Bourbon On Rye

Such a wonderful places. There's a few tables outside, couches inside and tables to hang out on. I…read moreknow that this is a specialty beer place but it's such a local place that everyone enjoys! They're always so nice and happy to be around customers, and I love how they spend time making sure you know what you're getting.

About as good of a beer spot as you're going to get in Lexington, without the hype of some of the…read moreplaces across town. There is always a great collection of eight or more beers in draft here, and a few hundred bottles ranging from the normal to the aged and exotic. Kevin is beyond knowledgeable, and will guide you to the right pour for you every time.

Chimay draft

Celebrating birthday week with Goose Bourbon and Cookie Monster!

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Ethereal Brewing

4.5(176 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great brewery with a laid back atmosphere and a solid beer selection. I'm not hard to please when…read moreit comes to craft beer, and I enjoyed everything I tried. One of the best parts is the location, there are plenty of great food spots within walking distance, so it's easy to make an afternoon or evening out of it. I'd definitely stop back the next time I'm in Lexington.

Groovy ambiance and dog friendly. Lauren took great care of us - including our yellow lab, Lucas…read more We ordered their hot pretzel with beer cheese and mustard.

Darts and fun

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Ethereal Brewing Public House

4.3(54 reviews)

0.1 mi

First time at Ethereal. I selected the brat, supposedly made in house. It came with mashed potatoes…read moreand snow peas. The brat was spicy --- I like spicy. Also, had one of Ethereal 's home brew. Eh. You order at the bar, and they bring the food to your table so can't say much about service. Was an OK place. 82

My lady found this place and thought it'd be a good lunch spot on our way back from Augusta, GA…read more She was certainly right because we enjoyed everything. The place itself looks like an old Irish pub inside and out. The service was excellent and the food was very good. Not to mention the beer was great too. You order at the bar and they bring it to you when it's ready. Here's what we got: -Fiction red blend -Anomaly saison -Peant Butter Publican peanut butter brown ale -Barbecued carrots -Fish & chips We hardly waited long at all before everything was ready. The fish was HUGE and pretty tasty. My lady loved the carrots especially. We would certainly stop by here again.

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque

Hanger Steak

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Great cocktails

West Sixth Brewing

4.6(394 reviews)

0.9 mi

We were here tonight for a Retirement Party for a friend and the family had the Barrel Room…read morereserved. Very cool spot. We had appetizers and finger foods and a small bar selection and it was fine. The area was plenty big enough for our group. The bartenders were great. Glad we now know about this special spot at West Sixth.

This is an awesome spot! We stopped for lunch and a drink. My mom went and got a table, while I…read morestopped at the bar to look at the offerings. I was promptly greeted and was led through the offerings. A few quick tastes and I found my perfect libation. I got a drink for my mom and proceeded to our table. At the tables, there are plaques with QR codes to order from Smithtown Seafood. DO IT!!! This is the perfect partnership. Great food and great beer. I even got some to take on an upcoming trip. I can't wait to be back in the area to stop in and see Abdula at the bar. He was awesome to chat with and I hope to do so again.

Cranberry sour

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The bar

Blue Stallion Brewing

4.5(199 reviews)

0.8 mi

Had an absolutely great time at Blue Stallion Brewing Co. This place is a whole vibe…read more First of all, the beer menu? Impressive. There's something for everyone, whether you're a "let me analyze the hops" person or a "just give me something cold and delicious" person. Everything we tried was solid, and it's clear they know what they're doing. The venue itself is super cool. Family friendly, relaxed, not pretentious, and somehow feels both lively and laid-back at the same time. The kind of place where you can hang out for one drink and accidentally stay for three. Service was great: friendly, fast, and helpful without hovering. Exactly what you want when you're trying to responsibly sample your way through a tap list. Parking is excellent. Stress-free. No parallel parking gymnastics. No circling the block questioning your life choices. Just... parking. Beautiful. They also had a pop-up event featuring local artists, which was awesome. Apparently they host things like that pretty regularly, and I love that they're supporting local small businesses. Nothing pairs better with a craft beer than community spirit. They offer pizza, which we didn't try this time, but it looked and smelled incredible. Great beer, cool atmosphere, excellent service, strong community vibes, and parking that doesn't make you cry. 10/10, will absolutely be back.

Beer way exceptionally good. German brewing style made the difference. Be sure to try a…read moreHefeweizen wheat beer for sure!

Chicken pot pie was insanely delicious.

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Mirror Twin Brewing

4.2(217 reviews)

1.1 mi

We stopped here on our recent trip to Lexington. It was the only brewery we could find that had…read morelive music and also a super awesome menu as well as outdoor seating. They are very friendly with their service and give you very generous free samples of their beers on tap. They have a large alcohol menu as well as pizza and some sandwiches and appetizers. They have TWO buildings and a super nice outdoor seating area that is perfect for a late night hang out. This place rocks - I highly recommend!

I've visited this place several times before and usually had a great experience, so this visit was…read morehonestly shocking. Apparently the restaurant has decided to try out a new concept called "Fine Dining: Survivor Edition." The tables sat covered in dirty dishes long enough to qualify as permanent decor, and our food took so long I considered filing a missing persons report. When it finally arrived, it was cold. Not "could use a quick reheat" cold -- I mean "the marinara sauce had the temperature and emotional warmth of an iceberg" cold. The loaded potatoes were overcooked with about three toppings sprinkled on top like they were rationing cheese during wartime. The pizza? Floppy, bland, and somehow both soggy and dry at the same time. Truly impressive. And the chicken parmesan sandwich was just confusing. The bread was actually great, which made it even sadder that the chicken itself was dry and somehow NOT fried. A chicken parmesan sandwich without crispy chicken feels like someone forgot the assignment halfway through. The restaurant may be dog friendly, but after sniffing the leftovers we brought home, even the dogs seemed personally offended. This place used to be one of my favorites, which makes this even more disappointing. Hoping this was just an off night because right now the quality has left the building faster than our server did.

Beer options

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Jack Brown's

4.5(127 reviews)

0.1 mi

This place is AHHH-MAZING! Honestly, it might be the best burger I've had since moving to Kentucky…read more The vibe is such a cool mix--part dive bar, part nostalgic hangout. It feels like the kind of "hopping" bar you imagined as a kid, with colored lights, loud energy, and retro knickknacks that look straight out of your grandparents' basement bar in 1986 in Milwaukee. It somehow hits the perfect balance between gritty and fun. And the food? Incredible. Everything tastes fresh and made with real ingredients. The pickles were on point, the burgers were outstanding, and the fries were loaded with toppings--honestly more toppings than fries--and I'm not mad about it at all. My new fave spot when I visit.

Very nice place; old, old tavern wildly decorated and busy place!…read moreStopped here on " Burger week " Menu was nothing complex; just good old burgers and regular bar menu items. Good beers on tape Had the burger of the week that each place has limited to that week. Very good tasting. This is the place they say to come for burgers. Taylor was our bartender and waiter; nice guy and great conversationist. We had a delightful time.

Bar area

Sweet potato fries made by The Friar and blessed by The Pope

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Tiki Drink

Country Boy Brewery

4.5(114 reviews)

15.2 mi

Great service! Awesome beer!! Fantastic environment!! We have never been to Lexington and came up…read morefor the Railbird festival. We stopped in for a beer before the festival and it was PACKED - but those bar tenders rocked and had the best attitudes! Also - SUPER friendly! Made us feel like long time friends!

Food: great Service: great…read moreAmbiance: until they decide to put some AC in that place I'm out till winter. Sitting inside was probably 80 degrees problem is that the management there know this. Sitting comfortably in their office. You look at the staff, everyone is glowing in sweat. Unhygienic! I love the people and this place but I'm not sweating inside to have a beer! DO SOMETHING! Ridiculous!

Plenty of merch...

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Sky Bridge Station

4.5(140 reviews)

52.0 mi

Amazing food and so beautiful on the inside!! The workers were very kind and friendly. Really…read moreenjoyed stopping here.

Good price and amazing for bar food. Service was great, the staff are friendly and welcoming. Best…read moreburger and beers in Kentucky! Very impressed.

Darts, bar, seating

Chili cheese dog

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Mr. Brews Taphouse

4.2(124 reviews)

3.9 mi

February 23, 2025 My…read morehusband and I visited this restaurant for a double date and were seated right away since it wasn't busy. We ordered the bourbon bowl and fried pickles, and both dishes arrived quickly and tasted fantastic. The service from Chloe was excellent, and the laid-back sports bar ambiance made for a relaxed dining experience. Overall, great food and service--we'd definitely come back!

Stopped in today for a business lunch and sat the bar. The bartender took care of us today and was…read morevery attentive to our group. I had the KY Bourbon Classic burger and side of sweet potato fries. The burger was hot and fresh with good flavor. The fries could have been a little more crispy. They have a great beer selection. Sports bar atmosphere with games on during lunch today.

Savannah was great!

Pretzels and Beer Cheese

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Heather B.

3 years ago

Stopped in here when passing through the area, and let me tell you: worth it! The drinks were great-- not too strong, not too watery-- and the burger I had was done up just right! It was busy when I went in, so be aware of that if you're looking to get a good seat, but all in all, I would definitely come back here again. read more

Eric C.

7 years ago

Great service, great food, great cocktails, great atmosphere. What more could you ask for?

Mike I.

7 years ago

Great place. A bit pricey but the bartenders are real bartenders. Will go back anyday

Lisa M.

2 years ago

Everything /food was great/great service and conversation and bourbon was incredible!

Christopher E.

4 years ago

this place is pretty awesome! Make sure to ask for the bourbon!!!

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