Best Of 2025 Spotlight: The Friendly Tavern Serves Up Great Food And Community

Zionsville, IN — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Zionsville through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Marilyn Banks, who nominated The Friendly Tavern. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

The Friendly Tavern

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

Scott and all the employees are always ready to provide top-notch service with a smile and gracious attitude. Not only is the food the best in town, but affordability also plays a key factor. They always make their customers feel like family and work so hard to please.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

They are all extremely hard workers who provide service that is the best of the best.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

You have made me feel like Zionsville is the perfect place to be. I always feel welcomed when I walk into The Friendly Tavern for lunch or dinner.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

I love living in Zionsville. I moved here from Southern Indiana three years ago. I come from a small rural town and feel right at home here. Better lifestyle but still in my rural setting.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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