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'''The | '''The Hive''' (originally announced as '''Five Points Social''' and opened as '''The Woolworth''') was a bar, restaurant and entertainment venue which opened in [[2018]] in the former [[Woolworth's]]/[[Five Points Market]]/[[Bailey Brothers Music]] location at 1006-1012 [[20th Street South]] in [[Five Points South]]. | ||
The venue was developed by [[Orchestra Partners]] ([[John Boone]] and [[Hunter Renfroe]]) who purchased the building for $1.3 million in January [[2017]]. | The venue was developed by [[Orchestra Partners]] ([[John Boone]] and [[Hunter Renfroe]]) who purchased the building for $1.3 million in January [[2017]]. | ||
The Woolworth | The Woolworth featured "duckpin" bowling lanes, ping-pong tables, dartboards and other social games alongside a full bar and kitchen. | ||
In [[2020]], in the context of both a shutdown of entertainment centers due to the [[2020 Coronavirus pandemic|Coronavirus pandemic]], and [[2020 George Floyd protests|widespread protests for racial justice]], the Woolworth's dress code was circulated on social media where many perceived it as racist for prohibiting styles of dress associated with Black culture. The owners apologized and rescinded the policy, promising to, "find a nondiscriminatory way to ensure a sophisticated experience." | In [[2020]], in the context of both a shutdown of entertainment centers due to the [[2020 Coronavirus pandemic|Coronavirus pandemic]], and [[2020 George Floyd protests|widespread protests for racial justice]], the Woolworth's dress code was circulated on social media where many perceived it as racist for prohibiting styles of dress associated with Black culture. The owners apologized and rescinded the policy, promising to, "find a nondiscriminatory way to ensure a sophisticated experience." | ||
The venue closed in August [[2020]] and was replaced by [[The Hive]], which opened that | The venue closed in August [[2020]] and was replaced by [[The Hive]], which opened late that year under a partnership with New Belgium Brewing, whose products were offered in a standalone bar area dubbed "Peerless & The Dude" (for Birmingham's former [[Peerless Saloon]] and [[Dude Saloon]]). That business closed in March [[2022]], citing, "food and beverage supply chain issues, staffing and event obstacles." | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* Edgemon, Erin (June 23, 2018) "Birmingham, this isn't your father's bowling alley." {{BN}} | * Edgemon, Erin (June 23, 2018) "Birmingham, this isn't your father's bowling alley." {{BN}} | ||
* Colurso, Mary (June 16, 2020) "Birmingham bar cancels ‘racist’ dress code after social media outcry." {{BN}} | * Colurso, Mary (June 16, 2020) "Birmingham bar cancels ‘racist’ dress code after social media outcry." {{BN}} | ||
* Chamblee, Hannah (October 2, 2020) "The HIVE, new restaurant concept, coming to former Woolworth space." {{BNow}} | |||
* Woods, Ashlee (August 1, 2022) "Five Points South entertainment venue permanently closed." {{BBJ}} | |||
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Revision as of 16:32, 2 August 2022
The Hive (originally announced as Five Points Social and opened as The Woolworth) was a bar, restaurant and entertainment venue which opened in 2018 in the former Woolworth's/Five Points Market/Bailey Brothers Music location at 1006-1012 20th Street South in Five Points South.
The venue was developed by Orchestra Partners (John Boone and Hunter Renfroe) who purchased the building for $1.3 million in January 2017.
The Woolworth featured "duckpin" bowling lanes, ping-pong tables, dartboards and other social games alongside a full bar and kitchen.
In 2020, in the context of both a shutdown of entertainment centers due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and widespread protests for racial justice, the Woolworth's dress code was circulated on social media where many perceived it as racist for prohibiting styles of dress associated with Black culture. The owners apologized and rescinded the policy, promising to, "find a nondiscriminatory way to ensure a sophisticated experience."
The venue closed in August 2020 and was replaced by The Hive, which opened late that year under a partnership with New Belgium Brewing, whose products were offered in a standalone bar area dubbed "Peerless & The Dude" (for Birmingham's former Peerless Saloon and Dude Saloon). That business closed in March 2022, citing, "food and beverage supply chain issues, staffing and event obstacles."
References
- Godwin, Brent (February 14, 2017) "Social house, bowling concept coming to Five Points South." Birmingham Business Journal
- Edgemon, Erin (June 23, 2018) "Birmingham, this isn't your father's bowling alley." The Birmingham News
- Colurso, Mary (June 16, 2020) "Birmingham bar cancels ‘racist’ dress code after social media outcry." The Birmingham News
- Chamblee, Hannah (October 2, 2020) "The HIVE, new restaurant concept, coming to former Woolworth space." Bham Now
- Woods, Ashlee (August 1, 2022) "Five Points South entertainment venue permanently closed." Birmingham Business Journal