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Frequently Asked
Questions
Visiting Finnegan's
Is Finnegan's a 21+ only bar?+
Yes, we are 21+
Do you allow minors at any point?+
We are a 21+ establishment.
Do you card at the door?+
We do, please ensure to have your ID out and ready!
What are your hours?+
4 PM to Bar Close
Are you open on holidays?+
That depends on the holiday! Check our Google listing for up-to-date days of operation.
Do you take reservations?+
We do not, but feel free to come on in!
Where do I park?+
There is street parking, and several free parking garages nearby including Park Central Garage (353 spaces), Heer's Garage (375 spaces), and the College Station Car Park.
Is downtown Springfield safe at night?+
Very safe. The perception has not been this way, but Springfield Police Department call data shows that it is, indeed, a stigma. In the last three years, the total number of police calls in the downtown CID zone has accounted for less than 4% the city's total calls.
Food & Drinks
Do you serve food?+
yes, see our full menu and rotating specials here Full Menu
How late do you serve food?+
9 PM
Do you serve authentic Irish food?+
We have our locally famous house-made Corned Beef during St. Patrick's Day week!
Do you serve Irish drinks?+
We have Guinness, Smithwick's, and a variety of Irish Whiskeys!
Are your drinks expensive?+
We have some of the cheapest drinks in town with the best nightly specials!
Do you offer to-go orders?+
We can certainly put that in a box for you!
Do you offer catering?+
Yes! Please send us an email and we would love to work with you!
Do you have happy hour specials?+
Yes! Alumni Hour 1/2 Priced Drinks & $6 Apps
Events & Entertainment
Is Finnegan's a sports bar?+
We are and we can throw the game on for you! We show every game, but especially KC Chiefs and STL Blues
Is there a cost to play on trivia night?+
Trivia is free to play! Trivia Night
Do you participate in pub crawls?+
Yes! Our personal favorite is the St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl! Others are the Halloween Pub Crawl and the New Year's Eve Pub Crawl
Is Finnegan's a good place to go before a downtown concert?+
We are a great place to come by for a beer and a bite to eat before any show. Cheap prices, cold drinks, and quick & friendly service!
Do you charge a cover on the weekends?+
We do not! The only time we have a cover is for special events (at max 3x per year).
Is there a line to get in on the weekends?+
Very rarely. If there is, it's typically between 9 pm and 11 pm
Groups & Private Events
Can you accommodate large groups?+
We can! Please call ahead to let us know how large your group is.
Do you offer private parties?+
Yes! We have 2 rooms with full bar services in either! Contact Us We can serve parties up to 280 guests!
Do you have event space available?+
We have an event room that can be available for rentals--perfect for parties from 20 to 150 guests
The Finnegan's Experience
Do you have a patio?+
We do! Great for people watching and enjoying an ice-cold beverage on a hot day!
Do you have a pool table or other games?+
We have a pool table, giant Connect 4, steel-tipped darts/dartboards, skeeball ( $0.25 games - cheapest in town), foosball, and a Bubble Hockey table (only one in town)
Is Finnegan's LGBTQ- friendly?+
Finnegan's is a safe place for EVERYONE!
Is Finnegan's a college bar?+
We are a bar for everyone 21+.
Does Finnegan's Wake support any charities?+
We do! We love to help raise money and awareness for the Child Advocacy Center, Killuminati Foundation, Downtown Springfield Association, Discovery Center, Ozarks Food Harvest, and OACAC
Can you vape or smoke inside?+
Springfield has been smoke-free since 2011!
What kind of bar is Finnegan's Wake?+
We're a downtown Springfield pub with Irish roots. Some people call us an Irish pub, others a neighborhood bar, sports bar, or dive bar. We think we're just Finnegan's.
Is Finnegan's Wake dog-friendly?+
Patio dogs are allowed.
What's the best night to visit Finnegan's?+
It depends on what you're looking for. Trivia nights bring out the competitive crowd, game days are lively, and weekday evenings offer a more laid-back atmosphere. Promotions & Events