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    Harvey's Bar

    4.1 (37 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)

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    HARVEY'S BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
    Good for groups

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    Ross R.

    We like to go here for a cocktail or two when going on a date downtown. They make really good drinks at a reasonable price. The bartenders are always friendly and attentive. You must be over 21 to be in this bar due to limited food options. They serve cheese board type of stuff.

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    Chad M.

    Cool little spot in downtown Lexington. Great cocktails (love the hickory note in the old fashioned), fun vibe with a wide range of patrons (college students, travelers, young and old(er) professionals...all happily mingling). It's not a huge space, but even when crowded there seems to be enough space to maneuver. Bartenders are fantastic. Stop in!

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    Christy C.

    Delicious drinks inside a cool space! I love the concept of The Grove with their multiple businesses inside. The space is so pretty and set the scene perfectly for our evening. Harvey's Bar supplied the drinks and the indoor seating. Charcuterie was from Fable - see my review for them too. Despite it being a busy Saturday evening, service was both friendly and fast at the bar! Their cocktail menu was interesting and we found fun, tasty options we both enjoyed.

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    Alli C.

    I love Harvey's! Such a cool and retro vibe, classic cocktails at a decent price (especially during happy hour), and cool hangout options within The Grove.

    Hidden area of the back patio, featuring a ping pong table in the summertime.
    Keeka K.

    I love this place in the summer, particularly because of the hidden ping pong table in the back patio. I love the fable-like theme, the very awesome and incredibly friendly staff, and the overall vibe more than anything else. This definitely seems like a place more suited for cocktail-lovers, which I am not. I haven't been impressed by the drinks as of yet, and have only had drinks here a few times. The beer selection is limited, but my better experience was when bartender was kind enough to attempt to make a cold brew Irish coffee when it wasn't on the menu and coffee was unavailable, which was impressive considering the limited ingredients and off-the-cuff creation. I have yet to have food here, but the food truck in the summer looked great.

    Natalya R.

    This bar is one of my go-to bars to hang out in downtown Lexington with friends. I often come here with my friends who visit me from Louisville and some coworkers from work. It has a great ambiance, drinks, and friendly staff. It can be busy at night, especially between 10pm-midnight, as flocks of people come here before heading out to the clubs as this is their pregame bar. Ordering your next drink when this happens can be a hassle, as it tends to be a long wait. Once you order your drink, head out to their patio area, as it is more spacious and a chill spot to enjoy your cocktail drinks

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    Kirra B.

    Great atmosphere for mingling with even better cocktails and drinks! A perfect go-to when visiting downtown Lexington! - Espresso Martini 11/10

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    Taylor W.

    This place has a classy, vintage aesthetic, with a large variety on the drjnk menu. Very cool place to hang out on a evening with nice weather. They had a sign pointing to a beer garden behind the building, but we didn't venture back there. The bartenders were so-so, and the drinks were expensive. Nice cool atmosphere if you're looking for a casual cute hangout.

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    Alyssa T.

    This place was great for cocktails and charcuterie! Can get a little congested and not a ton of seating, but had a great atmosphere and wonderful service. When it gets warmer, I want to come back and check out the beer garden... I've heard amazing things and seen great pictures! Highly recommend

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    Jaewon K.

    Great vibe and prices for happy hour. It reminded me of one of my favorite bars from Boston, so also brought back a bit of nostalgia. Drinks are great and there's also a fire pit in the back for chillier nights! Definitely coming back

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    3 years ago

    Really good service, great ambiance. I'd recommend having a good Friday night drink here.

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    3 years ago

    Bartenders-rinse your bar ware after cocktails! If you don't your cocktails are muddy! I watched for a couple hours...

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    3 years ago

    Love this place! Great atmosphere and the service was great. We went there both nights and every was so friendly.

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    One of the best bars I've ever been too! Amazing craft cocktails, great bourbon list, chill atmosphere - what else could you ask for?

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    16 years ago

    Good drinks and bar scene. Lots of beer selections in stock. A nice place to visit :-)

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    8 years ago

    Great atmosphere and bartender is awesome definitely will check it out again the next time I'm in town again!

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    Georgie's Social House

    Georgie's Social House

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    (14 reviews)
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    I really enjoyed this bar! I went with a friend for a pre-dinner drink, and it was not crowded,…read morewhich was nice. It has a very modern lounge look with a great view of the street and people walking by. It was a beautiful day so the windows were open. You almost forgot you were in Lexington. I got the funkadelic drink, and my friend got the Clooney. Both were really good but completely different. I enjoyed the funkadelic, it was like having a drink on a beach.

    When I lived in Lexington, this spot was a longtime deli that was pretty popular for downtown…read moreworkers. Georgie's only opened a couple of years ago and every friend I heard from that has gone raved about it. While bourbon is a longtime Kentucky treasure, the cocktail scene in downtown Lexington has only recently grown from a handful of weekend spots to a thriving business. On this particular occasion, my wife was at a banquet in the downtown Hyatt, so I took myself out for dinner and drinks at some new places. This was stop #3, and it was by far my favorite. I found a seat right at the bar and started looking over the extensive cocktail list. As I took in the atmosphere, I noticed several couches, a long bar, and some open area by the front. The bartender working while I was there was Jordan, who runs the bar as well as one of my favorite Lexington late night spots, Centro (another 5). And when I say he "runs" the bar, I mean it. He managed to make cocktails and keep the line moving mostly by himself while I was there. He recommended the Quiet Beatle, which I thoroughly enjoyed for a perfectly reasonable price. I got one more vodka soda when things calmed down a bit, and went on my way. There are little bites available, as well as an extensive cocktail and bourbon list. This is definitely a place you can meet a group of friends for happy hour or late night drinks, or have a nice date. I can't wait to come back!

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    Several comfortable spots along the back wall to chill

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    Several comfortable spots along the back wall to chill

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