City of Pickerington

Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

The Pickerington Outdoor Refreshment Area – DORA – is here! It is a designated public space where participating establishments can serve alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups. These specially marked cups will allow participants ages 21 and over to enjoy Pickerington’s downtown with a beverage in-hand.


WHEN: Daily from Noon – 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: The DORA encompasses the entire Olde Village including Columbus Street, Church Street and Center Street . See map below for further detail.

HOW: Participating establishments can sell beer, wine or liquor in specially marked DORA cups allowing participants ages 21 and over to explore and enjoy our downtown with a drink. Drink responsibly and have fun!


For Visitors

Keep in mind businesses maintain the same control, rights and responsibility of their establishment. They may choose not to have alcohol brought into their business, and this is easy to spot by looking for the decals below.


Please Do Not

  • Bring outside drinks.
  • Walk with a purchased alcoholic drink in a non-approved DORA cup.
  • Take a drink from one establishment into another that serves alcohol. (If an individual store allows it, you can take an alcoholic beverage inside).
  • Display inappropriate behavior.