Downtown Burlington Social District
Social districts allow people to take alcoholic beverages purchased from ABC permittees located inside the district into the public areas within the social district in specially marked cups. The social district will be in operation on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 pm – 10 pm. The Downtown Burlington Social District will encompass a seven-block area including Front, Main, Spring, Davis, and Worth Streets. The perimeter of the district will be marked with signage, a map of the district, and rules for participating.
Non-ABC permitted businesses in the social district have the option of allowing visitors to bring alcoholic beverages into their locations or not. Imagine browsing stores with a beverage in your hand while you wait for your table at a restaurant downtown. A decal on the front door of the business will identify which locations allow beverages inside.
Social District Rules:
Only beverages sold by ABC Permittees inside the district (listed below) are allowed to be consumed in the district. No beverages purchased outside the district or brought from home are allowed.
Beverages purchased inside the district must be consumed inside the district boundaries, days and hours of operation. (Fridays and Saturdays, from 12 pm – 10 pm)
Beverages must be in specially branded cups.
Beverages may not be taken inside of other ABC permitted locations.
Social districts were designed as a tool for economic recovery during the pandemic and have provided an increased activity in downtowns ever since. They turn downtowns into entertainment destinations, adding vibrancy and vitality by encouraging people to come eat, drink, shop and explore downtown. They also make downtowns more attractive to new businesses and restaurants.
Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Local District: 336.256.1362
Burlington Police Department Non-Emergency: 336.229.3500
Restaurants & Bars Serving Social District Beverages:
Burlington Beer Works 103 E. Front Street
Burlington Public House 118 E. Davis Street
D&J’s Martinis & Memories 418 S. Spring Street
Go Burrito! 268 E. Front Street
Tanner’s Wine Bar 102 E. Front Street
The Mini Dingo 111 E. Front Street
Valerio’s Italian Restaurant 120 E. Front Street
Where you can shop or dine with your Social District Beverage!
Bella’s House Consignment 236 E. Front Street
D&Js Bakes and Bites 404 S. Spring Street
Main Street Vinyl 321 S. Main Street
Owl and Rabbit Gallery 410 S. Main Street
Persnickety Books 347 S. Main Street
Downtown Burlington Social District Map:
