We were here tonight for a Retirement Party for a friend and the family had the Barrel Room…read morereserved. Very cool spot. We had appetizers and finger foods and a small bar selection and it was fine. The area was plenty big enough for our group. The bartenders were great. Glad we now know about this special spot at West Sixth.

This is an awesome spot! We stopped for lunch and a drink. My mom went and got a table, while I…read morestopped at the bar to look at the offerings. I was promptly greeted and was led through the offerings. A few quick tastes and I found my perfect libation. I got a drink for my mom and proceeded to our table. At the tables, there are plaques with QR codes to order from Smithtown Seafood. DO IT!!! This is the perfect partnership. Great food and great beer. I even got some to take on an upcoming trip. I can't wait to be back in the area to stop in and see Abdula at the bar. He was awesome to chat with and I hope to do so again.

Started our bourbon trail experience here and it was fantastic We had a tour and Michael was our…read moretour guide He was so great He is knowledgeable funny and loves his whiskey His recommendations were spot on It's a smaller distillery which is why I liked it so much Cost of tour $18 So reasonable It's a great way to spend an afternoon

Top notch tour here. Appreciate their tasting program where there is a large amount of items you…read morecan sample and tokens are provided with paid tour. They do a great job explaining what is ahead and how many samples you can get to ensure you get your top choices. Gift shop prices are competitive but you can still buy the same prices cheaper at a liquor store outside of the distillery.

We stopped here on our recent trip to Lexington. It was the only brewery we could find that had…read morelive music and also a super awesome menu as well as outdoor seating. They are very friendly with their service and give you very generous free samples of their beers on tap. They have a large alcohol menu as well as pizza and some sandwiches and appetizers. They have TWO buildings and a super nice outdoor seating area that is perfect for a late night hang out. This place rocks - I highly recommend!

I've visited this place several times before and usually had a great experience, so this visit was…read morehonestly shocking. Apparently the restaurant has decided to try out a new concept called "Fine Dining: Survivor Edition." The tables sat covered in dirty dishes long enough to qualify as permanent decor, and our food took so long I considered filing a missing persons report. When it finally arrived, it was cold. Not "could use a quick reheat" cold -- I mean "the marinara sauce had the temperature and emotional warmth of an iceberg" cold. The loaded potatoes were overcooked with about three toppings sprinkled on top like they were rationing cheese during wartime. The pizza? Floppy, bland, and somehow both soggy and dry at the same time. Truly impressive. And the chicken parmesan sandwich was just confusing. The bread was actually great, which made it even sadder that the chicken itself was dry and somehow NOT fried. A chicken parmesan sandwich without crispy chicken feels like someone forgot the assignment halfway through. The restaurant may be dog friendly, but after sniffing the leftovers we brought home, even the dogs seemed personally offended. This place used to be one of my favorites, which makes this even more disappointing. Hoping this was just an off night because right now the quality has left the building faster than our server did.

Had an absolutely great time at Blue Stallion Brewing Co. This place is a whole vibe…read more First of all, the beer menu? Impressive. There's something for everyone, whether you're a "let me analyze the hops" person or a "just give me something cold and delicious" person. Everything we tried was solid, and it's clear they know what they're doing. The venue itself is super cool. Family friendly, relaxed, not pretentious, and somehow feels both lively and laid-back at the same time. The kind of place where you can hang out for one drink and accidentally stay for three. Service was great: friendly, fast, and helpful without hovering. Exactly what you want when you're trying to responsibly sample your way through a tap list. Parking is excellent. Stress-free. No parallel parking gymnastics. No circling the block questioning your life choices. Just... parking. Beautiful. They also had a pop-up event featuring local artists, which was awesome. Apparently they host things like that pretty regularly, and I love that they're supporting local small businesses. Nothing pairs better with a craft beer than community spirit. They offer pizza, which we didn't try this time, but it looked and smelled incredible. Great beer, cool atmosphere, excellent service, strong community vibes, and parking that doesn't make you cry. 10/10, will absolutely be back.

Beer way exceptionally good. German brewing style made the difference. Be sure to try a…read moreHefeweizen wheat beer for sure!

Great place to try out some fun beers. We popped in before an event at Rupp Arena to kill some…read moretime. They offer flights for ~$8 which was a great price. I tried some seasonal ciders which were delicious. It was a little too chilly to sit outside, but they have a great patio seating area.

Ran out of ice, we were told there was a shift by 3 people over an hours time that's why no one…read moretook our order. It was really painful. Yes they have some good beers. Maybe if we would sat inside the service would have been better. But outside there was definitely as huge disconnect. The food was good so was the beer, but outside staff sure let you know they were overwhelmed!

Visited while traveling for work during #LexBurgerWeek. Starting with the ambiance, the restaurant…read morewas clean and when I arrived at 5:30 it was not very busy. By the time I left at 6:30 it was packed with a wait of ~10 people. I sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and friendly. The menu seems very diverse with a lot of delicious sounding options. The beer menu is on the back with a QR code. As it was Burger Week, I went with their Signature Burger for $7 with a side of tots. The burger was a Spicy Pimento Burger with bacon jam, pickles, and lettuce. The burger was 4oz which was a great size to fill you up but not make you overly full. The burger was not overly seasoned and didn't have a ton of flavor, however the combination of toppings really enhanced the flavor and made it delicious. The tots were perfectly crisp and the Cajun seasoning really enhanced them nicely. All 4 of the beers in the flight were tasty but not overly powerful. Of the 4, the Tart and Tempered was the best as a light sour. I would recommend a visit and look forward to trying some other menu items.

Nice place for a solid meal. We all had burgers and enjoyed them. The staff were friendly. The…read moreplace has a slightly elevated sports bar vibe. I'm sure it's a favorite place for beer drinkers, because they serve many kinds of beer, but I don't drink alcohol and still enjoyed stopping in for pub grub.

We were excited to stop in and try this new-to-Lexington Tex Mex concept before seeing a movie at…read moreLexLive nearby! The entry space is dedicated to carryout orders, while the majority is a dining room and bar. Although we both enjoyed our dishes - a smothered burrito with chicken and a burrito bowl with carnitas - I couldn't detect anything particularly unique about the cuisine. They had a good selection of Maiden City craft brews (the sweet pear cider was yummy!) and margaritas with house-made flavor additives. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, and the proximity to both LexLive and Country Boy is really great. I hope this becomes a destination for students, nearby residents, and visitors alike!

In Lexington Kentucky to take my daughter back to UK for her junior year, stumbled upon this place…read morethat had it all... The best chips and queso ever! Burritos, burrito bowls, chicken wings, everything was great! Not an extensive menu but what they do offer they do very well!!! The cocktails were fabulous!! Highly recommend the blackberry margarita! Could not have asked for a better service. The night we were there they had karaoke to which was fun, good music!

Great brewery with a laid back atmosphere and a solid beer selection. I'm not hard to please when…read moreit comes to craft beer, and I enjoyed everything I tried. One of the best parts is the location, there are plenty of great food spots within walking distance, so it's easy to make an afternoon or evening out of it. I'd definitely stop back the next time I'm in Lexington.

Groovy ambiance and dog friendly. Lauren took great care of us - including our yellow lab, Lucas…read more We ordered their hot pretzel with beer cheese and mustard.

After a couple days of being underwhelmed by the food scene in Lexington, we wandered across the…read morestreet from our hotel to this quaint pub with pretty low expectations. What a fantastic surprise! The shrimp cocktail was among the best I've had (first time having powdered bacon fat) and the grilled Caesar salad was perfection (delicious creamy dressing and pretzel croutons)! Bangers and mash ... wonderful. Somebody in that kitchen cares deeply about food! We will be back!

Walking into this place from the modern part of downtown Lexington you'd almost think you somehow…read morewalked into a pub in England or Germany. Not fancy by any means, but perfectly fine for a neighborhood pub vibe. Business was pretty brisk for a weeknight and there was just one FoH employee who was taking orders (you order at the bar), bringing out plates and bussing tables. Kudos to him for doing a good job handling all that. The BoH kitchen staff did a good job, too, as it didn't take long for our food order to arrive. The menu here is eclectic, which was a big reason we chose this place for dinner. Unfortunately, one of the items we had hoped to try, the Swabian (German) spaetzle, was sold out by the time we got there for a fairly late dinner. We opted instead for the roesti potato. This is a strange dish that involves what is essentially a shredded hash brown-style fried potato topped with sauerkraut, pickled shallots, cheese and a decent-sized dollop of mustard caviar, all served on a bed of greens. It worked, for the most part. Strange taste combinations, but not bad. We also had the blackened tuna Waldorf salad. This was a little different than expected. The pan-seared ahi tuna was cooked nicely (leaving it a bit underdone inside). But it was chopped into small pieces that were fully mixed into a tartar sauce along with celery, shallots, green apples and red grapes. So it was basically a fancy tuna salad. Fortunately, it was a very tasty tuna salad. I wish all the tuna salads you get in restaurants was this good. It was served over mixed seasonal greens with asparagus tips. All of this went very well together and was a really excellent and innovative twist on a Waldorf salad. The menu of draft beers on tap was pretty varied and voluminous as they have their own brewery (Ethereal Brewing). This restaurant is their public house as they call it. I particularly liked their hefeweizen, but they had a porter that was also good. Overall, an interesting place with good food and beer at decent prices. Not a 5, but definitely a strong 4 at least.

1/17/26 My husband and I stopped by The Wandering Bock for…read morelunch after walking around the Greyline station. We ordered the Hot Goat Yoga bratwurst and Obatzda, and both were absolutely delicious. So flavorful, and clearly made with care. They have a unique selection of German beers on tap. These aren't your typical finds, and you can tell they've curated options you won't see everywhere, which makes the experience that much better. Their pretzels and pretzel buns are made in-house using fresh sourdough, and you can taste the difference. Soft, chewy, and perfectly baked. The space itself is small, but very welcoming and accommodating. The owners run and work the shop themselves, and it shows. they are genuinely kind, friendly, and passionate about what they do. If you're looking for authentic German type of food, great beer, and warm hospitality, this spot is 100% worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back.

Fantastic pretzels! I had one fresh out of the oven with beer cheese and it was amazing. It's a…read moreclassic crisp outside and chewy inside pretzel, paired with the beer cheese it was a perfect snack. Definitely check this out if you're craving that perfect pretzel and want to support local!!