After three years of serving drinks, bites and live music to the patrons of Orange Beach's entertainment district, SanBar at The Wharf will close tomorrow, after Halloween night.

“It’s been an incredible run, and we just felt like this was time to wrap things up on a high note,” said David Buster, co-owner of SanBar. “We’ve had so many great years and made a lot of memories along the way.”

Buster co-owns SanBar alongside Jerr McCutchen. The two also own Beachin’ Eats food truck and partner with two others in the ownership of 8-Reale, the speakeasy at The Wharf.

Buster said there are plans to possibly expand Beachin’ Eats in the absence of SanBar. He would like to see the food truck grow more in the “hospitality side of things" with the idea to potentially add bartending services and event planning to the catering services it already offers.

For the final night at SanBar, on Oct. 31, there will be a big celebration with specials on drinks all day and night.

“Expect great music, familiar faces and that same fun, laid-back energy SanBar’s always been known for,” Buster said.

He said the closing is a “bittersweet end to that brand.” Before The Wharf location opened, the bar was previously located at SanRoc Cay Marina in Orange Beach.

“It’s been an amazing decade of live music, great barbecue, good times and drinks,” he said. “We just want to say a big thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this.”

The news of SanBar shutting its doors was given to the employees last night, Oct. 29, according to a member of the kitchen staff.

He said he also heard of other bars on the strip closing soon, though Gulf Coast Media has not confirmed any other changes to other Wharf establishments. He said he was surprised by the news of the bars closing but that he thinks The Wharf is trying to create a calmer, family-friendly scene similar to what has been created with the new Portside on Main establishments or 8-Reale.

“They want people to walk around at 11 o’clock at night and there be kids and it be OK,” he said.

When asked about the circumstances that led to the closure, Buster said, “Unfortunately, I don't care to go into those details at this time.”

Buster said he is not sure what is coming to the location next but said, “The Wharf always seems to bring in something new and exciting, so we’re confident it’ll be in good hands.”

Gulf Coast Media reached out to The Wharf and two other nearby bars to gain further insight. None answered immediately, but the newspaper did leave messages.