A New Bar, ‘Extension’ of Al’s Burger Shack, Is Now Open in Downtown Chapel Hill

Posted Aug 6, 2025
Al’s Burger Shack is expanding in Chapel Hill — although, not with another restaurant location. The popular burger joint at 516 West Franklin Street added another business to its operations, with the opening of Puddin’s Beer Shack on July 29. The bar is at 104 North Graham Street, and serves another side to the outdoor seating offered at Al’s Burger Shack. (Chapelboro.com)

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