Tigin Irish Pub

Change history

1. Ownership ChangeMarch 1, 2026Verified

   Tigin Irish Pub got a new owner, John Gazzola, on March 1, 2026

   Restaurateur John Gazzola purchased Tigin Irish Pub at 175 Bedford St. on March 1, 2026, taking over the roughly 30-year-old Stamford pub. Gazzola, who also owns Towne Parlor Pizza and Pints, Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen and Bar, and Lorca Coffee Bar, said he wants to 'enhance' what has made the pub successful, with a near-term focus on preparing the bar for World Cup viewing crowds. An earlier report in the transition period had to specifically deny online rumors that the pub was closing.

   Why this matters: Reviews of Tigin Irish Pub from before March 2026 describe the pub under its prior ownership; it has since changed hands to restaurateur John Gazzola, who has stated plans to make changes going forward.

   Sources

   • Stamford Advocate — April 2, 2026
   • Stamford Advocate — January 1, 2026
2. ClosureJanuary 17, 2026Verified

   Tigin temporarily closed for weeks amid management transition, just before ownership sale

   Tigin Irish Pub, then still owned by Fado Pubs Inc., temporarily closed on January 17, 2026 after its general manager resigned and the company could not staff the pub. The closure followed a period of reduced hours (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) due to the staffing shortage. The pub reopened on March 1, 2026 -- the same day it was sold to new owner John Gazzola, an event already captured separately. This closure/transition period is distinct from and precedes the ownership sale itself.

   Why this matters: A reader with an old review referencing bad service, understaffing, or the pub being 'dark for renovations' in early 2026 should know this was a temporary management-driven closure, not a permanent shutdown, and that it directly preceded the ownership change to Gazzola.

   Sources

   • Stamford Advocate — January 10, 2026
   • Feather Ruffler — February 1, 2026