Chubby's Public House to Close December 19
The Midtown Bryan bar-food restaurant announced its final day of business will be Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Dining Out
Chubby's Public House, a bar-food restaurant in Midtown Bryan, announced on social media that it will close for good on Saturday, December 19. The owners did not state a reason for the closure.
Why it matters
The closure removes a four-year-old dining option in Midtown Bryan that operated at North Park Shopping Center, serving the local community and the nearby Texas A&M University student population.
The announcement is a business owner's statement shared on social media and Facebook, setting a fixed final day of December 19, 2026. The owners have not explained the closure, and no details were provided about what will replace the restaurant.
The players
Chubby's Public House
A Midtown Bryan bar-food restaurant known for stacked burgers, sandwiches, and specialty hot dogs, which has operated for four years.
The details
Chubby's Public House opened in July 2022 in the former space of Master Yakiniku Korean barbecue restaurant at North Park Shopping Center. Its menu centers on stacked burgers, sandwiches, specialty hot dogs, and other bar bites.
Timeline
July 2022: Chubby's Public House opened at North Park Shopping Center.
Monday, November 2, 2026: The closure was announced on social media.
Saturday, December 19, 2026: Final day of business.
Dining Landscape
Chubby's replaced Master Yakiniku at North Park Shopping Center in July 2022, and its planned closure returns that space to the market after a single four-year tenancy. The announcement adds to a pattern of turnover in this Midtown Bryan retail location as the restaurant closes just before the end of the year.
Diners who regularly visit Chubby's Public House will need to find another spot for burgers and bar bites in Midtown Bryan after December 19. Students and residents who rely on the restaurant for casual meals near North Park Shopping Center should plan alternatives before the closing date.
The takeaway
Restaurant closures can happen with little public explanation, so customers who want to keep a favorite spot should visit before its final day. Chubby's Public House closes Saturday, December 19, 2026, leaving the Midtown Bryan dining scene with one fewer bar-food option.
What happens next
Chubby's Public House will serve its final customers on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Further reading
For more restaurant openings and closings in the area, see Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chron.
