Grandpa's Growler in Mechanicsburg is closing.

The restaurant at 389 N. York St., best known for its chicken, wings and neighborhood atmosphere, is planning one last hurrah this weekend. The final day in business will be May 15.

"It's a friendly neighborhood bar. We know who are customers are and they know us," said Cathy Odell, an employee for more than 23 years. "I like it classified as friendly neighborhood bar. We're nothing fancy."

Owners Jack and Carole Schoffstall are selling the restaurant which was part of the PennLive Burger Battle in 2013. New owners plan to reopen the restaurant this summer as the York Street Grille.

The Schoffstalls and their staff broke the news of the closing earlier this week on a post on the restaurant's Facebook page:

"As many of you have already heard, we have decided to sell our business. We will be celebrating our 25 years in business on the weekend of May 13th and 14th. We will have entertainment both Friday and Saturday night, the details will be posted as soon as we have them. On Sunday May 15th we will be open from 12-4 to sell any leftover (food) product we have. We hope to see everyone for our final weekend, to all those unable to make it we would like to thank you for your business over the last 25 years."

Many longtime diners were sad to hear the news and expressed their well wishes on the Facebook page.

"So many awesome, awesome memories I had at this mandatory stop, always a excellent time when I was there, extremely good people, I respect that fact that you are selling, but it will not be the same, thank you for all the crazy good times," posted Michael Wrubel.

According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, David J. Guy and Anne S. Arroyo have a liquor license application transfer pending for the property, which is listed as the York Street Grille. Guy and Arroyo also own the FireHouse Restaurant and MoMo's BBQ & Grill, both in Harrisburg.

"I think the location is fantastic and the area is in need of some quality food," Guy said.

Jordan Learn, who is an assistant chef at the FireHouse, will oversee the kitchen which will emphasize upscale bar foods. In addition, they will bring in a 20 tap beer system.

The restaurant will likely be closed for about one month for remodeling, Guy said.