speakeasy with immaculate vibes? don't mind if I do!…read more The service was incredible. They explained every detail of the menu and were super accommodating. We had a large party but drinks came out quickly and the quality was excellent. Drinks are around $18 a piece but you are paying for the ambiance and experience. This is perfect for a date night or a unique experience with friends. It is hard to get into as it's a smaller space so make a reservation ahead of time if you can. You ring a bell and are taken through a bookcase to get in. It was such a great experience. I will definitely be back!

Amazing experience at this beautiful speakeasy! Love the entrance, the staff, the drinks! Ambiance…read moreis perfect for date night or an evening with friends! Reservations recommended!

Fiddletree is absolutely gorgeous! There is an outdoor eating area that will be lovely in the warm…read moremonths. The indoor bar is large with comfy bar stools and large coaches with tables. The restaurant is located inside the Elwood hotel but it is unlike the proverbial hotel restaurant. The food was well prepared and excellent. The chicken piccata was moist and lemony. The stir fry was flavorful and hearty. Per the server's recommendation, I added blackened shrimp. The shrimp were huge and cooked to perfection. I also had the blackberry lemonade which was delish. My husband had the mule mocktail, I was not a fan; it tasted just like ginger beer. We ended our meal with key lime pie, which was light and flavorful, not dense like some key lime pies. The service was good, attentive but not annoying. Oh, the bathrooms are beautiful and spotless. There are 2: male, female and unisex with physically challenged combined. Great place for date night or hangout with family or friends. There is live music that was starting as we were leaving.

Fiddletree has became a regular for me & my loved ones. From the wonderful restaurant manager to…read morethe various service staff we've encountered, we've never had a bad experience. We held my granddaughter's 4th birthday party here. I've had group meals (brunch, lunch, & dinner). I've had intimate meals with my husband & daughter. Just overall enjoyable experiences! Food options are consistent. Cocktails are delicious. A fave is the Barbie Sundowner. Love their coffee with cute pink dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating options are wonderful. Live music occasionally offered. Highly recommend & we will keep making this a favorite spot for us to enjoy good food & company!!

We spent the afternoon at Burl Brew at The Burl, and honestly... 10/10 vibes…read more The weather was perfect, so we grabbed a seat outside and soaked it all in. There's plenty of seating, a super cool laid-back atmosphere, and the kind of crowd that makes you feel like you picked the right place without even trying. Bonus: the UK basketball game was on, the place was packed with fans, and the Cats WON so the energy was immaculate. High fives, cheers, happy strangers everywhere. You love to see it. We had the German Pilsner and the American Light. Both were crisp, refreshing, and exactly what you want in hand while celebrating a UK win. No notes. It's one of those spots where you go for "just a quick drink" and immediately start planning your next visit. We'll definitely be back to try food from Lucy's and hopefully catch a show next time. Great beer, great crowd, great vibes. Go Cats.

I went to The Burl for a concert with my husband. Right away, the parking situation was not the…read moregreatest (we arrived three hours early). We ended up parking on the pay lot, which had limited options other than overnight for about $20... obviously, that is not their fault though. The arcade seemed fun but we weren't able to play since we had no cash/cards. It definitely had a nostalgic vibe. Since we got there early, we were able to secure free seating, but most of the benches were about to fall apart; we moved a few times, eventually to the top of one of the bars which had great views. Drinks were okay, I didn't get to try their food unfortunately since they were slammed. The only thing I didn't like was that we paid for the event, got a wristband, but there were so many ways you could have gotten in without paying anything at all. I'd love to give them another try when there is no event.

I happened across this place by accident and it turned out to be the best restaurant experience…read moreI've had in months! Firehouse decor and fire fighter gear adorn the walls. A massive bar with selections too numerous to list here. The staff was outgoing and helpful. You got your money's worth and then some with the entrees and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The menu ranged from $9 burgers to $20 sandwiches. Appetizers looked tempting. The servings were generous. What more could you ask for? Big screens throughout the restaurant featuring sports events and the jukebox was playing rock and roll classics. The crowd was a nice mix of young and old. This would be a great place to catch a Kentucky game with your friends. I had the Firehouse Club sandwich with fries and I was blown away. My wife had cheese quesadillas and was equally impressed. Check this place out soon!

My husband to be is a full time firefighter so this is a must stop everytime we're in the area. He…read moreloves all the fire memorabilia. It's nothing fancy but we love it!

Great food (fried pickles and an Italian sub) and the bartender Mercedes was the absolute best.read more

Great dive type bar close to UKs campus on Waller. Can walk to Kroger Field/UK fball stadium. They…read morehave game day specials. Staff was quick and efficient.

Oh Lord do go here on some dark first night in Kentucky, and maybe authentic Deep South or…read more'Southern Adjacent cats might wipe the dark booth table down if you ask them and they feel like it. Cajole and don't worry about that rurally challenged bar tender who forgets himself. This is a place to plunge into the culture - where bourbon flights and corn bread and deviled eggs are manly fare, but fizzy water is mockingly only put on the table for 'ladies. The old steel girder industrial zone of a century ago here has bars and restaurants that are hard to leave. Wander.

Me and my man were on a tour in Lexington and our tour guide decided to stop here for us to try…read moreBergu (don't know if I spelled this right). It was very hearty and tasted like a vegetable beef stew. The corn bread made from whiskey mash was very different. Our service was very quick and they knew that we were coming as tourist. The atmosphere here reminded me out a modern man cave which was nice for my boyfriend.

Great place to try out some fun beers. We popped in before an event at Rupp Arena to kill some…read moretime. They offer flights for ~$8 which was a great price. I tried some seasonal ciders which were delicious. It was a little too chilly to sit outside, but they have a great patio seating area.

Had a friend in town from out of state and he loves craft beer. Took him here because it was close…read moreto his hotel. We sat at the bar and were served quickly. The bartender cued him in on some good IPA choices. My buddy got the Double Jumper IPA and followed it with Halfway Home. I got Witness the Citrus and followed with Hillbilly Hustle. Great choice of beers on tap.

Amazing staff and vibe chill enough to make friends, sit outside, or party the night away with…read morepinball. Great diverse selection of drinks!

If you're looking for a quaint bar with charm near the distillery district, this is the place…read more Small venue but plenty of seating at the bar plus booths. Service is great, TVs to watch the game. Decent selection of draft beers including sours, IPAs, Doppelbock, stouts, etc. Cans and bottles of domestic choices, good bourbon and vodka selection. Will return!