Finnegan's Wake storefront at night on South Avenue
Est. 2006 · 305 South Avenue

Downtown Springfield's Neighborhood Pub

Cold drinks. Good food. Familiar faces.

A downtown Springfield pub with Irish roots and a lot of stories to tell.

There are places built to impress people.

Finnegan's Wake was built for people to gather.

For years, folks have come through these doors looking for all kinds of things. A cold beer after work. A place to watch the game. A burger and a conversation. A celebration. A distraction. A familiar face behind the bar. Sometimes, they don't even know what they're looking for until they find it.

That's the thing about neighborhood bars. The good ones become part of people's lives.

They host first dates and retirement parties. They become the meeting spot before concerts and the place you end up afterward. They hold reunions that weren't planned and friendships that were. They witness heartbreak, job promotions, birthday toasts, and the kind of laughter that makes you forget to look at your phone.

Finnegan's Wake has been part of downtown Springfield long enough to have seen all of it.

And we're grateful for every single person who's pulled up a stool.

Inside Finnegan's Wake, brick walls, Tiffany lamps, the long bar
Open late · 6 days a week
Patrons gathered at the bar under Finnegan's Wake's stained-glass lamps

The Kind of Place You Can Be Yourself

We won't pretend to be the fanciest place in town.

The floors creak a little. The brick walls have earned every scratch and scuff. The neon signs weren't chosen by an interior designer. The pool table has seen its fair share of arguments over whether that shot counted.

We like it that way.

Because somewhere along the line, this place stopped being just a bar.

It became familiar. It became dependable. It became the place where people know your name, or at least remember what you're drinking.

You don't have to dress up. You don't have to know anybody. You don't have to be a regular.

Just walk in. We'll make room.

Always something on

Promotions & Events

The specials our regulars know by heart, plus the annual traditions downtown plans its calendar around.

Every Day

Coors Light Pitchers

$5.75 Coors Light Pitchers
  • ◆Every day
  • ◆All night long
  • ◆No catch
Tuesday

Tequila Tuesday

$3 Tequila Beverages
Plus Alumni Hour 4–6:30 PM
  • ◆½-priced wells
  • ◆½-priced draft beer
  • ◆½-priced call drinks
  • ◆$6 appetizers
Wednesday · 7 PM · Free to Play

Trivia Night

  • ◆Every round
  • ◆Prizes every week
Grand prizes for
  • ◆1st Place
  • ◆2nd Place
  • ◆3rd Place
Drink specials
  • ◆$3.50 Boulevard Brewing Drafts and Cans

Bring your smartest friend. Or your loudest one.

Big games, private parties, holiday pop-ups & more, there's always a reason to stop in.

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Finnegan's Wake storefront at night on South Avenue, pride flags along the sidewalk
Downtown Springfield · Since 2006
Our Community

Proud to Call Downtown Springfield Home

For more than 20 years, Finnegan's Wake has been part of downtown Springfield's story. We've always believed a neighborhood pub should be more than a place to grab a meal, catch a game, or meet friends. It should be a place that helps support the community around it.

Over the years, we've partnered with local organizations through charity trivia nights, beer gardens, special events, and community fundraisers. Together with our customers, we've helped contribute more than $150,000 to organizations including the Child Advocacy Center, Killuminati Foundation, Downtown Springfield Association, Discovery Center, Ozarks Food Harvest, and OACAC, along with more than $100,000 in in-kind donations.

Giving back has been part of Finnegan's Wake from the beginning.

“When we opened Finnegan's, we wanted to create a place that could give back in a personal and meaningful way. The support we've received from this community has allowed us to do that, and we're incredibly grateful for it.”

— Clayton & Anne

We're proud to be part of downtown Springfield and thankful for the opportunity to support the people, organizations, and neighbors who have supported us for so many years.

Thank you for being part of it.

20+
Years Downtown
$150,000+
Donated to Local Charities
$100,000+
In-Kind Contributions
Countless
Community Events Hosted

Savor the Ozarks Sits Down with Clayton

If These Walls Could Talk

  • ◆ They'd probably tell stories that get better every time they're repeated.
  • ◆ They'd tell you about impossible comebacks during the big game.
  • ◆ About trivia teams convinced they were robbed.
  • ◆ About birthdays that lasted longer than planned.
  • ◆ About the couples who met here.
  • ◆ About the friends who still gather at the same table year after year.
  • ◆ About the bartenders who listened when somebody needed to talk.
  • ◆ About all the ordinary nights that ended up meaning more than anyone expected.
  • ◆ Places like this don't exist because of the building.
  • ◆ They exist because of the people who fill them.
  • ◆ And we've been lucky to know so many good ones.
Come see us

Visit Finnegan's Wake in Downtown Springfield

Whether you've been coming here for twenty years or you've never stepped through our doors before, you're welcome at Finnegan's Wake.

Pull up a stool Order what sounds good Play a game of pool Stay for one drink

Stay for one drink or stay until the stories start flowing.

However you found us, we're glad you did.
We'll save you a spot.

Finnegan's Wake storefront on South Avenue
Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finnegan's Wake 21+?+
Yes. Finnegan's Wake is a 21+ establishment, so please bring a valid ID with you.
Do you serve food?+
We do. From burgers and appetizers to pub favorites, we've got plenty to pair with your drink.
Do you take reservations?+
We don't take reservations. Just come on in and we'll do our best to find you a spot.
Planning a party or get-together? Contact us about our separate event space.
Do you have games?+
Absolutely. We have a Pool Table, Steel-Tip Darts, Foosball, Giant Connect 4, Skeeball, and even the only Bubble Hockey table in town.
Where do I park?+
Downtown parking is easier than people think. Street parking is available, and free parking garages nearby include Park Central Garage, Heer's Garage, and the College Station Car Park.
Is Finnegan's a sports bar?+
We sure are. We'll happily throw the game on, especially if it's the Chiefs or the Blues.
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Finnegan's Wake | Downtown Springfield's Neighborhood Pub