Owners closing Al's Pub Shack in Chapel Hill, reopening as Al's Burger Shack

Posted Jul 8, 2019
Al's Pub Shack in Governor's Village has shut its doors for the week but will reopen on Monday as Al's Burger Shack, according to owners. Al's, located in Governor's Village, will be closed through Sunday. On July 8, the restaurant will reopen, serving the full menu found at other Al's locations. Al's Pub Shack opened in April as a new concept. (WRAL.com)

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