outside. What also surprised me was how quiet and peaceful it felt in here, leaving all the chaos of the parks outside to sit and hang for a bit. Truly a great and underrated option in Universal Studios!

    Nehal A.

    We made a reservation ahead a week ahead to ensure we don't have to wait for a table. Upon checking-in we were taken table right away. The restaurant very nice Irish vibes with wall decor, art, sports gears and of course lots of green things. Other than tables and booths, they also had multiple huge bars. The menu had a lot of Irish style appetizers and entrees. I ordered the Reuben sandwich that came with tasty corned beef, dressing sauerkraut and cheese in toasted rye. I liked the sandwich. My family also got the fish and chips, chicken tenders and veggie sheperd's pie. Those were somewhat disappointing. The fried fish was decent, but chicken tender and the sheperd's pie didn't have the taste I was expecting. The service was good. Our server was friendly. But the food took like 20 minutes to come out. The prices were high too as expected.

    Entrance
    Diele K.

    During a stay at Universal Orlando with my parents in December 2024, we stopped in Finnegan's Bar & Grill. I'm a huge fan of pub food and enjoy having a pint of beer or cider. We were quickly seated, and I enjoyed the Irish pub feel of this location. They even had live music which I wasn't expecting, which reminded me of my local pub I frequent for English Premier League matches. The service was friendly, though we found the food to be pretty bland. The Guinness Warm 3 Cheese Dip ($11.95) wasn't worth the price tag as it was only served with two pretzel sticks. I ordered the vegan shepherd pie and ended up leaving most of it as it just felt boring in terms of seasoning. My dad enjoyed his fish and chips, and my mom said the salad was decent for an amusement park. I could see myself possibly returning, and trying something else as the atmosphere was nice.

    Smithwicks
    Chris A.

    By far, this is the most iconic best restaurant that you can have a great meal in Universal Studios for a decent price. You truly feel like you are inside an Irish pub. Love , Love , Love the Fish & Chips ! Crispy outside and tender inside . The chips (fries) perfect accompaniment . There is a great draft beer selection, Smithwicks is a good red ale to have with the Fish & Chips . They have the most lovely waitresses too, unfortunately, there is a rumor that this place will be taken down in the near future at Universal Studios, it would be a great loss .

    Mussels Appetizer (we had already eaten over half of them)
    Matthew L.

    This was one of the last places we had not dined at in Universal Studios. We wanted to get in before the shutdown for a remodel next year (2026). It jas always smelled good when we walk past. I was excited to see several items on the menu, but we we not impressed with the quantity and quality of most of the items. Food: * Drunken Mussels - the best part of the meal - excellent portion size for two people to share, really good flavor. The only thing we would have liked was more bread to dip in the sauce - only includes two pieces. The waitress did bring us two more pieces, but said that was all she would be able to get us. * Guinness Beef Stew - good flavor but the portion is small for the price. The bowl is probably about 1.5 cups (maybe two) and contains probably six pieces of beef. * Shepherd's Pie - good-sized portion, LOTs of cheddar cheese to make the crust and decent flavor (but not great). The cheese can overwhelm the flavor. Service: We had a great waitress and support staff. Once seated, we had two people stop by to make sure we had our drink order taken. Overall this is "average" and on par for Universal Studios. Hopefully when they remodel they update the menu.

    Beef Stew
    Frank L.

    Finnegan's Bar & Grill is an Irish Pub style restaurant in Universal Studios Florida, directly across the street in the park from the Mummy ride. We went for dinner during Halloween Horror Nights and were seated instantly. Our waitress was also very friendly and the restaurant itself was clean. We ended up ordering the Beef Stew and the Reuben. Both came out pretty quickly and they both tasted good, but the Beef Stew Portion wasn't really that big, and I didn't like the mashed potatoes on the beef stew, would have preferred them on a separate smaller plate. I'd probably recommend getting something else from their menu if you're really hungry, but overall it was still good. If you want to get a drink or an Irish style sit down meal in Universal, this could be a good option for you.

    A final Finnegan's meal before their refurb.
    Kate M.

    One of my favorite places to eat at in any theme park! Finnegan's is located inside Universal Orlando and is always a great place to grab food if you want to sit down and relax during your park day or want a drink! During HHN this is always a stop for us since you can just walk inside and get drinks to go from the bar. The bartenders are all amazing and remember us since we are Annual Passholders. They make you feel like family! It is getting a refurb this year and I cannot wait to see what they do.

    Wings
    Teresa L.

    Located inside the Universal Orlando - Studios by the Minions and Revenge of the Mummy. Upon arrival, we were asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. There was a Universal VIP tour group ahead of us and they sat the group by family instead of one big tour group. Our server was friendly, but she kept making comment that I smell good repeatedly. (It was laundry detergent). So that was strange to us. We ordered dry rub wings and Shepherd's pie. Both were very delicious. The women's restroom was clean. Overall, a nice place to grab Irish food.

    Burger
    Brad T.

    I was dying of hunger when I got into the park. So we stopped at Finnegans. I kind of took the easy road by getting a burger. It's hard to mess up a burger. I'll commend the service the most. My bartender was phenomenal. Good service and great conversation. It was a chill spot too. A place where you can have a bite and some drinks before or inbetween the rides.

    Bloody Mary
    Danielle J.

    The food is great here but this review is specifically because of the side bar- the bartender was so courteous! Ordered a Bloody Mary and she asked if I was a lime or olive gal - I said olive and she delivered. Convenient and hospitable! Thank you!!

    Shepard Pie
    Lissa C.

    We went to Finnegan's Grill at Universal Studios to celebrate my husband's birthday, and it was such a great choice. The Irish pub atmosphere is cozy, lively, and fun, perfect for a special occasion without feeling too formal. The food was delicious and comforting, and the portions were very satisfying. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and it really hit the spot after a long day at the parks. My husband especially enjoyed his meal, which made the birthday celebration even better. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff helped make the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. It was a nice break from the crowds and a great place to sit down, recharge, and actually enjoy a meal together. If you're looking for a solid sit-down restaurant inside Universal to celebrate a birthday or just enjoy good food in a fun atmosphere, Finnegan's Grill is a great option. We'd definitely come back!

    Colcannon - not close to authentic and potatoes tasted instant
    Ashley M.

    Service took a little bit to place our drink and food order. In fact, our food came out before our waters. The food does come out fast and hot and staff was friendly. We ordered the colcannon which tasted like instant mashed potatoes and some undercooked cabbage; the wings were cooked very well but the sauce didn't do it for me (would be better if it was just buffalo) and the ranch had no taste. The beer cheese soup was thin and the soup was broken, flavor was okay but not very cheesy - the pretzel rolls were very good though

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