Nebrask Inn at Gross To Close Its Doors February 14, 2026

Owners cite 'heavy heart' in announcing closure of 40-year-old establishment

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The owners of the Nebrask Inn Bar & Grill in Gross, Nebraska, Mary and Mike Finnegan, have announced that they will be closing the popular local eatery and gathering place on February 14, 2026 after 40 years of operation. In a recorded message, Mary Finnegan expressed sadness over the decision but also left open the possibility that the closure may not be permanent.

Why it matters

The Nebrask Inn has been a fixture in the small town of Gross for four decades, serving as a community hub and gathering place. Its closure will be a significant loss for local residents who have relied on the restaurant and bar for meals, events, and socializing over the years.

The details

Mary and Mike Finnegan, the owners of the Nebrask Inn Bar & Grill in Gross, Nebraska, have announced that they will be closing the establishment on February 14, 2026 after 40 years of operation. In a recorded message, Mary Finnegan expressed sadness over the decision, but also left open the possibility that the closure may not be permanent, saying 'the future is unknown'.

  • The Nebrask Inn Bar & Grill will close its doors on February 14, 2026.

The players

Mary Finnegan

Co-owner of the Nebrask Inn Bar & Grill in Gross, Nebraska.

Mike Finnegan

Co-owner of the Nebrask Inn Bar & Grill in Gross, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“with maybe a little hope, it is not necessarily the end, as the future is unknown.”

— Mary Finnegan, Co-owner (kbrx.com)

The takeaway

The closure of the Nebrask Inn, a beloved community institution in Gross, Nebraska, after 40 years of operation, will be a significant loss for local residents who have relied on the restaurant and bar as a gathering place over the decades. While the owners have expressed sadness over the decision, they have also left open the possibility that the closure may not be permanent, suggesting the future remains uncertain.