Laconia opens streets to public drinking through social district

Laconia has become the first New Hampshire city to allow public drinking in designated sidewalk and street areas through a social district, enabling unfinished drinks to be taken to go from bars and restaurants. The move is a local regulatory change that may modestly support hospitality foot traffic and spending, but it is unlikely to have any broader market impact.

Analysis

Laconia has become the first New Hampshire city to allow public drinking in designated sidewalk and street areas through a social district, enabling unfinished drinks to be taken to go from bars and restaurants. The move is a local regulatory change that may modestly support hospitality foot traffic and spending, but it is unlikely to have any broader market impact.