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What is the DORA?
DORA stands for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. The short version is that this means you can buy a drink from a participating business, and then walk around, inside of the designated area. Read more about the goals and benefits of the DORA here, and make sure to read the DORA rules below. Have an idea for how to make the DORA better? Let us know by contacting info@westwoodcivic.org.

DORA map

BUSINESSES SERVING DORA BEVERAGES

  • Ivory House 2998 Harrison Ave.
  • Muse Café 3018 Harrison Ave.
  • West Side Brewing 3044 Harrison Ave.
  • Red’s Westside Venyou 3050 Harrison Ave.
  • Madcap Education Center 3064 Harrison Ave.
  • W Bar and Bistro 3077 Harrison Ave.
  • Nation Westwood 3435 Epworth Ave.
  • Emma’s All-In-One Occasions 3122 Harrison Ave.
  • Wondercade 3143 Harrison Ave.

DORA area is approximately from Ivory House to just beyond Wondercade on Harrison and down Epworth to Nation. Town Hall Park is included with the exception of the fenced-in playground and the Town Hall building itself. Look for these handy markers for the boundaries, as well as which businesses do, and don’t, allow DORA beverages.

The basics

Participating businesses can sell drinks in DORA cups during designated hours.

Beverages in DORA cups may be consumed anywhere in the DORA area. However, DORA beverages cannot be taken from one alcohol-serving establishment into another. 

DORA hours are 5pm to 11pm Monday–Friday; and 10am to 11pm Saturday and Sunday

YES

  • Support local small businesses by purchasing a drink at a participating Westwood DORA location and explore the district or enjoy Town Hall Park during designated hours.
  • DORA beverages may be taken into  establishments that do not serve alcoholic beverages and welcome DORA drinks, indicated by the sign.
  • Drink responsibly. Rules pertaining to public intoxication, indecency, noise and driving while intoxicated still apply.
  • Keep your drink within the boundaries.
  • Dispose of your empty cup responsibly.

NO

  • Don’t consume alcoholic drinks outside of DORA hours
  • No alcoholic beverages in cans, glass bottles, thermoses or flasks are permitted from outside or inside the DORA. I.e., no cans or growlers from West Side Brewing can be consumed within the DORA. No wine bottles from Muse or Henke may be consumed within the DORA. 
  • DORA beverages cannot be taken from one alcohol-serving establishment into another. Liquor permits cannot cross.
  • Don’t litter.