700 and 800 Gervais St.

Arnold Cos. to Redevelop Retail/Entertainment Complex in Columbia

by John Nelson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Arnold Cos. has redevelopment plans for 700 and 800 Gervais St. in Columbia. The retail and entertainment complex is currently home to Tsunami, Rocket Man Piano Bar, Wet Willies and Jillian’s. Arnold Cos. plans to rebrand the complex as West End Alley and connect the complex with a new alleyway, as well as upgrade the façade, upgrade the lighting and add covered outdoor seating in the new alleyway. Arnold Cos. will also bring two new tenants to the complex: Atlanta-based Mexican chain Tin Lizzy’s and City Bar and Fondue. The two restaurants are slated to open in mid-2015. Once a Train Depot building and warehouse, the complex spans 94,000 square feet and features a 478-space parking lot wrapping around the perimeter of the complex. Arnold Cos.’s redevelopment of 700 and 800 Gervais St. will begin in the second quarter of this year.

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