I've very recently started dabbling in whiskeys and cigars as a man in my 30's trying to find new…read moreand more sophisticated ways to spend time with friends. The days of pounding shots in bars are long behind me and not fun anymore. But a cigar lounge and a glass of whiskey feels relaxed and more sophisticated. The Smoke & Oak has been on my wish list list for a while and I'm happy I finally went! The location is nondescript, looking like a normal house from the street were it not for the sign. Street parking was not difficult to find. Inside, the ambiance is great. Soft warm lighting, ample plush leather chairs for seating, attractive displays of cigars and a huge selection of whiskeys. The staff are passionate, knowledgeable, and friendly and made great recommendations. Walking in as a complete novice felt intimidating, and they made it much easier than I expected. I was taught basic terminology and options on pairings. Pricing felt reasonable and fair. The atmosphere was extremely laid back and relaxing. Socializing and networking with the other men was fun. I'll absolutely come back and you should too.

always love going to smoke and oak when we are in lexington....all the staff is attentive and…read morefun...courtney always stops to say hello with his warm, friendly personality ....wish we lived in town...we would be regulars

Where to start?!Weddings are fun and lots of work...yes indeed!…read moreWith an event as special as a wedding the choices made are so important not only for a beautiful day but cherished memories to last a lifetime!Rest assured we made the right one by choosing The Holt House as the wedding venue for our daughter's grand day! This home is gorgeous y'all, the grounds are outstanding and too many picturesque spots for the ceremony and for capturing stunning photos to list. Lots of options here!The owners Jera and Nia shine in the area of event and wedding hosting, they know what they are doing every step of the way, true and trusted professionals! Their talents, integrity and Gods calling upon them to use their gifts of hospitality are a treasure to their clients and evident to any guests in attendance. Our daughter moved to another state than us and it made some planning aspects more challenging but Jera and Nia filled every gap, helping answering questions with planning, giving advice and tips regarding etiquette and ordering and were just so hands on the day of the event that every single detail of the day flowed perfectly. And I do mean perfectly! That's rare!Weddings can be very stressful but honestly they took the stress right out by their knowledge, experience, work ethic and professional care over the entire day. The day was in their capable hands as they coordinated each detail. The weather looked a bit ominous early on but they planned for every option to host inside or out but then the sun did came out and their plan to use multiple spaces for day and night were the best decision anyway because why not want to use as much of this special property as possible! Our family also had the pleasure of staying at the venue the whole weekend and it was lovely to say the least! Comfy beds, soft sheets and pillows and a good hot shower after a few long days of getting ready for the wedding were so welcomed! We can't thank them enough for making the day so "extra" special! We highly recommend The Holt House for any special occasion and doubt you'll be disappointed! So happy we found y'all and can't wait to cherish the memory and enjoy the beautiful pictures fondly! Every blessing wished for these special businesses owners as the gem they are to the Lexington community!

The venue is lovely and our events were lovely as well. We had 2 events here. One smaller and…read moreinside and one outside. We used Providence Catering and they were great. The food was actually better at the event then our tasting. While the caterer was great it would have helped tremendously if we could have communicated directly with the caterer instead of having to go through our point person at the Holt House. I believe inquiries would have been answered in a timely manner and we might have gotten a little better direction on some of our different options for food. The one drawback we had consistently was communication. Everything was great at the start and then as time went on our responses from our coordinator took weeks or were sometimes not answered at all. This became very frustrating. There were promises to get back to us by certain dates with answers to our questions which rarely happened. I believe they most likely do not have enough staff to cover the many locations they have. While the caterer was great it would have helped tremendously if we could have communicated directly with the caterer instead of having to go through our point person at the Holt House. I believe inquiries would have been answered in a timely manner and we might have gotten a little better direction on some of our different options.

I ordered a birthday basket bouquet with a balloon to be delivered to my sisters job. I didn't…read morerealize at the time that I was ordering through FTD. Either way, while the delivery was made by 11 am (I requested an early delivery), the bouquet had more greenery than flowers and did not come with a balloon at all. I called the florist and spoke with a lady named Tiffany. She explained that I had ordered through FTD and that they "only got 43 dollars" and some change (I can't remember the exact amount) of the money I paid and that they included the flowers and colors indicated. She was very nice but didn't offer to make it right in anyway. I plan to contact FTD as well. I'm ashamed to say I never checked the reviews on this business before I ordered because I myself am an elite Yelp reviewer and value others reviews. Lesson learned!

With my brother in the hospital recovering from major surgery and me being on the other side of the…read morecontinent, Love Blossoms was so kind and compassionate and bent over backwards to create the perfect arrangement for my brother -- a beautiful African Violet in a custom clay pot I had purchased separately from their neighbor, Missions Pottery. They took the time to pick up the pot from Missions Pottery and deliver the plant all the way over to Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. It's businesses like these that restore your faith in humanity and they will be my go-to florist in that area from now on! So happy I was able to support such a wonderful local business

Top notch event center with a top notch owner. Great venue for a large gathering and an even better…read morespot to see national talent come through and take the stage here.

I have been a guest at several Millennium Center parties and events but just a few weeks ago I…read moreattended my company's Christmas party that I actually planned! Working with Greg and the team was such a breeze, they listened to every detail and request I sent their way and the event was absolutely beautiful! Already looking forward to coordinating next year's Christmas party. Thanks for making the experience smooth and wonderful!

1st time here. This is a hilly course with some bends and turns and narrow greens with multiple…read moreinclines and declines. We played well and we played badly but had a few laughs and will be back. Located in the upscale neighborhood part of Lexington. It is surrounded by woods and streams. My only comment is there wasn't much to eat in the clubhouse.

Had a good round here, even in the winter, and I'm anxious to come back and play it during one of…read morethe other seasons when I'm sure the course conditions will be a little better. When I played, we had had an unseasonable amount of rain lately, and it was pretty soppy out there. Cart path only, and I think many un-intentional hazards around. Will definitely try it again based on my experience. This was one of those days that even though it was winter, and there was quite a bit of rain lately, a lot of people were trying to play, as it was the first golfable day in awhile. Because of this, the first tee was backed up, but was happy with the pace of play after that. This course is pretty old, original construction in the 1930s, so it is not long by today's standards. It is however, technical. Smart golfers here will opt to NOT use driver on many of the holes, as shot placement is much more important than distance. There are eagle opportunities here for big hitters that also have control (i.e. the 1% of golfers) There is a lot of slope. In some cases, being short on your approach can result in your ball rolling back 30 yards or more. Some of the greens as well are very challenging, but even in the winter, pretty well kept. Primary defenses here are the slope, the greens, and the placement of some bunkers. There is even a par 3 where you're going to have a hard time choosing a club, because the green is so far below the teebox. Overall, this course was a great value, and I would certainly come back and play again. I'll update my review when I do, hopefully the conditions will be better!

We were very pleased with how accommodating Boss Playa Productions was for our wedding. We…read morerequested a wide variety of music from shag, bluegrass, classic rock, Latin, 90s dance, top dance hits & more and Antonio was able to transition everything perfectly. We had several folks compliment the wedding music and had tons of folks on the dance floor at all times! My best friend asked for the playlist for her wedding and my sister and brother and law were so impressed that they had Boss Playa Productions for their wedding too. Both Antonio and his wife Tamisha were very professional, high energy and able to adjust the party to all our needs. A++ - Kelly M.

Highly suggest! Antonio was very thorough leading up to our wedding and made sure that every detail…read morewas covered. We enjoyed working with him and would suggest him for any wedding or major event!

Awesome gem of a hotel. The staff was generally friendly but special recognition goes to April,…read morethe desk clerk who checked us in when we arrived. They have their own food services that are open all hours in case you arrive late and none of the nearby food places are open, gas stations are abundant in the area, there is a grocery store not far from the hotel, and it is right off Interstate 85. They did not have the type of room we initially reserved so we got to stay on the 3rd floor in a suite. I called it "the rock star suite." My family checked out this hotel before we came to stay here & the staff was kind enough to give them a tour and let them see a room. They also told them that they took pride in the hotel & are very strict about cleanliness. They weren't kidding; this has to be the cleanest & most spacious hotel I have ever stayed in. There is a train that comes through here but when it came by, I didn't really feel it. At best it felt more like you had turned on a vibrating bed. I also heard no noise from it. If you are not a smoker or have sensitivity to cigarette smoke, make sure to ask for a second or third floor room since those apparently have smoke smell in them. They also have free breakfast from 6-9:30 with a way to make your own waffles. I did this & my waffle was a little burned but turned out okay. I'd definitely stay here again if I were in the area.

Spent two nights here. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The website needs to be updated…read moreto say the in-house restaurant and fitness center are closed and their is no continental breakfast. The front desk clerk sat right outside the front door of the hotel and smoked and/or was on the cell phone for hours...not too classy!