Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
Coming Soon: Fairport Harbor's DORA
What is a DORA?
A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) allows visitors 21 and over to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating establishments and enjoy them outdoors within a clearly marked district. It’s a great way to enhance events, support local businesses, and take in the charm of Fairport Harbor while you sip responsibly.
How It Works
- Purchase a drink from a participating bar or restaurant.
- Sip & Stroll within the designated area—look for DORA boundary signs.
- Dispose of your cup properly before entering another liquor establishment or business with a red sign.
FAQs
What is a DORA?
A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is a specific area in which alcoholic beverages may be sold by licensed liquor establishments for outdoor consumption. The DORA is designed to make it easier to social distance, stroll within the district and support our local restaurants and bars.
How will the DORA be enforced?
The Fairport Harbor Police Department will monitor the DORA during routine patrols. If you need assistance, please contact the Fairport Harbor Police Department at 9-1-1.
How will the DORA be enforced?
The Fairport Harbor Police Department will monitor the DORA during routine patrols. If you need assistance, please contact the Fairport Harbor Police Department at 9-1-1.
Where is the proposed Fairport Harbor DORA?
The proposed Fairport Harbor DORA includes the 200 to 300 blocks of High Street and the 200 block of Third Street. It also includes Veterans Memorial Park. Once approved by Council, signs will be posted to indicate the district limits.
What are the proposed DORA hours?
12:00pm to 11:00pm, daily
What kind of alcoholic beverages can be purchased?
Beverages include beer, wine, and liquor. All beverages must be in non-glass containers and be purchased at participating establishments.
What are the rules?
- Patrons 21 years of age and older may purchase a beverage in a non-glass cup from any participating business during the permitted hours, and carry it outside within the DORA boundaries.
- Signs on bars and restaurants will indicate if they are participating in the DORA program. Signs will also be installed at the DORA district boundaries to indicate the area in which DORA beverages may be consumed.
- DORA beverages purchased at one bar or restaurant may not be taken into another bar or restaurant.
- Retailers may choose whether to permit DORA beverages in their shops at their own discretion. Signs will indicate whether retailers will allow the beverages inside or not.
- No other alcoholic beverages may be consumed outdoors within the DORA. This means you cannot bring your own alcohol to drink outside in this area or buy a bottle of alcohol from a restaurant/liquor store to refill your cup; only those purchased at a business within the DORA boundaries, in a DORA cup, are permitted.
Have fun, and please drink responsibly!
To help you navigate the Fairport Harbor DORA, participating businesses will display one of three brightly colored window stickers. These stickers let you know where you can carry or purchase your DORA beverage.
🔴 Red Sticker: No Drinks Please
This business has chosen not to allow DORA beverages inside. Please finish your drink or leave it outside before entering. Thank you for respecting their policy.
This business has chosen not to allow DORA beverages inside. Please finish your drink or leave it outside before entering. Thank you for respecting their policy.
🔵 Blue Sticker: Drinks Sold Here
Stop in and grab a drink! This business is a DORA participant and sells alcoholic beverages in non-glass cups. Once you have your drink, feel free to explore the DORA zone.
Stop in and grab a drink! This business is a DORA participant and sells alcoholic beverages in non-glass cups. Once you have your drink, feel free to explore the DORA zone.
🟢 Green Sticker: Drinks Welcome
DORA beverages are welcome here! While this business doesn’t sell drinks, you’re free to bring your DORA cup inside while you browse, shop, or relax.
DORA beverages are welcome here! While this business doesn’t sell drinks, you’re free to bring your DORA cup inside while you browse, shop, or relax.
Each business can decide what works best for them. Please look for the sticker and be courteous when visiting.
To keep the Fairport Harbor DORA safe, enjoyable, and easy to navigate, you’ll find clearly marked signs at key locations around the village.
🚩 DORA Entry Signs
Located at each entrance to the DORA zone, these signs let you know when you’re entering the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Once inside, you may carry an alcoholic beverage in a DORA-approved cup (non-glass) purchased from a participating business.
Located at each entrance to the DORA zone, these signs let you know when you’re entering the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Once inside, you may carry an alcoholic beverage in a DORA-approved cup (non-glass) purchased from a participating business.
Look for the official DORA branding so you know you’re in the zone!
🛑 DORA Boundary Signs
These signs are posted at the edges of the DORA and mark the end of the area where DORA beverages are permitted. Please finish or dispose of your drink before crossing these boundaries. Carrying an alcoholic beverage beyond this point violates local ordinance.
These signs are posted at the edges of the DORA and mark the end of the area where DORA beverages are permitted. Please finish or dispose of your drink before crossing these boundaries. Carrying an alcoholic beverage beyond this point violates local ordinance.
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