A bar in Carrboro announced that they will be closing at the end of April.
Bowbarr, located at 705 West Rosemary Street, announced their April 30 closure date in a Facebook post.
“We’ve been running into people in town asking questions. ‘What’s up with the bar? Is it closing?'” said the post. “We think it probably will close April 30. So let’s party!”
Bowbarr first opened in 2010, founded by Chapel Hill couple John Bowman and Amanda Barr. It’s easily recognizable by its large mural of a man’s face that incorporates a second story window as the eyeball. The bar offered beer on tap and mixed drinks, and featured weekly events such as dance parties and art galleries. It featured a fun setting filled with eclectic and vintage decor. It was also an Orange County Living Wage certified employer.
“This is definitely the best month ever for Bowbarr. Really magical special things are happening,” the post continued, “Stay tuned, you don’t want to miss all the things.”
The bar will continue hosting events until its closure date, including multiple DJ sets, a “reggae oyster roast,” a slam poetry event, and more. A full list of these events can be found in the post from Bowbarr.
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