Swamp Bar & Grill closes after 49 years

A Hartwell institution since 1970 has closed its doors after 49 years. Originally opened as The Swamp Guinea and later becoming Swamp Bar & Grill, the lakeside restaurant provided seafood and memories to several generations living in the area.

The restaurant officially closed at the end of business this past Saturday, Dec. 22.

Brian and Judy Burroughs were the most recent owners, although the business has been in the family for decades. The restaurateurs plan to retire now that they have closed the doors.