Downtown Zionsville DORA Guide

Zionsville’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area — better known as the DORA — lets adults 21 and older enjoy an alcoholic beverage from an approved downtown business while walking through designated parts of the Village.

The district covers much of downtown Zionsville, including the brick-paved Main Street area, nearby commercial blocks, and Creekside Corporate Park. Because the DORA runs year-round, it is part of regular downtown life — not something limited to festivals, market days, or special events.

Before you order, it helps to know where the district begins and ends, what kind of container your drink has to be in, and which businesses are approved to participate. This guide covers the official DORA hours, container rules, beverage size limits, boundaries, and participating establishments. For the most current rules, business list, and boundary map, check the Town of Zionsville's official DORA page.

DORA Hours and Age Requirement

The Zionsville DORA is active every day of the year.

Day	Hours
Monday – Saturday	10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday	12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

You must be 21 or older to purchase and carry an alcoholic beverage within the district. One person may carry up to two open containers at a time.

Official Zionsville DORA Rules & Regulations

The DORA gives visitors more freedom to walk through downtown with a drink, but it does not make the Village a BYOB district. Alcoholic beverages must come from an approved participating business, stay in the proper container, and remain inside the DORA boundaries.

Your drink has to come from an approved business.
DORA beverages must be purchased from a licensed, approved establishment inside the district. You cannot bring alcohol from home, carry in a drink purchased outside the DORA, or pour outside alcohol into a DORA cup.

Your drink has to be in an approved container.
Alcoholic beverages must be served in an official DORA-branded container. The town’s original DORA cups were clear plastic cups with the Zionsville DORA logo, but approved businesses may also use other non-glass, non-breakable containers if they carry the official DORA branding. Glass containers may not be carried into the DORA.

Not every shop allows DORA drinks inside.
A DORA beverage can be carried through public areas of the district, but individual businesses decide whether open containers are allowed inside their storefronts. Look for the official window decals before walking in with a drink. Some signs show that DORA beverages are welcome, while others show that they are not permitted.

Open containers must stay inside the district.
The DORA boundary is marked with official signs and sidewalk decals. Once you reach the edge of the district, the open-container allowance ends. Do not carry an open alcoholic beverage beyond the posted DORA boundary.

Approved Beverage Sizes

The ordinance sets maximum container sizes for alcoholic beverages carried into the public areas of the DORA. Individual establishments may serve smaller pours.

Beverage Type	Maximum Size
Beer or flavored malt beverages	16 oz
Wine, cider, or premixed cocktails	12 oz
Liquor or liquor-based cocktails	10 oz total, with no more than 2 oz of liquor

DORA Boundaries: Where Can You Drink in Downtown Zionsville?

The Zionsville DORA covers much of the Village business district, including the Main Street commercial core, Creekside Corporate Park, and the Sullivan-Munce Cultural Center.

• North: Poplar Street, including the north side of Poplar Street between Main and Maple streets
• South: South of 106th Street, including the Creekside Corporate Park area
• West: Generally Second Street in the Village core
• East: Generally Elm Street through the Village; south of Sycamore Street, the boundary extends farther east.
• Additional included area: SullivanMunce Cultural Center, included through a carve-out between Hawthorne and Sycamore streets

The DORA boundary is not a simple rectangle. The map below shows the boundary as of this writing, but for the most current official boundary, visit the Town of Zionsville's official DORA page.

Open containers must remain inside the marked DORA area. Official signs and sidewalk decals at the district's entry and exit points mark the boundary on the ground.

Participating Establishments

The businesses below are the current designated permittees listed on the Town of Zionsville's official DORA page.

1. Greek's Pizzeria
2. Rosie's Place
3. Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine
4. Noah Grant's
5. Rush on Main
6. Tipsy Mermaid
7. Cobblestone
8. Auberge
9. Café Patachou
10. Zionsville Pizzeria
11. The Friendly Tavern
12. The Scoop
13. Bowdie's Chophouse

Participating businesses may change over time. Before ordering, look for official DORA signage at the business or check the town’s current permittee list.

Public Restrooms in the DORA

A public restroom for DORA visitors is located in a temporary structure on the Main and Sycamore parking lot, just south of The Friendly Tavern. The trailer provides an immediate solution to a long-standing need for public restrooms in the Village.

Features include:

• ADA accessibility, including a baby changing table
• Daily hours from 7 AM to 10 PM, with extended hours during special events
• Exterior lighting and a security camera for enhanced safety
• Routine maintenance by the Town’s Departments of Public Works (DPW) and Parks & Recreation

The Town is also planning for the future development of a civic plaza in the Village, which would include permanent public restrooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you drink on Main Street Zionsville?
Yes. During DORA hours, adults 21 and older may carry an alcoholic beverage purchased from an approved DORA establishment within the district. That includes the brick-paved Main Street area.

Can I bring my own drink from home or from a bar outside the DORA?
No. DORA drinks must be purchased from an approved participating business inside the district. Alcohol from home, from another town, or from a business outside the DORA is not allowed.

Can I take a DORA drink into a store?
Sometimes. Each business decides whether open containers are allowed inside. Check the official window decal before entering with a drink.

Can I take a DORA drink from one restaurant into another restaurant?
No. A DORA drink may be carried through public areas of the district, but you should not take an open alcoholic beverage into another bar or restaurant. Finish or dispose of your drink before entering a different establishment that serves alcohol.

Are families and strollers allowed in the DORA?
Yes. The DORA does not make downtown an adults-only area. Families, children, and strollers are allowed on public sidewalks and walkways within the district. The age restriction applies only to purchasing, carrying, or drinking alcohol.

Is the DORA only active during special events?
No. The Zionsville DORA operates year-round during its standard hours. It is not limited to festivals, concerts, or downtown events.

Plan your visit

Before heading downtown, check the Zionsville events calendar for festivals, markets, concerts, and seasonal gatherings that may be happening in the Village. For a broader look at Main Street shops, restaurants, and nearby parking, see the Downtown Zionsville guide.

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