We pulled up to Benson Valley only to find it closed, so we decided to give HOC a try instead --…read morebest detour ever! This place was absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm and welcoming. The staff provided great whiskey conversation and shared so much interesting history about the community and the distillery. It really made the tasting feel personal and special. We had the opportunity to sample an incredible lineup: * Weller 12 * Rip Van Winkle 10yr * Castle & Key Rye * Peerless Double Oak * Benson Valley Bourbon Every pour was smooth, flavorful, and clearly high quality. The pours were generous and the explanations for each one added so much depth. If you're into whiskey (or just good conversation and local history), HOC is a must-stop. We left smiling and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend! Thanks again to the team at HOC -- you turned a closed door into one of the highlights of our road trip!

Beautiful interior and knowledgeable staff. Well stocked bar, with about any bourbon you can…read moredesire on the shelf. Love the friendly atmosphere and it feels very upscale for a small town. 6/26

What a great find after a long day on the Bourbon Trail (I mean someone has to do it)…read more We had a great server who enthusiastically gave a tour of their menu. I had the meatloaf and it was awesome. My lady had the shrimp and grits. We sat on the porch. It's just down the road from Woodford Distillery.

Charming place close to Castle and Key. Very busy, and it looks like there's always a wait. It…read morelooks like you could make reservations, though! This place is quite small, and just a warning only one bathroom. It's pretty congested by the bathroom door, and there isn't really anywhere good to wait. This could be difficult for someone with disabilities. Service was on the slow side, but very friendly. We tried the smashburger Kentucky style, and the smoked fried bologna. Both were good, and we would definitely return when in the area to try something else too. There's an outdoor area with some picnic tables, cornhole, and chalk for kids to write on the sidewalks.

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!

Great vibes, amazing drinks and friendly staff. This is a great spot for a group or a date night…read more The entrance is fun and the speakeasy vibe is on point. The drinks we had were all excellent. The best one by far was the dill inspired cocktail in the signature cocktails list. It was excellent. We can't wait to come back!

Great spot! Everything is new and fresh, comfortable seats and barstools, nice TVS throughout,…read moregood sound system, friendly service and locals. Very cool!

I went to see Brian Glover play live music, since have heard him at open mics. The bar service was…read moregood, got 2 beers and 2 waters. A Mexican food truck was outside, which they had wings as well. I got tamales and took inside. The atmosphere is nice and laid back being a lounge. The chairs were def more comfortable than in a bar. A little drive from Lex, worth it though!

After my previous bad experience at Thirsty Fox (reviewed separately), I was looking for a vibe…read moreshift. Ona provided it! A foosball table, a backgammon set, deep wood colors and an art deco vibe. This dark, moody little bar had a friendly bartender and unusual drinks. I had the "I Go Where I'm Led," made with kimchi infused vodka, gin, dolin dry, and celery salt. It did indeed taste like kimchi and was certainly weird. I also had the "Need 3," made with prosciutto basil infused gin sotol, amaro obscuro, bitters, and soda. Also a savory, bizarre drink that I'm glad I tried, but wouldn't get again. They have more conventional cocktails as well, like the Paper Plane, Naked and Famous, Corpse Reviver #2. They have IPAs and plain Miller Lites. They have basic red, white, and sparkling wine. Prices range from 8-13 dollars.

Stopped by in hopes of a relaxing drink. Service was terrible. It was not busy and it took 20…read moreminutes to get served 1 beer and a cocktail. They served others who entered the bar after us, doing shots with them. The bartenders were very rude, online it says they close at 2, one of the bartenders yelled, "It's time to get the fuck out" at 1:10, right after they had finally served us. All the workers were clearly intoxicated/on drugs, and were dancing to static playing on the speakers. I was hoping for a better experience, instead I felt uncomfortable and unwelcome.

Fabulous customer service. Really friendly. The old architecture added a charm that made our visit…read morefeel like we were in someone's home. Burgers, fries, and deviled eggs for apps were all great. I only wish I was hungrier to eat more of it all.

Bourbon on Main was a five star experience from start to finish! We stopped in for lunch on a…read moreweekday and they were quite busy, it's usually pretty quiet at downtown type places during the week. We figured out why they were so busy, they're amazing! Our server was the sweetest gal, handling everything herself from orders to bartending to serving and clearing tables, she never missed a beat. We're in bourbon country so of course ordered the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, both were superb and came out quickly. We expected to wait just a bit for our meals but happily they came out quickly as well. Hubby's hot chicken sandwich was amazing with just the right amount of heat and condiments. I felt so lucky to get gluten free chicken tenders, I had very little expectations, I was just so happy to see them! They were phenomenal! If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely be back and I highly recommend them to anybody looking for a 5 star stop in downtown Frankfort.

Took the full immersion tour and tasting on a Friday at 11:45. Had Jeremy as our guide. A small…read moregroup we were able to tour the distillery, the barrel house, and even look into the bottling area. The tasting was also very good. Our guide was great, conversational, and you could tell he was invested in us getting to know the process. Also was able to get a bottle signed by the head distiller Elizabeth McCall

We did not have food on this visit. We enjoyed a few cocktails in the beautiful outdoor area before…read morea tour. We tried the spire and double oaked old fashioned and they were perfect. Service was quick at the indoor bar. The distillery itself is beautiful, the grounds and decor. Bethany did an amazing job with our tour.

Stopped in on March 3 for a couple of cocktails after lunch on a casual Bardstown eat and shop…read morestroll with my lady friend. I unknowingly ordered the same thing she did, which was their unique take on an old fashioned, the Reveille. Not a surprise to me though as we are so much alike. We both loved this version and were pleased about having Luxardo cherries in the mix. We doubled our pleasure and continued making our way through the shops having shared the experience of discovering a new favorite in Bardstown. Beautiful bar had a speakeasy vibe without the sunken couch effect. Barrel chairs were comfortable and the service was attentive.

Best cocktail bar in Bardstown. Luis and Ray are excellent bartenders and always have something…read morecreative and fun to try. The ambiance is classy and quaint making you feel apart of the neighborhood. Come for a cocktail and don't miss out on the sausage balls. This is a regular spot for us industry folks in town.