From family stores to college bars, these Columbia-area businesses closed in 2021
While the Columbia and Lexington areas welcomed dozens of new businesses over the past year, communities lost a number of well-loved restaurants, stores and other businesses in 2021.
From decades-old family-owned stores to now-shuttered watering holes, here are some of the businesses we said goodbye to this year.
Consign It, a Forest Acres furniture and accessories store, closed after 10 years.
Lexington Jewelers leaves a hole on Lexington’s Main Street after 58 years.
Main Street Public House closed and has been temporarily transformed into the Miracle on Main pop-up holiday bar, before transitioning to Prohibition in the new year.
Mom’s on Main restaurant closed, and the space is set to become a new Greek restaurant, Ambrosia Tavern.
Moosehead Saloon in Five Points closed after its liquor license was protested.
Nicky’s Pizzeria in Five Points closed after eight years of serving New York-style slices from lunchtime ‘til late at night.
Pavlov’s bar ended the long-running college tradition of “Monday Night Pav’s” in Five Points when it, too, closed after a liquor license suspension.
Starbucks closed one of its most prominent Columbia shops, on Gervais Street in the Vista.
The Villa restaurant closed after four decades of serving Italian fare on Bush River Road.
The Twist Columbia, once featured on the Food Network, served its last seafood plates.
Walmart Supercenter on Bush River Road closed, reportedly due to low sales.
Wood True Value Hardware closed after 40 years on Broad River Road, but store owner Ronnie Wood continues to run Lexington True Value Hardware on Augusta Highway.
