What is a Social District?
- A social district is defined by an outdoor area in which a person may consume alcoholic beverages sold by an approved ABC permittee located within defined social district boundaries and defined days and hours of operation.
- A social district may include both indoor and outdoor areas of businesses within the social district.
- A social district may include privately owned property, permittees and non-permittee businesses, multi-tenant establishments, and public streets. (Source)
Social districts are the fastest growing downtown development program in the state. They are a proven economic driver for increased revenue for downtown businesses as they attract new events and new visitors.
Downtown Goldsboro’s social district is now open. It operates Monday-Sunday, 10am-10pm. Only participating ABC Permitted Businesses listed on this website can sell alcohol to the social district. Pay them a visit and have fun, but please enjoy responsibly.
Social District Requirements
Under North Carolina law, the Social District must meet the following requirements:
- Be consumed in the social district.
- Be disposed of before exiting the social district.
Social District Boundaries
Current social district boundaries are Center St from Ash to Spruce, and James to John on: Mulberry, Walnut, Chestnut, and Spruce. Excluding City Hall.
You can see the approved social district boundary lines below.
Participating ABC Permitted Businesses
- Goldsboro Brew Works
- GBW: The Filling Station
- Laughing Owl
- Well Travelled Beer
- The Paramount Theatre
- Owlamo
- Up North Pizzeria
- Brisas
- The Flying Shamrock
- Tobacco and Hops
Social District Welcome Here Businesses
- RYE – Always Fresh
- Green Thumb Florist
- Pink Piggy Sweets
- Lola’s Vintiques
- 3 Olive Chic
- Good Thymes
- Deep Space Tattoo and Piercing
- The Picket Fence
Downtown Merchants will have the following stickers on the outside of their businesses determining whether or not they participate in the social district:
Review the Do’s and Dont’s below:
Interested in being a participating business? Reach out to dgdcadmin@goldsboronc.gov