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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Restaurant chain Hickory Tavern is closing its location in downtown Columbia.<\/p>\n
Artistry Restaurants, who acquired Hickory Tavern in 2025, announced that the location on Senate Street was permanently closed on Aug. 23. <\/p>\n
The Columbia location shuttered alongside three other Hickory Tavern locations in North Carolina.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile never an easy decision, it is important that we regularly evaluate where we can operate more efficiently so our resources and future investments are directed toward the priorities that will best serve our teams and guests,\u201d said Bryan Lockwood, CEO, Artistry Restaurants. \u201cThese changes, along with other efficiencies, will support Hickory Tavern\u2019s long-term plan and strength as a brand.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company noted that Columbia\u2019s other Hickory Tavern location on Pelham Drive will remain open. <\/p>\n
Regarding all four closures, Artistry Restaurants said the \u201cproximity of the restaurants to other Hickory Tavern locations was an important factor in the decision allowing the brand to better support its teams, guests, and future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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