Lexington Social District opens today in Uptown
Breweries, bars and restaurants in Uptown Lexington are excited about the opening day of the Lexington Social District.
The Lexington Social District officially opens today at 10:00 a.m. and will mark history in Lexington, as the city joins other cities such as Greensboro and Durham in the excitement.
Those that are 21 and older, can now purchase alcohol in designated cups and enjoy a drink while strolling Uptown, either inside or outside, within the boundaries of the social district. You can even shop in stores that allow alcoholic beverages.
The ordinance was adopted by the Lexington City Council in June 2023. Each participating business applied for and received special permits to join the social district. The Lexington Social District logo is displayed at each of these businesses. The Lexington Social District hours are in effect seven days a week beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 a.m. The exception to the hours is the day of the Lexington Barbecue Festival.
Although this is a move towards progressive growth in Uptown Lexington, all other existing alcohol laws still apply. Lexington Police Department will monitor and enforce the rules of the Lexington Social District.
There is also a limit to the amount each person can purchase at each location.
The Lexington Social District encompasses the following areas;
{Photos: Public Use}
The Eastern sidewalk of West Center Street between Courtney Street and State Street.
The northern sidewalk of State Street from West 3rd Avenue to West 3rd Street.
The southern sidewalk of West 3rd Street from State Street to North Main Street.
The southern sidewalk of East 3rd Street between North Main Street and North Salisbury Street.
The northern sidewalk of Salisbury Street from East 3rd Street to East Center Street.
The southern sidewalk of East Center Street from Salisbury Street to South Railroad Street.
The southern sidewalk on South Railroad between East Center Street and East 1st Avenue.
The eastern section of East 1 st Avenue from South Railroad to the Railroad right-of-way.
The northern section of the Railroad right-of-way between East 1st Avenue and East 7th Avenue.
The eastern section of East 7th Avenue between the Railroad right-of-way and South Salisbury Street.
The northern sidewalk of South Salisbury Street between East 7th Avenue and East 5th Avenue.
The western sidewalk of East 5th Avenue between South Salisbury Street and South Main Street. The northern sidewalk of South Main Street between 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
The western sidewalk of West 3rd Avenue between South Main Street and South State Street.
The Northern sidewalk of South State Street between West 3rd Avenue and West Center Street.
No outside alcohol is permitted within the district and all beverages must be discarded before leaving the district or entering a vehicle.
Please do not drink and drive.
