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Sip & Stroll Social District
Enjoy a drink from local bars & restaurants as you walk around downtown Holly Springs.
Welcome to the Sip & Stroll Downtown Holly Springs Social District
Experience downtown Holly Springs in the Sip & Stroll Social District, which allows people to purchase beer or wine from participating businesses and enjoy the beverages as they walk around the vibrant and growing downtown area.
Grab a drink or a bite to eat, take a stroll, listen to live music, and soak in the joys of being part of a friendly, connected community while supporting local businesses.
Social District Hours:
11 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days a week
Sip & Stroll Location
The Sip & Stroll social district spans Main Street downtown, starting just north of the intersection of Earp and ending at Oak Avenue. The district also extends to the Cultural Center and includes areas designated for future development. Sip & Stroll signage marks the boundaries where open beverages in marked containers are allowed. View a larger, printable map of the Sip & Stroll area.
Look for sidewalk markers like this to stay within the Downtown Sip & Stroll Social District boundaries.
Enjoy Sip & Stroll
While downtown, look for Sip & Stroll decals displayed near business doors that indicate the business’ participation status.
| Beverages Sold Here Indicates that the business sells Sip & Stroll beverages. Sip & Stroll beverages are served in marked containers that can be disposed of in recycling containers around the social district. | |
| Beverages Welcome Indicates that Sip & Stroll beverages may be brought into and enjoyed inside the business. | |
| Please No Beverages Indicates that Sip & Stroll beverages are not allowed within that business. |
If no decal is displayed, entering the premises with a social district beverage is not permitted.
Participating Businesses
Purchase a Sip & Stroll Beverage from:
| You're Welcome to Bring Your Sip & Stroll Beverage into:
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How to Enjoy Sip & Stroll Responsibly
- Have fun while being responsible and respectful!
- Order a drink in an official social district cup from a participating establishment displaying a blue “Beverages Sold Here” decal. In addition to the Sip & Stroll logo, cups will display a sticker that indicates the date and seller’s information.
- Enjoy your beverage within the designated social district boundaries.
- Take your drink inside businesses that allow social district beverages, as indicated by a green "Beverages Welcome" decal.
- Dispose of your cup before leaving the social district or entering a vehicle.
- Follow all posted rules and guidelines for the social district.
- Don’t bring your own alcohol into the district.
- Don’t bring your own cup or refill a social district cup.
- Don’t take social district beverages outside the designated boundaries.
- Don’t consume a beverage that was not served in an official social district cup. In addition to the Sip & Stroll logo, cups will display a sticker that indicates the date and seller’s information.
- Don’t ignore signage at special events.
- Don’t assume every business is participating; look for the appropriate decals before entering. If the "Please No Beverages" decal is displayed or a business does not have a decal, social district beverages are not permitted inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sip & Stroll Downtown Social District allows visitors to purchase beer or wine from participating businesses and enjoy the beverages as they walk around the designated downtown area.
The primary goal of the Sip & Stroll Social District in Downtown Holly Springs is to support local businesses by increasing foot traffic and creating a more dynamic and engaging downtown environment. As people explore the district, they will naturally discover and interact with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, boosting connectivity and economic activity.
By cultivating a lively and inviting downtown, Sip & Stroll aims to provide residents and visitors with an exciting way to enjoy the charm of Holly Springs, discover new favorite spots, and contribute to the continued vibrancy and success of the local economy.
No. Only beverages purchased from an ABC-permitted business located within the social district may be consumed within the social district. No outside alcohol is permitted. No refilling of cups is allowed. A new Sip & Stroll cup should be provided for each beverage.
Businesses within the social district boundary can opt in or out at any time. To participate, a business must meet requirements, complete a form, and display proper signage. For details, call (919) 557-3906.
Related Information
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Economic Development
Physical Address
128 S. Main St.
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Mailing Address
PO Box 8
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: (919) 557-3906