Artists Barrel is a unique and cool hand crafted Barrel and decor shop in the historic downtown…read morebardstown shopping district. The store is rather large and has several artists Whose woodwork and other crafts is featured in the store and sold for them. They have all kinds of cool and unique items in this store that vary in price depending on the artist. Some are rather high and others are fair priced. I personally walked away with two items form two different artists on my trip here. I purchased a university of louisville license plate decoration for my self and Burbon Barrel university of Kentucky coat rack for my brothers Christmas present. Overall I really enjoyed This shop. Was a fun browse and the lady working was very friendly and personable. They have lots of cool Bourbon Barrel decor and lots of cool university of Kentucky and Lousiville decor as well for the local college sports fans.

While I was at the Blind Pig, buying bottles of whiskey, my lady was at the Artists Barrel, looking…read morefor knickknacks to bring home from our Kentucky excursion. I was impressed with their layout and various items that I returned the next day to buy some souvenirs to give my family. Artists Barrel is easily located on North 3rd Street, just a couple of storefronts north of East Flaget Sreet. With parking plentiful and short walking distance from all points downtown -- bars, restaurants, and all, you can come to Artists Barrel for various odds and ends-type of purchases. In my visit to the Artists Barrel, I bought Kentucky hats for my Dad and Stepmother, a Kentucky hanging ornament and a bourbon scented candle for my Mom, and a pair of bourbon boxers for my Aunt. It was quite a joyous morning considering I was hoping to do all of my souvenir shopping at one spot and did so at Artists Barrel successfully. Overall, Artists Barrel had everything for what I was seeking during my trip to Bardstown.

We dropped several paintings here in early October 2025. He still has our art and our money and is…read morenow unreachable. We tried to cut our losses and retrieve the art during normal business hours and the store was closed when we got there. Do not trust this place!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Picture Framing…read more- Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants - Picture Frames

This botanical garden was absolutely beautiful. I took my mother and a mother daughter day. They…read moreseem to offer a lot of different events. And I plan to attend some in the future. Lots of plants for sale. I loved being able to go all over. Even into their greenhouses to see how they operate. The variety of plants is amazing. And they even have things to do for children. This is not a free garden. There is a fee when you enter. Totally worth it.

Although it's not a large botanical garden it has recently undergone some renovations that have…read moreadded to its beauty. Seeing the lovely flowers and plants is a joy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Even as Covid has changed things and the membership fees have increased it's still a good value especially if you take advantage of the reciprocal privileges(free entry) at other member botanical gardens.

Great place and right around the corner. Make sure you look for the hidden reviews on the very…read morebottom of the page. Yelp likes to manipulate the reviews for different businesses. A shady practice that is censorship at its finest.