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Beloved Bowbarr Closes After 15 Years, Sold to Dispensary

4/20/2025

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After 15 cherished years, Bowbarr in Carrboro, North Carolina, is bidding farewell. Owners John Bowman and Amanda Barr have chosen to sell their beloved bar to a cannabis dispensary, coinciding with the expiration of their liquor license. Known for its warm community atmosphere and wallet-friendly cocktails, Bowbarr will celebrate its legacy with closing events in April, marking a poignant end to an era.

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After 15 cherished years, Bowbarr in Carrboro, North Carolina, is bidding farewell. Owners John Bowman and Amanda Barr have chosen to sell their beloved bar to a cannabis dispensary, coinciding with the expiration of their liquor license. Known for its warm community atmosphere and wallet-friendly cocktails, Bowbarr will celebrate its legacy with closing events in April, marking a poignant end to an era.