What is a Social District?

Social Districts allow for common areas where licensed establishments (e.g., bars, breweries, restaurants) may sell alcoholic beverages in designated containers to be taken into the common area for consumption. The Village of Pinehurst has created a temporary social district for the following special events:

• Alcoholic beverages may be consumed in the Social District from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• No outside alcohol is permitted within the district. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from establishments located within or contiguous to the district (in specially labeled cups) and must be consumed within the District.
• Upon leaving an establishment where an alcoholic beverage is purchased, the beverage must be consumed or discarded before entering a different business that serves alcohol.
• All alcohol in open containers must be disposed of before exiting the District or entering a vehicle.

 Information for ABC Permit Holders

• ABC permitted establishments must ensure they meet all legal requirements for carding and limiting consumption of alcoholic beverages. The establishment can only serve two beers/wine drinks, or one liquor drink, to one patron at a time.
• Alcoholic beverages that are sold for consumption in the District may only be sold in a container that meets all the following requirements:

• The container clearly identifies the ABC permittee from which the alcoholic beverage was purchased.
• The container clearly displays the Village of Pinehurst Social District logo. Stickers can be requested here.
• The container is not made of glass.
• The container displays, in no less than 12-point font, the statement, "Drink Responsibly – Be 21."
• The container cannot hold more than 16 fluid ounces.

 Map of the Village of Pinehurst Social District

Businesses located within or contiguous to the District that do not serve alcohol may permit people to enter with an alcoholic beverage in an approved container. Businesses not wishing to participate in the District should install signage indicating “Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited.”

• The Village will provide signage with the Social District logo and “Beverages Welcome” to businesses upon request. 
• Businesses not wishing to participate in the District should install signage indicating “Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited.” The Village will also provide signage to these businesses on request.

Enforcement and Reporting

Village of Pinehurst Police Officers will enforce the requirements of the Village of Pinehurst Social District.

To report potential violations, please call the VOP Police Department at 910-295-3141 or the N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (1-877-ALE-AGENT).

Social District Operations and Maintenance Plan

 A copy of the Social District Operations and Maintenance Plan can be found here.