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    Bluegrass Tavern

    3.9 (82 reviews)
    InexpensiveCocktail Bars
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    BLUEGRASS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Michaela P.

    1300 bourbons at college kid prices. What's not to like. Friendly bartenders with indoor and outdoor seating. It gets loud (I'm getting old).

    An "old fashioned"
    Monte S.

    Love the bar, atmosphere, etc. I researched the best old fashioned and this showed up as #1. It's a shaken abomination that is shameful to call an old fashioned (in bourbon country)

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    Charlie T.

    Good place to come for some bourbon. The selection here is very good, better than the majority of places I've been to. We tried a couple of their barrel picks and were pleased. The place did get busy, but the bartender made sure we were taken care of.

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    Roxana Z.

    Enormously wide selection of Bourbon in the heart of Downtown Lexington! (but you can get pretty much any other type of drink here as well). Cozy bar with friendly staff. Had a great time and will definitely stop by here again next time I'm in town.

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    Helen R.

    While many people know this bar for its large variety of bourbon, they also have great cocktails! This espresso martini was one of the best I have had. Bartender provided quick service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Usually fun events happening at the courthouse space right outside the bar during the summer-fall. Make sure to stop by when you are in Lexington!

    Best bourbon in Lexington!
    Mary-Jo N.

    After your bourbon tours this is a must! It's like a bourbon museum with awesome bartenders/ bourbon experts!

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    Austin M.

    I've been here a number of times, and so far it has the best bourbon selection of anywhere I've been in Lexington. Easier to get into on a busy night than the bars on either side, and a bit more mature clientele as well. If you're looking for a casual, no-fuss atmosphere and a fantastic bourbon selection downtown, this is a great little spot.

    Off the Pavilion in downtown Lexington
    Joe M.

    As they say " it is what it is!" Loud, casual and well stocked with Bourbon. Slammed on a Saturday night. One intoxicated chick was asked to leave and kicked over some tables outside as she ungracefully departed. No extra charge for the show she put on. :)

    You can get some moderately priced whiskies like these for "only" $15 to $20!
    David Y.

    Looking for a great bourbon bar in Lexington and found this place advertising a ridiculous number of bourbons. Well, yes, there are a huge number of bourbons here. Why do they have so much bourbon on hand? Because they sell it for such ridiculous prices that no one buys it. Example: We ate dinner at Enoteca and I got a Rock Hill Farms for $12. Cost of Rock Hill Farms at Bluegrass Tavern? $40. After we left Bluegrass Tavern we went to Henry Clay Public House a couple of blocks away. Cost of Rock Hill Farms at Henry Clay: $10. Ironic that this bar is located on "Cheapside" street. We asked for something more "affordable" and were offered High West BouRye for $15 and Smooth Ambler for $20. Both whiskies from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana from non-distiller producers in Colorado and West Virginia. Good enough whiskey (though not for the price) but sad to be drinking it in Kentucky. My advice: skip the bourbon and get an Old Fashioned instead, which was excellent. Then again, if you are at one of the "top bourbon bars in America," why are you drinking cocktails?

    Jack Nicholson and Llyod the bartender. Ask for Llyod next time you go in, he will know the exact drink you want!

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    Mitch is the man and Bluegrass is the place! Unbelievable selection and Mitch knows them all! They also have beer!

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    1 year ago

    Fun place to go after a UK game in Lexington. Nice bar! Great selection of bourbons, bartender was great at helping us with our selections.

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    1 year ago

    Always have great drinks and the bartenders are so sweet. Never too packed like all the other bars downtown.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing establishment! Super friendly staff and great vibes . Solid place to start your night or end it. Will be back for sure!!!

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    Over 1300 bourbons, friendly and knowledgeable bartender who was attentive but not hovering.

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    Really good prices, very large selection. Staff was very nice. Cozy for sure. Wife loved it here.

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    Amazing and unbeatable selection of bourbon. Friendly staff - highly recommend when in Lexington

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    I've been here a number of times, and so far it has the best bourbon selection of anywhere I've been in Lexington.

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    Bourbon On Rye - Chicken Gouda Sliders

    Bourbon On Rye

    4.4(142 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

    I recently went to Bourbon on Rye while visiting Lexington and I was amazed. I got the bourbon…read morebarbecue Gouda chicken sliders and the barbecue sauce was amazing. The chicken was fresh and the fries were really good as well. They also have a really nice cocktail list and they make all of their syrups and shrubs in house which I think is awesome. It sets them apart from other bars in the area. I got the union cocktail and it was the perfect mix of bitter and sweet. My friend had the bourbon sour and it was really good as well. Will definitely be back here next time I'm in Lex.

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    Trifecta Glass Art Lounge

    Trifecta Glass Art Lounge

    5.0(12 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Went to the speakeasy lounge and got speakeasied lol. We walked in through the glass studio which…read morehad some incredible pieces btw, saw the workspace (will need to sign up for one of the classes because that seems like so much fun), and just could not find the door. Fully walked into the bathroom, could see the band across teh workshop, and then walked back out thinking there was a back door until we saw the mirror open and felt like absolute fools Inside the lounge it was quite cozy without feeling cramped. The decor and lighting were exceptionally curated, and just overall it was an incredible space, great for hanging out with small groups. The bar staff were all knowledgeable and efficient in their service. The band playing was incredible on the semi-outdoor enclosed patio (there were heaters so was quite comfortable), and jsut overall was quite fun. Prices are a tad on the higher side but that is to be expected with a speakeasy and cocktails. Would definitely recommend and will try to return for any of their offerings, whether it be just the lounge or even a glass blowing class.

    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.

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