It’s Tough To Stay Afloat In A Shopping Center That’s Lost At Sea.
So it’s no surprise that Pirate’s Pub, located at 3979 Buford Highway in the Crossroads Village Shopping Center, has closed.
Having celebrated their grand opening in September of 2009, Pirate’s Pub barely made it to their one year anniversary. Though the exact date of closure is unsure, sources indicate their last night in business was this past Friday, October 8.
“This restaurant is closed,” is printed in block lettering on the main entrance followed by, “inquires: Jerry @ 770.899.0977.”
A separate sheet reads, “Much thanks to all our friends and customers for all their support this past year. It was sure great knowing and serving all of you. The staff of Pirate’s Pub.”
Our assumption is they lost their booty because they opened in a shopping center that’s lacking in tenants. Crossroads Village Shopping Center, which is anchored by Aldi Grocery, has about as much traffic as the open seas.
When visiting the site to confirm closure, we were surprised to find a patron would approach the pub every few minutes in upset to find them closed (they’re were open till midnight daily)– a confirmation that this eatery might have been worth its weight in gold for locals.
With Pirate’s Pub gone, the reopened Havana Restaurant (burned down a few years ago on Buford Highway at North Druid Hills) now sits alone surrounded by windows displaying “For Lease” signs. Are they next to go?
Pirate’s Pub
3979 Buford Highway
Atlanta, GA 30341
