The Mad Hatter closes in Weymouth after 14 years
The Irish-inspired restaurant served its last meals August 29, ending a run that began in a small Main Street cafe in 2012.
The Mad Hatter has closed its doors in Weymouth. The Irish-inspired restaurant at 969 Washington Street held its final day of service on Saturday, August 29, 2026, according to its own Facebook announcement and subsequent reporting by MassLive.
The short version
- What happened: The Mad Hatter permanently closed, not just temporarily paused service.
- When: August 29, following an August 25 farewell announcement.
- Where: 969 Washington Street in Weymouth, where it relocated in 2018.
- What comes next: The property was being offered for sale. MassLive reported September 3 that it was unclear whether a buyer had purchased the space.
A farewell to customers and staff
In its August 25 Facebook post, the restaurant thanked customers for their support and invited them to stop in before the final service.
"From the bottom of my heart thank you for all the memories," the announcement said.
A final-day post, quoted by MassLive, asked customers to say goodbye to the staff and come in for a pint. The announcement also directed serious inquiries about purchasing the properties to the restaurant's broker.
From a small cafe to Washington Street
The Mad Hatter opened in 2012 at 119 Main Street as a breakfast and lunch spot, according to MassLive's account of its history. It moved to the larger Washington Street location in 2018, adding dinner service to its breakfast and lunch offerings.
Its menu leaned into Irish influences, including traditional Irish breakfast, Dublin Irish curry and shepherd's pie, MassLive reported. The closure brings that roughly 14-year chapter to an end.
What is known about the property
MassLive reported that owner Michelle Doran was seeking to sell the property, which included the restaurant, a large garage and a six-bedroom house. The reporting does not establish a completed sale or a confirmed replacement business.
The restaurant's farewell announcement did not provide a detailed explanation for the closure. New England Press has not independently interviewed the owner or confirmed a subsequent sale, and is not attributing the decision to costs, staffing or redevelopment without supporting evidence.
Cover: AI-generated editorial illustration of an empty cafe setting, not a photograph of The Mad Hatter or its surroundings.