Al’s Pub Shack in Governors Village will be henceforth be known as Al’s Burger Shack.
The restaurant will be closed until July 8 and will reopen with the name of the restaurant that Al and Melody Bowers have made famous in Chapel Hill and the Triangle area.
The Bowers released the following statement on social media on Monday:
First of all, we want to thank everyone, especially our staff who worked tirelessly to get the Pub Shack up and running, and all of the new friends and neighbors we’ve met over the last few months. We were excited to bring the pub experience to Governors Village and worked hard to make our vision a reality. We feel so fortunate to be part of a community that supports local businesses.
At first, a few folks came in to the Pub Shack asking for Burger Shack items; a Bobo Chili Cheeseburger here, a Sally Mack Hot Dog there. We thought it would pass, but the questions just kept coming; “Where are the rosemary fries?” and “Can I order a Buddy Bite Kenny J with sweet potato fries?”
So, we are excited to announce that the Pub Shack will open on July 8th as Al’s Burger Shack.
We’ll still have a full bar, the comfy, lively atmosphere and table service, but you’ll be able to get all of your favorites from the Al’s Burger Shack menu.
We are so grateful to our staff, our founders, our new friends and neighbors and we can’t wait for the Burger Shack transition! Good is still good y’all!
Gratefully,
Al and Mel
Al’s Pub Shack opened in Governors Village in April as a new concept from the Bowers. The pub-style restaurant was a significant shift from the standing room-only and outdoor patio atmosphere that Al’s Burger Shack has been known for.
Al’s famous burgers are nationally known and have earned positive reviews in the New York Times and were voted the #1 burger in the country by TripAdvisor.
The new Burger Shack is located at 50050 Governor’s Village in Chapel Hill.
Great decision! Why reinvent a menu that is so very popular and brings joy to those who just want a good burger & fries! YAAAY!
Miss the expanded menu…amazing burgers. The Huff Daddy was AMAZING, The Grouper Fish and Chips AMAZING, The CLUB AMAZING, the broccoli slaw AMAZING. REALLY BUMMED that this was my neighborhood place and now has become Front St. I guess back to the same old restaurants that are OK in the HOOD, but you all were something different 🙁 My heart hurts today, but wish you all the best 🙂 Sad to see a great Chef like Taylor be pigeon holed into burgers, dogs and fries 🙁 BUMMER Thought this was my CHEERS in the neighborhood…the search goes on and I hope the new construction puts in a LOCAL PUB!!! GOD BLESS and wish you the best 🙂 SAD though you had to waiver 🙁