DORA - Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
What is DORA?
Dora stands for “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area” it is a specific area where alcoholic beverages may be sold (to persons 21 years of age or older) by a licensed liquor establishment for outdoor consumption within a defined area.
Where is Lorain’s DORA?
Broadway Avenue
Black River Lane
West Erie Avenue
W. 4th Street
W. 5th Street
W. 6th Street
W./E. 8th Street
W/E. 9th Street
Veteran’s Park
Black River Landing (Event Dependent)
The DOs of Dora:
Drink responsibly and have fun!
Drink and stroll within DORA boundaries using a designated DORA cup.
Ask your server to place your beverage in a designated DORA cup if you plan to leave.
Obey all DORA guidelines posted throughout the district.
The DON’Ts of DORA:
Bring your own beverages into the DORA.
Consume DORA beverages outside the Lorain DORA zone.
Walk with a purchased beverage in a cup other than the designated DORA cups.
Take a beverage purchased at one DORA establishment into another.