What is a DORA?

A DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) allows you to purchase alcoholic beverages to-go from participating locations. These beverages are served in a special DORA cup, which you can carry around and enjoy within the designated boundaries of the area. Whether you're enjoying a stroll or relaxing at an outdoor spot, you can now sip your favorite drink outside!

DORA Hours:

Piqua’s DORA is open every day from Noon to 10:00 p.m., giving you plenty of time to enjoy your favorite beverage outdoors.

DORA Map:

DORA Expansion:

Temporary expansion areas to the DORA may be activated at the discretion of the City Commission.

Where can I buy DORA beverages?

• You can purchase DORA beverages from the following participating locations:
  • American Legion
  • Crooked Handle Brewing Co. 
  • Lemon Meringue
  • Lighthouse at the Lock
  • Liquid Lounge
  • Lucky's
  • 3 Joe's Pizzeria & Trattoria

DORA Do's and Don'ts:

DO:

• Drink responsibly, enjoy the event, and have fun!
• Drink and stroll within the DORA boundaries using a designated DORA cup.
• Ask your server to place your beverage in a designated DORA cup if you plan to leave the establishment.
• Purchase your beverage from a participating DORA establishment, which will have signs identifying their participation.
• Obey all DORA guidelines posted throughout the District.

DON'T:

• Bring your own beverages into the DORA.
• Consume DORA beverages outside the Arena District DORA zone.
• Take a beverage purchased at one DORA establishment into another.
• Walk with a purchased beverage in a cup other than the designated DORA cups.

Note: All liquor regulations apply to establishments and patrons within the DORA, including overserving and drunk driving laws. Please drink responsibly.

DORA Rules and FAQ:

RULES:

• Patrons must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcohol.
• DORA beverages must be purchased at participating liquor establishments. You cannot bring your own drink.
• DORA drinks must be discarded before entering another bar or restaurant that serves alcohol, or any business displaying a red "DORA Not Permitted" sign.
• You may enjoy your beverage outdoors and take it into shops displaying a green "DORA Welcome" sign.
• DORA drinks are only allowed within the DORA boundaries. Exit signage is placed at the boundaries, and DORA beverages are not permitted beyond these points.
• Safety and nuisance laws are still enforced! Be respectful of residents and businesses, and never drink and drive.

FAQ'S:

Q: Can I bring my own drink into the DORA?

A: No. Patrons cannot bring their own alcoholic drink into the DORA. You can purchase your favorite drink in a marked DORA container from a participating establishment.

Q: Can I take my DORA beverage from one liquor establishment into another?

A: No. You cannot take a DORA drink back into the liquor establishment where you purchased it after exiting or into another liquor establishment.

Q: Can I take my DORA beverage into my favorite shop?

A: Yes. If a retailer indicates that they allow DORA beverages by displaying a green DORA sign, you can shop with your drink!

Q: How will I know if I am within the DORA boundaries?

A: There are signs placed around the Piqua DORA to signify participating locations and to alert you if you are entering or exiting the designated DORA boundaries.

Q: Do the DORA boundaries change for special events? 

A: The DORA exists within a permanent footprint. In addition, temporary expansion areas can be approved for special events only, which can only be activated at the discretion of the City Commission. 

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Full-Text DORA Application:

Click here to download the DORA application.

Other Materials:

• DORA Poster