The State

Which Five Points bars have closed in the last few years, and what’s still open?

The constant battles for liquor licenses and frequent changing of business owners can make it difficult to keep track of when deciding which bars to visit on a Saturday night with friends. Moosehead ...
Post and Courier

2 Five Points bars win liquor licenses, but must follow tight rules on IDs, booze prices

COLUMBIA — Two side-by-side bars in the heart of Columbia's Five Points district will get their liquor licenses after a state judge ruled in their favor July 20. The two bars, Breakers Live and ...
The State

New rules slash Five Points’ late-night drinking, as more bars have to close earlier

Only nine bars in Five Points are now allowed to continue serving beer and wine past 2 a.m. after several decided not to reapply for late-night alcohol permits. Just more than half the Columbia bars ...
Post and Courier

Columbia's Five Points sees drop in alcohol-related issues after new rules imposed on bars

In Five Points, bars that cater to the college crowd have been working with law enforcement and following the stricter rules, imposed as conditions of having the alcohol licenses renewed, Crowley said ...
WLTX19

Crack down on bars in Five Points, could lead to closings

CAMDEN, S.C. — There has been a lot of controversy in the past over the bar scene in Five Points. Now a state leader is calling for more enforcement over food sales at bars. “That bar over there was ...