Great speakeasy in Bardstown! Wonderful drinks made by Suzanne who is awesome and so knowledgeable about bourbon! I highly recommend if you're in Bardstown! read more

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While in Bardstown Kentucky touring the bourbon distilleries, my friends and I stopped by this bar for a few drinks. We entered through a speakeasy type door to the rear and were met with prohibition era style decorations. We were seated by one of the staff members in a comfortable couch and chair room with a television that was playing film noir classics. There is a bar room that has chair and tables, and a huge selection of bourbons and whiskies. When I say huge, I mean huge! Check the QR code on the menu photo that I posted. I had the traditional Sazerac, followed by the bacon old fashioned. Absolutely amazing taste. Well balanced and easy to drink. My friends went wild with other drinks and bourbon pours. All of the drinks were memorable.. The drinks here are affordable, however, if you have a thick wallet, you can spend it on some rare bourbons or whiskies, and there are a lot of them. Definitely a place to try out when you are in Bardstown. If you are a whiskey lover, this is one place to check out. read more

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Speakeasy vibe in downtown Bardstown! Highly recommend - Suzanne and all servers were excellent. Outstanding selection of bourbon pours in a VERY unpretentious space. Will definitely come back! read more

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Fun place to get drinks! The bourbon selection is out of this world! Over 1,000 to choose from! We opted for a whiskey sour and old fashioned. Both were very good. Make sure you check this place out if you are in historic downtown. read more

The Volstead Bourbon Lounge - Whiskey Sour & Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Bardstown, Kentucky

What a great selection of bourbon. Great place to hang out and have a pour or 2. Our bartender was very knowledgeable and a joy to talk with! Highly recommend stopping in! Thanks for a nice evening! read more

We had a great time here, staff super friendly, over 1200 bottles , very reasonably prices. Got to try Penelope Creme brulee- awesome. when back in town this will e our go to place. Ambiance like no other. read more

This a beautiful "Bourbon Speakeasy" with so many pours of different bourbons. It's a great, low key, distinctive place to enjoy bourbons from every of all qualities. Very nice place! read more

We arrived in town to late to make it to any of the distilleries but coming to the Volstead may have been a better idea. The assortment of bourbons is amazing and prices are very fair. There are a great assortment of craft cocktails or the bartender, a wealth of knowledge, will make you what ever you would desire! Everyone in the place was friendly. I would love to come here on a regular basis! read more

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Outstanding experience - vintage style bar created by charming owner, with over 1200 bourbons to choose from. Highly recommended! Wish we had this bar in our town in FL! read more

Amazing atmosphere! Fantastic service and very knowledgeable bartenders. Best place to get a flight in Bardstown, so many options. Stop in for a drink or two, or three! read more

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We were recommended to go to volstead by Kourtney at heaven hill and she was spot on. She told us to say hi to Bodie and he was great. Very knowledgeable and helped me pick bourbons. Their bottle display shows prices and they have some good hidden gems and probably several overpriced also (ehtsb for $30 as example). Check the shelves and online menu! I had two Japanese 4 roses bourbons that I'd wanted to try for awhile. One was $30 and 4 roses Black was $20 and my favorite. They seemed a little irritated that I compared the values out loud for my buddy and I but then ended up chatting us both up. Your best best is the $20/30 pours and there are several value finds. If you know bourbon value and pricing, you'll do well. If you're not sure, I'd stick to anything under $30 and you can't make any huge mistakes as long as you're having a good time. Cheers yall! read more

The Volstead Bourbon Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bardstown, Kentucky

At the suggestion of a local bartender, I recently went to The Volstead Bourbon Lounge in Bardstown, KY. It has a speakeasy feel and the ambiance is great! Met the owner and his business partner. The selection is awesome and prices are very reasonable! I recommend this place if ever in Bardstown! read more

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Amazing experience when visiting Bardstown, KY, especially if you are into bourbon. The owner/bartender, Bodie, is super cool and informative, and the speakeasy atmosphere is genuinely unique. They have something like 1,100 bottles of bourbons and rye, ranging from pretty generic stuff up to some of the most rare, sought-after "unicorn" pours that may have alluded you in the past. This place is one of a kind - definitely check it out!! read more

We decided to stay in Bardstown during a planned "KY Bourbon Trail" trip in which we visited several distilleries in the surrounding area. Little did we know that per the recommendation of "a friend of a friend", The Volstead Bourbon Lounge would be one of our favorite stops! Not only do they have hundreds of bourbon selections at different levels and price points, but their bartenders also create cocktails that use bourbon in unexpected, delicious ways. Brodie is a walking encyclopedia of bourbon and cocktails, and he, and the other bartenders and staff, were passionate about sharing their wealth of bourbon knowledge with their guests! If you're a bourbon aficionado, visiting the town of Bardstown, and would like some fabulous bourbon, or unique bourbon cocktails, in an enviornment similar to that of a speakeasy, plan a visit to The Volstead Bourbon Lounge for some bourbon excellence. Better yet, add it to your KY Bourbon Trail itinerary! You will not regret it! read more

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The most amazing bourbon bar anywhere. Outstanding collection. The owner is masterclass when talking about bourbon. read more

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Excellent selection of bourbon and the best cocktails. Buffalo Trace is their well bourbon. Everything is very reasonably priced. It's fun, delicious, and at a decent price point. read more

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This place is true gem and a must-do in Bardstown. It is very nondescript from the outside, with the entry in the back, but once inside, there are bourbon bottles everywhere! All 1,177 according to the bartender Bodie (who is amazing). He inquires about personal bourbon tastes and makes suggestions based off of that. If bourbon is not your thing, the chocolate martini is crazy good. We enjoyed it so much, we went back the next night. Don't leave this place off of your agenda. read more

So many bourbons, so little time! Had lots of fun while we were there would recommend it.

This has a great atmosphere very relaxed and laidback great drinks lots of options from mixed drink to bourbon pours with a very large selection of bourbon read more

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Was here year's ago when it was the blind pig. New owners, yet the place is busy and they make a great Sazerac. Highly recommended read more

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What a cool place! Just around the corner from the Main Street it's a gem! We did a distillery tour. Grabbed some lunch and were walking by and noticed they were not open yet. It was 2:30 they open at 3. Bummer. But then.... The door opens and this nice gentleman says hello and says they're not open yet. So we chat a bit and he says we can go in to take a peek if we like. Yes please! Well it's a really cool place. Old speakeasy vibe. Part industrial part old school lounge with shimmery wallpaper and cool chandeliers. They decided to open early for us! How sweet! So we ordered some cocktails and bourbons and got to know the owners. They couldn't have been nicer and get this. They have over 400! Yes 400 bourbons to choose from! Get there. Check it out. Oh and they let us sample the peach bourbon slushy. Errmagerd so good! The music is pretty cool funky too and there is an adjoining room with couches and easy chairs. We all wished we lived closer cuz we'd hang there. Go. Go Go When you do I will be jealous! read more

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It's a speakeasy! The wallpaper was straight out of prohibition era. I had a most delicious chocolate old fashioned. There were several Bachelor parties visiting. Lots of couples too. We are having a great time traveling the bourbon trail in Kentucky. read more

Great selection of bourbon. Laid back and chill exactly what you would want for a great evening with friends.

Loved this speakeasy!! We stayed 3 nights in Bardstown and went to The Volstead every night! Huge bourbon and cocktail selection with a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Great recos for bourbons to try! Had a great time talking to the owner, locals and other visitors. read more

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If you only have 1 day on the #BourbonTrail, make it #BardstownKY, the #Bourbon Capital of the World, and go to #TheVolsteadBourbonLounge. We only had a few hours and wanted a 'taste' of the trail for the best tastings of bourbon. The #Distill-Inn recommended the #Volstead, only 2-mi from the hotel in the center of historic #Bardstown. It was a home run. You'll enter through a Prohibition-era speakeasy door and walk through a refined & welcoming 1920's era lounge into the bar, where you'll find an extensive collection of bourbons to try. There are 4 main flight pricing options, starting at $22 for 3 (2-oz) pours, plus 2 high end. Our favorite go-to bourbon is #JimBeamBlack so we went with the $22 option. Bodie was our attentive, friendly and informed bartender (Suzie the owner was also there) and we went with their recommendations, #CalumetBourbon, #PikesvilleBourbon (both great) and #GreenRiverBourbon, our favorite. A must-try is Bodie's signature drink, the #Game Changer ! A shot of #RittenhouseRye, hold it on your tongue about 8 seconds, followed by a drink of #IrishCoffee. Wow! it is truly a Game Changer! If you go, tell Bodie we recommended it. (502) 294-1624 https://maps.app.goo.gl/3FbZYfwhGCT9ksKQA?g_st=ic read more

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A fun experience! A fully stocked bourbon bar where you enter from the rear. Themed as a speakeasy. Definitely a place to visit while visiting Bardstown! read more

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Intimate setting with tons of great bourbons to choose from. Great place to have drinks

So glad we found this place! A must stop on the Bourbon Trail. If you're looking for a bar with good bourbon, ambiance and good conversation, this is the place for you. Has a Speakeasy feel. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Nice, historical speakeasy a block off town square. We stopped in both nights of our stay in Bardstown. The owner (Bodie) was easy-going, not pushy with anyone. He took good care of us, and others. The cocktails & coffee drinks were spot on & reasonably priced for Bardstown. Highly recommend! read more

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Super awesome bar!! Very lowkey and quiet! All of the drinks we got were absolutely delicious. They have over 800 bottles of bourbon, which is super impressive. read more

Hit the Volstead Bourbon Lounge (Formerly The Blind Pig speakeasy) while celebrating our 37 year wedding anniversary and visiting Bardstown distilleries. After hours of running around hitting multiple distilleries The Volstead was a welcome relaxing pit stop to rest our bones, have a drink with a great atmosphere. I'd recommend making this a go to stop while in town. Jimmy. read more

Cool, speakeasy vibe with awesome vintage decor and a huge selection of bourbon. Smoke a cigar out front and relax inside with great atmosphere and awesome cocktails. read more

Great variety. Laid back fun looks solid drinks. Prices you can afford, very few beers, no food read more

The Volstead Bourbon Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bardstown, Kentucky

Enjoyed a delicious whisky sour in this cozy place! Will definitely have to come back! read more

The Volstead Bourbon Lounge - Enjoyed a delicious whisky sour in this cozy place! Will definitely have to come back! - Lounges Near Me - Bardstown, Kentucky

Great selection of bourbons and at a reasonable price. The staff if helpful and friendly. This is a wonderful place to stop for an adult beverage! read more

Our first stop in Bardstown after reading Yelp reviews underwhelmed us. Cool vibes but server was dismissive. The selection was wonderful but we needed a little patience with making a choice and we definitely did not receive that. Asked for a beer and both taps didn't work and partner asked bourbon questions and she basically served a bourbon we can get at any grocery store. Disappointed but maybe it was a bad night. read more

So many bourbons, so little time. For their flights you get 3 two ounce pours. I would rather have had 6 one ounce pours, to be able to experience more bourbons. I would also like to see more information on the website so i had an easier way to choose bourbons based on my palate preferences. The staff helped but with over 1000 bourbons & whiskeys they can't possibly know them all. read more

Great service! Fantastic selection of whiskey! Very knowledgeable staff. I've never had a better experience at a bar. This is a must place to go to when I'm Bardstown. read more

Excellent selection, great service,wonderful owners. A must visit while on the bourbon trail read more

The Volstead Bourbon Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bardstown, Kentucky

Used to be the blind pig. No longer need a secret code to get in, but still has the same decor and atmosphere. Tons of bourbon choices. Great cocktails. I love the speakeasy feel. read more

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