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    3rd Street Tap House

    3.6 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveLounges
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    3RD STREET TAP HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Casual
    Very loud

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    Kelly J.

    During a recent visit to Bardstown we randomly stopped in 3rd Street Tap House to grab a drink while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. While walking down the sidewalk we saw the sign and decided on a whim to check it out. We didn't go inside, but rather walked up the alley next to the building to access the back bar. There was plenty of seating, both covered and not, and there were heaters. Social distancing was very easy with the layout! We each ordered a drink and received quick and friendly service. We were then able to sit and enjoy our beer and conversation without any issue. The spot wasn't overly loud, and as I mentioned there was plenty of seating and heat, so it was comfortable. Also, one of my favorite parts about this spot, was that there were two large German Shepherds behind the bar! I absolutely love dogs! I wish they could be everywhere. So, meeting these two bonus bartenders was great! If you're in the area and looking for a casual spot to grab a drink, 3rd Street Tap House is a good place to stop.

    Under priced Long Island Iced Tea!!! Yes, please.
    Heather P.

    I'm a bit torn about this place/AKA husband daycare (per the self proclaimed sign outside). They don't serve food, but I don't fault them for that at all, there's plenty of good spots for food in Bardstown. We were there during one of the many seasonal festivals in downtown Bardstown. After I tried the door, I noticed the bar tender standing there, scrolling on her phone, but she didn't budge or look up... They were closed, it was still five minutes or so left until open time. So, we plopped down and sat at one if the few outside tables and chairs to wait. I'm not sure what the deal was... maybe she wasn't permitted to open on time, maybe she was annoyed that we waited. Whatever the case was, if you have people waiting especially during a peak event... unlock the door on time! We finally got in! The tin cups that lined the wall prompted me to order a Kentucky Mule. To my surprise she served it to me in a glass. She hates me! I still wanted a dang tin cup, so I inquired about the wall full of them. The locals purchase them for $15, use them when they're there and then they hang the cups up on the wall with their name posted on it. Ah ha... that's it, they cater to the locals... No big deal, I get it. I can take rejection. They do have a few top shelve bourbons at reasonable prices. We later learned that a friend of ours stopped in the same day and got the same bourbon at a different price than what we did. Happy hour whenever they choose, I guess. The beer... they only had two IPAs and not many local Kentucky beers at all. No offense, but if you find this to be the best craft beer selection in Kentucky, please accept my invitation to show you around the Lexington beer scene.

    Here to finish off our holiday spirits!!
    Gina R.

    Finishing off our holiday spree in festive Bardstown, KY. Santa's HoHoHo, they had us at Champagne, and Taylor Swift look alike singing, fun finish to put evening!

    Tracy B.

    More than I expected. Nice selection of craft beer and special holiday themed drinks. Live music was a plus. Nice place to hang out with friends.

    Saturday crowd having a boisterous evening!
    Joe D.

    Solid craft beer and bourbon selection, young, local, boisterous crowd. We were staying at the Air BnB upstairs from this place and stopped here for a beer after a long drive to town from Michigan during the off season (January). 10 craft beer taps in addition to a large bottle list. No food. We didn't try bourbon. Loud atmosphere, swear it was a college crowd, but don't know if there is a college near here. Everyone seemed to know each other. Crowd was polite, but drunk. Service was great for how busy they were. Close time seemed to be driven by crowd atmosphere. No last call was given (that I heard, but it was loud). The great draft craft-beer selection (best in Bardstown that we found!) will bring me back, but if you're there late, be ready for a rowdy atmosphere.

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    7 months ago

    Youthful Bar experience for late night venue, fun, loud music, and active crowd. Bartender was great!

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    1 year ago

    this place sadly doesn't knows nothing about bourbon here... needs actual bourbon cocktails.........

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    3 years ago

    Service was great! And atmosphere was also great!! The bartenders were pleasant and very attractive!!

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    6 years ago

    Nice cool place. Beer isn't as cold as I like it but it's a nice place. Lots of cool beee taps around

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    3 years ago

    Great bourbon selection (surprise!) and their craft beers on tap were pretty good. The bartender was very friendly.

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    7 years ago

    Great drinks and atmosphere. The place was packed with a great energy. They have an outdoor patio and live music. Really great time!

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    7 years ago

    Nice atmosphere and service but their prices are a little high for their small pours of whiskey especially for a small town in Kentucky

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    9 years ago

    Awesome place to spend an evening. Great bartenders. Great beers on tap. Just don't tell the bartender that you think she's cute LOL

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    10 years ago

    Great rotating craft beer selection! Friendly place. Nice and clean.

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    I have become quite a regular at this bar. There has been a…read morerecent change in ownership that had changed things in ways I don't love, but sometimes things change and we roll with it or don't. I choose to roll with it. I am here regularly for trivia on Tuesday nights, and fairly regularly for Gore Club on Sunday nights. I have performed here as part of a variety troupe. And I attend other events like karaoke and comedy shows and what not. I spend a lot of my free time and money here and don't foresee that changing anytime soon. I enjoy the activities I participate in here, I enjoy most of the people I encounter here, the staff are great and I have a good time when I am here. Lots of parking, bathrooms are generally clean. I dig it here and intend to keep returning and giving them more of my money.

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