Dresden District

In an effort to promote increased social activities and pedestrian traffic along Dresden Drive, the Brookhaven City Council has established the Dresden District from Peachtree Road to Camille Drive.

The Dresden District is a specific area in which one can purchase a drink from a participating restaurant or bar and walk around the area. Patrons must be at least 21 years of age and are generally exempt from the Open Container Law during the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. if the drink has been purchased from a participating business and is contained within a Dresden Alcohol Cup with the above Dresden District sticker.

For business owners:

• Alcoholic beverages available for removal from the premises must be in a clear Dresden Alcohol Cup with the business logo as well as the above sticker.
• Distilled spirits can be contained in a Dresden Alcohol Cup no greater than 12 fluid ounces.
• Malt beverages or wine can be contained in a Dresden Alcohol Cup no greater than 16 fluid ounces.
• Any licensed establishment that allows patrons to leave the establishment with an alcoholic beverage shall have an 11- by 17- inch sign posted at the front door within public view so that a patron entering or exiting the establishment can read the statement: “Patrons leaving this establishment are allowed to have alcoholic beverages outside, in APPROVED containers, until 10:00 PM. Any person who possesses an open alcoholic beverage outside the Dresden District, or after 10:00PM within the District, or in an unauthorized container, is in violation of the City Code and may be subject to a citation and/or fine.”

See full ordinances in the pdf documents below.