3.5 stars. Just a long room open to the street that on a warm Spring Saturday night, even past 10…read morepm will be interestingly dead, but with a collection of top bourbons that punch above this bar's weight. By 11:30 pm though the place suddenly is crushed, and among the college tribes stomping in are some lithe girls in half-shirts looking at their phones, amidst guys that either look preppy or like country raccoons. Good vibes. Good service that is efficient over being friendly - and why not.

Accidentally found this place when staying one night in Lexington and already want to go back! Our…read morebartender Noah was so knowledgeable about all the bourbons and helped us create a very personalized flight! We were blown away by the variety alone but the service really made this place a must stop. They also have an AMAZING espresso martini!

If you're in Lexington and you don't stop here, you're doing Kentucky wrong. I walked in expecting…read morea solid pour, but I walked out feeling like I'd just left a family reunion--the kind where everyone actually likes each other. The selection is top-tier (easily one of the best I've seen in the Bluegrass State), but the hospitality is what sets this place apart. We ended up chatting with the owner, and he treated us like old friends who had been coming there for twenty years. It's rare to find a spot that has both a world-class whiskey list and zero pretension. It's the perfect atmosphere--historic building, great energy, and people who truly know their bourbon. Pro Tip: Pull up a stool, ask for a recommendation, and be prepared to stay a while. You're among friends here.

Bartender on a power trip! We had the worst experience at this establishment. Ordered a Woodford…read moreOld Fashioned, to which the bartender shook his head no, and said "you have to have the house bourbon. It's cheaper, and you won't notice a difference." Let's just say the difference was noted. Any bourbon drinker would notice. Nevermind the dismissal and blatantly rude remark.

Such a vibe, great weekend happy hour spot. We just stumbled upon randomly. The cocktails are…read morephenomenal. Bar tender is always very kind and presentable.

We were lucky to get a couple seats at the bar. Very busy place, lots of things happening, so it…read moregets loud and crowded. They do special drinks and special pours depending on what's going on. Our bartender was super nice!

Great downtown bar with a good crowd and great bourbons. Fable Charcuterie is inside and I love…read moreit. The best part of this place is outdoor space! There is the Luna food truck with great snacks and hot food and the atmosphere makes me feel like I'm on vacation in my own town. I highly recommend this place especially on a nice sunny afternoon.

Terrible service. Dirty! The smell of the place is enough to make you puke. Lots of dirty tissues…read morelaying around and the seating looked extra vintage and worn. Yuck

I've been in some divey dive bars and Rosebud isn't quite a "dive," but Lexington considers it as…read moresuch. Not much of a menu here--while there are a few bar "cocktails," you're going to have more luck with basics, like an old fashioned, gin and tonic. I asked the bartender to make me something she made well and she chose a margarita (it was fine). Great vibe though. I loved the ceiling and the neon signs. I loved the fun little decorations. Bathrooms small but clean. Staff super nice. I went on a weekday afternoon and it was empty, but they were prepping for NYE, which they predicted would be busy. I'm sure it gets busy on the weekends, especially with a college campus nearby. As I said on another recent Lexington bar review, there are several cute little bars close together that aren't "destinations" themselves, but would be a fun stop on a bar crawl.

A chill place to grab a quick drink. The bartender was friendly and quick to get our drinks. He…read morealso made sure that we were taken care of.

Great service quality food reasonable prices…read more Having been here twice as an out of town guest this hole in wall local business is part of what makes communities great. The staff here care and the service food and drinks are exactly what you need to relax with a great night out Wish this business was in the Nashville area

Y'all sleeping if you pass up this Lexington gem. The staff is wonderful and engaging. The owner is…read morepolite and friendly. It's quaint, cozy, friendly, and an excellent place to commence a conversation with friends or strangers. The couches are comfy and the fireplaces will seduce you into tranquility. Make it a point to swing in and have a few delicious house made drinks. Cheers!

Huge love to this venue. We held our KHAKY (Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky) Trees of Life Gala…read morefundraiser here on the same night as a popular hip hop artist in the same building so add nasty rain to that traffic and that was the worst part about the night! We entered by the Speakeasy parking side and had no problem finding parking for our event. From the moment you walk in this place has so much charm and potential for whatever event is being held there! The bar display was beautiful ! A real class piece. We took some pictures as we entered the speakeasy entryway with nice lighting. The main room was so spacious and wide. We had room for a stage/band and about 45 tables of various sizes for seating, trees, wreathes, silent auction items and more! There was veggie and cracker tray out for a snack before the buffet opened. The restrooms were absolutely beautiful as well, clean and stocked through the event. The place is classically decorated to suit any occasion. I wouldlove to attend more events there!

Attend an event here for New Years Eve. We had an absolute blast. The ambiance and experience was…read moregreat. They had entertainment available with fire breathers and trapezes. There was plenty of room and the music was great. The bar area was pretty crowded and it took a minute to get a drink. Overall it was a blast and I'd recommend attending this event.

This place has been on my list, and did not disappoint. Amazing cocktails. Pictured cocktail is the…read moreGlasshouse, cute lounge with live music in the afternoon during happy hour.

This place is awesome! We walked over after dinner at Epping's to check it out. The glass shop has…read moresome very nice pieces. Walk through the mirrored door into the Speakeasy Lounge. Dim lit lounge with cozy seating and a full bar. We sat on the couches with friends and had a couple cocktails. I had the Trifecta Old Fashioned and the others had an Old Fashioned and a Fahrenheit. All the drinks were fantastic. They have another seating area in the shop area where you can watch them work on the glass artwork. Live music on Friday nights.