Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)

A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area or DORA is a specifically designated area that allows patrons over the age of 21 to purchase alcoholic beverages from an establishment and carry them in an open container within a clearly defined area within the City.

The City believes that the establishment of a DORA in the Heritage District, Old Montgomery Gateway District and The Marketplace will be an economic draw for the City of Montgomery, will provide an opportunity to continue to build on lively, pedestrian friendly environments in these areas and provide a boost of sales to businesses in the DORA.

The DORA hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday from noon to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 9:00 p.m.  Special hours of DORA operation will be allowed as designated in advance by the City Manager for holidays and/or special events.

• Bru Burger Bar, 9300 Montgomery Road
• The Corner Pub, 7833 Cooper Road
• The Belle and the Bear, 8512 Market Place Lane
• European Café, 9450 Montgomery Road
• Forno, 9415 Montgomery Road
• Kitchen Social, 9340 Montgomery Road
• Livery, 9320 Montgomery Road
• Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Road
• Montgomery Public House, 7880 Remington Road
• Taglio Bar & Pizzeria,9321 Montgomery Road
• Village Tavern, 9390 Montgomery Road
• Z Place, 7823 Cooper Road

Establishments will have maps showing the limits of the DORA.  Signs will also be located at key egress areas of the DORA indicating "No Alcohol Beyond This Point."

A plastic, reusable, designated cup to be used for alcoholic beverages within the DORA. DORA cups can be purchased at participating establishments for a nominal fee. The cup will be branded for the City of Montgomery and have information regarding the rules of the DORA.  The City will provide the first 250 DORA cups to participating businesses free of charge as a small gesture to help businesses during these difficult times. Additional cups may be purchased from the City at cost.

Yes, the participating businesses may charge a fee for the cup. In order to ensure consistency, the City is recommending that establishments charge $1 for the DORA cup.

Window clings will be provided by the City for participating DORA businesses. Contact Tracy Henao, Assistant City Manager at thenao@montgomeryohio.org or 513-792-8312 to receive your window cling(s). All participating businesses must have a window cling displayed identifying the business as a participating business.

The City will provide cards with a small map of the district as well as the rules which are to be provided to patrons when they purchase a DORA cup. The City will also provide larger maps of the district for business owners to have available for customers to view.

No, patrons can only take alcohol outside of the establishment in an official DORA cup.

No, once a DORA beverage has left an establishment, it must be consumed before entering another participating business. Empty cups may be taken into another participating establishment for another beverage.

No, beverages must be purchased from participating establishments. No cans, glass bottles, or outside alcoholic beverages are allowed within the DORA boundaries.

The Police Department will conduct routine patrols and will enforce responsible behavior. The boundaries of the DORA will be strictly enforced.  Alcoholic beverages may not be carried outside of the boundary area or patrons are subject to legal consequences.