{"id":4381,"date":"2026-08-06T16:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T16:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4381"},"modified":"2026-08-06T16:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T16:37:00","slug":"columbia-bistro-and-lounge-closes-downtown-location-heres-what-we-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4381","title":{"rendered":"Columbia bistro and lounge closes downtown location. Here\u2019s what we know"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A downtown Columbia restaurant and lounge has closed its Washington Street location, though the business is teasing that there could be a \u201cnext chapter\u201d elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4380\">Evette on SC gov run: \u2018I don\u2019t play that could have, would have, should have\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Sky Bistro &amp; Lounge, which has operated at 1120 Washington St. in the heart of downtown Columbia for four years, has closed that location, the business noted in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur time at 1120 Washington St has now come to an end,\u201d Sky Bistro said on social media. \u201cSunday August 2nd was the last day of operation at this location. This is not a goodbye. It\u2019s a see you later. As we close this chapter at this location, we look forward to the next chapter of SKY Bistro Lounge. Stay Tuned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The menu at Sky Bistro has included entr\u00e9es such as rosemary lamb chops, ribs, flounder and New York strips, among other offerings. The restaurant also had a deep roster of appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, drinks and more. A sign on the window at the Washington Street bistro touted that it had \u201cThe best happy hour in the South.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4378\">Midlands town asks to change form of government. Would you notice a difference?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Aug. 3 Facebook post announcing Sky\u2019s Washington Street closure drew a big response with more than 230 reactions and more than 165 shares as of Aug. 6.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe would like to thank all the people who patronized SKY Bistro Lounge during our time at this location,\u201d the business said in its social media message. \u201cYour unwavering support was vital to our success during this amazing journey. We would also like to express gratitude to all the employees, DJs, and security personnel that were a part of the SKY Bistro Lounge team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The bistro\u2019s Washington Street shuttering comes as the building where it is located, along with adjoining 1136 Washington Street, is set to be redeveloped as a new hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4377\">Midlands town asks to change form of government. 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