Fayetteville, Arkansas was one of the first cities in the nation to pilot an Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), allowing visitors and residents of legal drinking age to openly carry and consume alcohol in our downtown entertainment district. Today, the ORA is a mainstay in downtown Fayetteville and remains one of very few places in the United States where you can legally drink in the street!

The Outdoor Refreshment Area is open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm. Guests 21 years of age and older can carry and consume alcoholic beverages in designated cups while wearing the official wristband on public sidewalks and other public areas within the boundary of the district. Beverages in ORA cups must be purchased from a participating establishment (listed below) and may not be brought into another alcohol-serving establishment.

To start sipping and strolling, choose from our long list of businesses that are happy to supply you with a wristband and official ORA cup! Any type of alcoholic beverage can go in the cup, as long as it’s provided within the district. After that, you’re all set! Experience the thrill of grabbing a cold beer or specialty cocktail and walking straight out into the open air on the streets of Fayetteville and you'll wonder how you ever did it any other way.

While you’re exploring Fayetteville’s gorgeous downtown historic district with a drink in hand, remember to be respectful of our local businesses and don’t bring a drink inside without permission. Be sure to keep your ORA cup to yourself, even if you’re with folks over the age of 21 - they aren’t transferable!

We want you to have a blast and enjoy the ORA, but remember - all other city and State of Arkansas laws still apply. Don’t bring alcohol from outside the district to consume in ORA cups, and please drink responsibly. Support businesses safely, and have a ball in downtown Fayetteville!

The ORA boundary is roughly square, bounded by Watson to the north, Mountain to the south (plus the connecting Fay Jones Woods, Lower Ramble, and Trail), East Ave. to the east, and West Ave. to the west. Approved routes have been added to include areas such as the Mill district and businesses along Dickson west of the train tracks. Don’t worry if you’re not too familiar with the area - there are several ORA signs posted along the border of the district to help you out!

Check out the map below for a guide to Fayetteville’s ORA boundaries, or explore this ORA guide for consumers, courtesy of the City of Fayetteville.

Grab a drink from any Fayetteville business that participates in the Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA):

Visit the City of Fayetteville’s website for additional information regarding the ORA.