Hamilton County Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)

Updated May 2025.

Cities in Hamilton County have been establishing Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, also known as DORA. 


These areas allow you to take alcoholic beverages to-go from local bars and restaurants, as long as they're in the specific DORA-approved cup and within the boundaries. 


Carmel 

The newest of the three Hamilton County cities that have established DORAs. See the map and participating businesses below.





Noblesville 

With a vibrant, walkable community, Noblesville's DORA boundaries cover a good majority of downtown and Federal Hill Commons. 



Westfield 

Bringing in tourists from all over the country, Westfield's DORA allows visitors to explore more of the city and is creating a new revenue source for restaurants and bars.