The Delaware Outdoor Refreshment Area – DORA – is just that, a designated public space where alcoholic beverages can legally be consumed. In Delaware’s case, this allows for the consumption of beer, wine or liquor in the DORA zone.

When: Daily from 11 am – Midnight

Where: The DORA zone is Central Avenue to Spring Street and Union Street to Franklin Street. See map below for further detail.

How: Participating businesses can serve in DORA cups for you to purchase, allowing you to explore and enjoy our downtown sipping beer, wine or liquor.

For Establishments

Participation in the DORA is optional. If you participate:

You have all of the same liabilities and responsibilities that you normally would have. Control, rights and responsibility of your establishment remain intact. If you chose not to have alcohol brought into your business, you may post a sign stating that. This is no different than a sign prohibiting food and drink or proper attire.

Specially marked cups must be used; a standard blue plastic cup, not to exceed 16 oz. Printed stickers (no less than 1″ x 1.75″) must be placed on the cup with the name of your establishment.

For Visitors

Participation in the DORA is optional for liquor establishments so do not expect that every establishment will be selling DORA alcohol. Merchants maintain the same control, rights and responsibility of their establishment. They may choose not to have alcohol brought into their business.  All visitors are required to abide by the merchant’s policy.

More Information

For additional information or questions, please call 740-203-1010 or email.

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