Visit Massillon's Outdoor Drinking District!

Sip and stroll downtown!

1

Order

Your adult beverage of choice from a participating location in a DORA cup.

2

Drink

Responsibly within the designated area and times.

3

Dispose

of your single-use cup in a receptical with the DORA.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

4:00pm – 12:00am

Saturday-Sunday

12:00pm – 12:00am


Permit Holders

Benders

Buffalo Wild Wings

Chloe's Diner

Downtown Hecks

Ed & Burts Smokehouse

Hideaway Lounge

Kozmo's

Krackpots

Margaritas

Massillon Museum

Oriole's Nest #270

Paradigm Shift Brewery

Print Bar

Rockne's

Rohr's Wine Room

Sangria Stand

Smiley's

Smitty's Steak House

The Alibi

Village Tavern


Visit Massillon's DORA

Additional days and extended times for special events may be established by the Mayor, Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety with the concurrence by a vote of City Council. Request for extended times for special events must be proposed at-least ninety (90) days prior to the event to ensure proper approval and planning.


Except as provided in the DORA statute, all State of Ohio and City of Massillon laws regarding public intoxication, impaired driving, and open containers apply to areas both inside and outside of the DORA boundaries. Failure to comply with the rules as stated is a crime!


Please drink responsibly!


FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • What is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (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.  

  • Can I walk anywhere with my DORA cup?

    No, you must stay within the DORA boundaries. Leaving the DORA with an alcoholic beverage breaks State of Ohio and City of Massillon open containers laws.



  • Where can I purchase a DORA drink?

    The DORA drinks can be purchased at any one of the twenty participating establishments.

  • Can I bring my own alcoholic beverage, pour it in a DORA cup, and walk around the DORA?

    No.  Only drinks purchased from participating establishments and in the official DORA cup can be consumed within the boundaries of the DORA.

  • Can I reuse my DORA cup?

    No.  Each DORA cup is for single use only.