KOKOMO, Ind. — On Friday, the city of Kokomo will officially implement its new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA.
This area allows residents and visitors to purchase adult beverages from approved businesses and drink them within Kokomo’s DORA boundaries. The program will operate year-round from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
According to a news release from the city of Kokomo, the businesses currently approved to participate in the city’s DORA program include:
- Cook McDoogal’s Irish Pub
- Located at 100 N. Main St.
- Cooper’s Pub
- Located at 113 E. Sycamore St.
- The Coterie
- Located at 107 W. Sycamore St.
- Foxes Trail
- Located at 305 S. Main St.
- The Hobson
- Located at 110 N. Washington St.
- Marble the Steakhouse
- Located at 500 N. Buckeye St.
- Oscar’s Pizza
- Located at 515 N. Buckeye St.
- Sun King Brewery
- Located at 500 N. Buckeye St.
This comes after a number of locations in Central Indiana have implemented similar measures, including Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel and Speedway. Most recently, the town council in Zionsville voted on Monday to approve the town’s own DORA ordinance.
Officials with the city of Kokomo said that the DORA program “aims to enhance downtown’s vibrancy, supporting local businesses and promoting a social, pedestrian-friendly environment.”
“The launch of the DORA is an exciting step for Kokomo and our downtown businesses,” Tyler Moore, Kokomo’s mayor, said in the release. “This initiative will create a more dynamic downtown experience, attracting residents and visitors to support our local businesses and enjoy our events. By allowing people to explore our community while enjoying a beverage responsibly, we’re fostering a vibrant, social atmosphere that will boost the local economy and enhance the spirit of our city.”
