Willy's Burgers & Booze
Open-air burger bar
RebuildingBeloved open-air burger and cheap-drinks bar at the Woody’s end of Corey, rebuilding after the 2024 storms.
About
What it's like
A laid-back open-air bar near the Woody’s end of Corey Ave, known for big burgers, cheap drinks and late nights. Its menu ran to burgers, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, fried and steamed seafood, and daily specials. It has been closed since the 2024 hurricanes, and the owners say the rebuilt version will keep the same look, colors and menu.
Don't leave without
What to get
- The Big Gooey (10-oz cheeseburger)
- Burgers and tots
- Fried or steamed seafood
- Happy hour drinks
The story
How it got here
Mike Anderson started Willy's in the early 2000s in a former hot dog stand; Stephen Molloy bought it in 2019 and sees himself as keeper of its history. Property owners Charles and Helen Collom backed the rebuild, and Helen has carried it on since Charles died during the closure.
Helene & Milton, 2024
Since the storms
Helene's surge devastated it and Milton followed; closed since late 2024. A fundraiser sent over $20,000 to staff. After about 14 months of permitting, construction began in October 2026.
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