Altoona Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area 

What is a Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area?

A Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is a special district where you can purchase an alcoholic beverage from a participating business and enjoy it outdoors within the designated boundaries. Here in Altoona, we're all about having a good time, responsibly. Enjoy your drink, explore the area, and help keep our community safe and welcoming for everyone.

Please see Altoona's DORA outlined below, along with rules & guidelines.

Important Notice:
Please note, a potential change to this city ordinance is currently under review. Details are subject to change pending official updates from city leadership. We recommend checking back regularly or contacting the city for the most current information.

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Rules & Regulations:

• No carry-ins allowed. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from participating DORA businesses. No outside alcohol is allowed.
• Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol.
• DORA operates daily from 11 AM - 11 PM unless otherwise designated for special events or by the Police Chief.
• Alcohol is only allowed on sidewalks, crosswalks, and public areas not open to traffic within the marked DORA boundaries.
• Alcohol purchased at one licensed premise may not be carried into another licensed premise (bar to bar) or back into a licensed premise once the patron exits a premises (bar to DORA and back). 

Click here to view the complete ordinance summary.

Establishments Include:

• Golden Spike Bar & Grill
• Four Hundred Club
• Iron Horse Pub