Uptown DORA
(Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)
Uptown DORA HOURS — Monday-Friday: 4-10p; Saturday-Sunday: 11a-10p
What is DORA?
A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is an exception to the Ohio Revised Code’s open container law.
In Uptown Westerville, locals and tourists can enjoy the Uptown District and walking between establishments with a drink between 4-10p on weekdays, and between 11a-10p on weekends.
Beer, wine, and cocktails can be consumed inside DORA boundaries by purchasing drinks from participating DORA establishments.
Are there rules?
Yes, a few …
- Stay in the boundaries, look for the signs designating DORA boundaries and do not take your beverages beyond that point.
- Discard of your DORA cups before going outside of DORA boundaries.
- Keep Uptown clean! Dispose of your cups in a trash receptacle and please do not create litter!
- Drinks CAN enter any participating retail establishment.
- Drink CANNOT enter a participating liquor establishment (drinks purchased from one restaurant can not enter another restaurant).
- DORA cups are single use — no refills!
- No outside alcohol is permitted; All DORA drinks must be in an official DORA cup and purchased from a participating Uptown liquor permit holder.
- Please drink and behave responsibly. All other liquor control laws apply!
Where can you purchase DORA beverages?
- Ampersand Supper Club
- Asterisk Supper Club
- Birdie Books
- Cardinal Pizza
- Fattey Beer Company
- Good Vibes Winery
- High Bank Distillery Westerville
- Jimmy V’s Grill and Pub
- Koble Greek Italian Grill
- Los Altos Mexican Bar & Grill
- Meza Wine Shop
- North High Brewing Co.
- Old Bag of Nails Pub & Grill
- Uptown Deli and Brew
- Westerville Grill
Where can you take DORA beverages?
You can take your drink throughout the Uptown District within the boundaries shown on the DORA Map (below) and designated by signage.
You can enter any participating retail business. Signage will let you know if DORA beverages are allowed or not.
Currently most businesses accept DORA cups in their stores, with the exception of Graeter’s Ice Cream, Music and Arts, and Whit’s Frozen Custard.
Visit the City of Westerville website for additional information on the Uptown Westerville DORA.