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Explore BullStreet's latest attractions as vibrant Columbia district evolves

Stories by The State journalists, with AI summarization

The BullStreet District near downtown Columbia continues to be one of the most dynamic development projects in the capital city. The city of Columbia and Hughes Development are in the midst of a two-decade process of reimagining the sprawling, 181-acre former State Mental Hospital site into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood with apartments, restaurants, a minor league baseball stadium, hotels, senior living, the University of South Carolina's new medical school and more.

In recent weeks, developers have announced the grand opening of the Gather COLA food hall, a new Methodical Coffee has opened, a coming seven-story hotel has been touted and a new vintage market has made its debut.

Methodical Coffee has opened on the ground floor of the WestLawn building at the BullStreet District in Columbia, SC. By Chris Trainor

NO. 1: A POPULAR UPSTATE COFFEE SHOP HAS OPENED ITS FIRST COLUMBIA CAFE. HERE’S WHERE

Something new is officially brewing in Columbia’s BullStreet District. | Published October 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

A rendering of the coming Grand Willow hotel in Columbia, SC’s BullStreet District. By Rendering provided

NO. 2: COLUMBIA’S BULLSTREET DISTRICT WILL GET A NEW SEVEN-STORY HOTEL. WHAT WE KNOW

New details have emerged on a boutique hotel coming to a growing district near downtown Columbia. | Published November 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

A rendering of the coming Gather COLA food hall at the BullStreet District. It plans to open Dec. 5, 2025. By Rendering provided

NO. 3: FOOD HALL AT COLUMBIA’S BULLSTREET ANNOUNCES OPENING DAY

A hotly anticipated food hall in a growing Columbia district has set its opening date. | Published November 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

The intersection of Freed and Boyce streets in the BullStreet District near downtown Columbia. By Chris Trainor

NO. 4: A NEW COLUMBIA MARKET FOR ANTIQUES, VINTAGE ITEMS HAS A DEBUT DATE. WHAT TO KNOW

A new market for antiques, vintage clothing and more is set to make its debut in a growing Columbia neighborhood. | Published November 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chris Trainor

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.