After seeing several reviews online, I knew I had to check out this speakeasy! It's tucked away in…read morea residential area, so I could see how parking might be challenging. Luckily, I had no issues finding parking during my visit. Reservations are available online, but by the time I decided to book, it was too late. We decided to take our chances and showed up without a reservation. After ringing the bell, we were warmly greeted by the hostess, who was able to seat us in the cozy couch area. Our server, Francesca, was wonderful and gave us some great drink recommendations. We ordered a few drinks and settled in to enjoy the experience. Even reading through the menu was fun--they have some unique rules that definitely add to the speakeasy atmosphere. The only downside was that the party seated next to us was extremely loud, which happened to go against one of the rules. Unfortunately, their volume didn't seem to be addressed. Aside from that, we absolutely loved our drinks and had a great time. Overall, we're so glad we got to experience this place. It was a fun and unique experience, and we're definitely thankful we made the visit!

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!

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!

When traveling, I have a few required stops- local market, coffee spot and high quality dive. And…read moreOle hookers definitely fulfilled #3! Great friendly inclusive vibe with lots of fun decor. Barkeeps were cool and pour with a heavy hand. It was a great pleasure to meet some really nice locals, and a special shout out to Trish who was A+ company! Convenient location very close to Good Sam hospital and looks to be fairly easy parking on the street or nearby lot.

Yup - still my favorite bar in Lexington! The staff, the patrons, the vibe, the drinks - it doesn't…read moreget better!

College. Dive. Bar! Loud music. Sticky tables. Line dancing. Beer pong? Cheap drinks. College…read more Dive. Bar!

Great spot for live (country) music in downtown Lexington. The bartenders were super attentive even…read morethough it was pretty packed. It seems to be a younger, college crowd since it's so close to UK. We were probably the oldest people in there besides the band. Regardless, we had a good time. Parking is located across the street in the parking garage.

McCarthy's is always a fun time because you never know quite what you're going to get - other than…read morea strong pour and reasonable prices on mid- to top- tier liquor. You could find yourself in a Rotary meeting or amongst lots of college frat guys. On my most recent visit, I was entertained because i encountered all the college guys and somehow they thought I was younger than my age! At 41, that was not my shot of bourbon, and luckily the bouncer helped me escape unscathed!

I mean, it's a dive, so that's the vibe, lol. We've been several times and it's usually packed full…read moreof college kids and loud asf. But, that's a dive bar. Definitely has that Irish bar feel. Drinks are your standard dive drinks, they don't make anything terribly complicated so if you want chocolate martinis, find a different bar lol. Everyone has been nice enough when we went. If you want an Irish dive bar, check it out.

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.

Outstanding food with amazing service for a very affordable price. With an unbeatable view of…read moredowntown. Would recommend to everyone!

They banned me from the restaurant but don't even have the courage to tell me why…read more They hate me for NO reason. John 15:25.. And then I I keep asking for a manager, for a couple days. NO manager. They tell me when to call back because a manager will be here at a certain time. Nope, never a manager i can talk to. Just sayin.. I guess they conveniently left.. we'll I made my point. They serve the darkness. THEY DO.. They have NO REASON.. bad ambience

This review is pointless I guess. They are closing as of January 1, 2026. Are they closing…read morebecause of the terrible service? Or did I get terrible service because they are closing? I sat at the bar and was ignored for about 15 minutes, even though they looked right at me. Finally one of the bartenders asked if I wanted food or drink, and I said just drinks. "I guess I can do that," he said, and then told me to move over to the other side of the bar to be closer to him (it was right by the door, so I got to experience cold rushes of air the whole time I sat there). Also during my time, a German cockroach skittered across the bar top. I thought maybe the bartender was just sullen, but he was very animated and interactive with the younger couple who came in after me. I had to flag him down for my second drink. Everything seemed like an imposition to him. The drinks were fine and well priced. But the drinks don't matter when the vibe is that bad. I got the check quickly and left.

Really cool atmosphere. Speakeasy bar style... 3 women set up and played holiday music on violins…read more It was lovely. Very reasonably priced as well. Server and bartender were friendly. I ordered the Cuban and the Patty Melt, both with fries. The Cuban was soooo good!! The bread is grilled and crispy, buttery and amazing. The pulled pork and ham were so flavorful and perfect with the melted cheese and pickles. I would 10/10 order this again. The patty melt was also great. They also have my favorite fries (similar to McDonalds style fries). I'm sad they will be closing at the end of the month. A wonderful dinner.

Of the Irish bars downtown Molly Brooke's stands out. The bartenders are quick and friendly even on…read morea busy night. Even when busy we've never had trouble getting a seat somewhere to enjoy a creamy Guinness.

Old school, traditional Irish bar. It was crowded, but I wasn't feeling it. No TV's to watch a…read moregame. Too much of a sausage fest.

I really enjoyed this bar! I went with a friend for a pre-dinner drink, and it was not crowded,…read morewhich was nice. It has a very modern lounge look with a great view of the street and people walking by. It was a beautiful day so the windows were open. You almost forgot you were in Lexington. I got the funkadelic drink, and my friend got the Clooney. Both were really good but completely different. I enjoyed the funkadelic, it was like having a drink on a beach.

When I lived in Lexington, this spot was a longtime deli that was pretty popular for downtown…read moreworkers. Georgie's only opened a couple of years ago and every friend I heard from that has gone raved about it. While bourbon is a longtime Kentucky treasure, the cocktail scene in downtown Lexington has only recently grown from a handful of weekend spots to a thriving business. On this particular occasion, my wife was at a banquet in the downtown Hyatt, so I took myself out for dinner and drinks at some new places. This was stop #3, and it was by far my favorite. I found a seat right at the bar and started looking over the extensive cocktail list. As I took in the atmosphere, I noticed several couches, a long bar, and some open area by the front. The bartender working while I was there was Jordan, who runs the bar as well as one of my favorite Lexington late night spots, Centro (another 5). And when I say he "runs" the bar, I mean it. He managed to make cocktails and keep the line moving mostly by himself while I was there. He recommended the Quiet Beatle, which I thoroughly enjoyed for a perfectly reasonable price. I got one more vodka soda when things calmed down a bit, and went on my way. There are little bites available, as well as an extensive cocktail and bourbon list. This is definitely a place you can meet a group of friends for happy hour or late night drinks, or have a nice date. I can't wait to come back!