This is a great place to grab food and drinks in the Bluegrass Airport. You will be surprised by the extensive bourbon selections. You don't feel like you are in an airport restaurant. The service at the bar is excellent with both bartenders being very talkative and engaging. I ordered the Cheeseburger with Fries. My wife had the Grilled Romaine Chicken Caesar. We were here around 4:30-5:00pm on Monday and it was very busy, but all the service was very good. It's pricey, but, you are in an airport and this is only one of two restaurants in this airport. read more

Food - I typically get the ham and cheese omelette. Which is very good. Not worth the money but what are you going to do airport prices! Ambiance- well it's a restaurant inside an airport Service- now this is something. Matt was the dude behind the bar. It was a little busy but the kitchen was very slow. Took forever to get my breakfast. This girl ordered an omelette to go. She waited a good 30 minutes for her omelette at which point she was like my plane is boarding and I gotta go. Matt was like you seen how busy it is so you can go but you still gotta pay for omelette which took way too long to make. The girl was nothing but polite and Matt just kept on making comments. They finally got the omelette out for a to go order. After she walked out Matt was telling everyone that he thought they were going to brawl. Nothing but politeness from the girl, handled way better than most people. Dam sure wouldn't be paying crap if I didn't get my food in a timely manner. After the brawl comment Matt goes on to tell everyone at the bar that he had a girl that apparently never been in a restaurant before. Uncalled for. This girl was nothing but polite Matt kept pushing her to stay. I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't miss her flight. People like that I don't understand, this girl never raises her voice and he just kept making sly comments. Matt if ya can't take the heat stay out of the kitchen! Don't get me wrong everyone else I have dealt with at bourbon library has been great. Matt on the other hand if he is here I will pass by! read more

One of my favorite stops at the Lexington airport; great service every visit and a great drink selection and local-flair menu. Prices are higher than normal, but that is normal for an airport. read more

Bourbon Library - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

For the last twenty years, I have traveled through many airports a few times a month & by far this is the BEST restaurant I have ever been to in any airport. Very small airport so you don't know what to expect. Dean, Grant & everyone is on top of it! Food is consistent & delish. Daily soups such as the Toscada Kale Soup & Creamy Tomato excellent for a cold day. Fall Specials: 5/5 Blackened Grilled Shrimp w/ Firecracker Sauce perfectly cooked & seasoned. I could eat 2 more orders! 5/5 Crab Cakes very good & I do not care for crab cakes. A MUST when traveling through. read more

Bourbon Library - 5/5 Crab Cakes - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great bartender and quick service for my short layover. I had a house salad with salmon and the crispy Brussels side, which were both fresh and tasty. Not a bad airport food option! read more

Bourbon Library - House salad with grilled salmon and Brussels side - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

A lot of airports know you're trapped so they cheap out on things but charge an arm and a leg. Not here. Our Bartender gave outstanding friendly service. Bar stools super comfortable. There are plenty of tables too. Great bourbon and wine selection which made both of us happy. Save 25% on liquor doubles. Food menu has a really nice variety. Wish I was hungrier cause the vegetable plate sounded terrific. We shared some delicious hearty potato skins. Very nice! We were glad we came to the airport early to enjoy a last hurrah before flying home. read more

Bourbon Library - Delicious Potato Skins - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The atmosphere at this place was amazing! The staff are hands down the best I've ever experienced at airport restaurants! The bourbon was awesome and the bartender was even better!! Thanks guys for a great vibe read more

The bourbon library had a nice setting but was not happy with the service and the bartender working there. Very rude, and unwelcoming with alot of smart comments. Gave my girlfriend a drink she didn't order. We didn't eat here just stop for a drink before our flight but you can rest for sure we will not go back there before our flight again. Good luck with this business. read more

Airport restaurant with a great selection of bourbons. Didn't eat but menu looks good and there is a great selection of bourbons. Had to have one final flight before our flight! Typically airport restaurant vibe with people stopping in for a quick bite and drink before heading to their gate. Kathina our server was awesome and supper friendly. Solid spot to hang out before me your flight. read more

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Located inside the Lexington airport, this place is a 'departure' (sorry...had to) from the usual bars and fast food joints that travelers are typically subjected to in airports across the US. Bourbon Library is run and managed by a couple of energetic guys who juggle the kitchen, the bar and serve all the patrons. They have a great menu focused on nice salads and sandwiches, have an entire menu of bourbons, and are themselves foodies, ready to make suggestions for a bourbon to go with your meal or budget or both. On our way out of KY, we had a couple hours layover in the Lexington airport and decided to spend it at BL. I ordered the blackened romain salad with bacon and blue cheese, with grilled chicken, and it was great! A good value, a good portion and nice flavors. And most importantly, when you are about to spend several hours in a plane, not too heavy. I am serious when I say this: one of the top 5 in-airport food experiences I've had in all my travels around the world. Worth your time and your $$! read more

Bourbon Library - Blackened romain hearts with grilled chicken, bacon, and a chunky and creamy bleu cheese dressing - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Who knew a little restaurant in the Lexington airport was a gluten free treasure? I heard through the grapevine that this place offered GF and I travel often but always at times I can't sit down to eat. Thankfully that changed today and I was able to sit down and have dinner before a flight. I spoke with a co-owner (the husband of the duo) and he said his wife, and main owner, has celiac disease and makes sure people have a safe place to eat in the airport. As we all know, airports really need to step it up. I ended up having chicken tenders and potato skins. They were delicious. Service was great and it was soooo nice to have a meal before getting on a flight! I highly suggest this spot and wish every airport had one! read more

Bourbon Library - Gluten Free chicken tenders and potato skins. - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Nice place to relax waiting for our flight. It is a restaurant will a full bar if you want that. They have a screen with departure updates which was nice. Our server Denies was very nice and attentive and went the extra mile to make sure i could have a cup of decaf coffee The veggie omelette was perfect with a side of potatoes and biscuits. Not a fan of the french toast, a bit soggy. Great place to relax waiting to fly out read more

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Such a cute little bar & restaurant inside the Lexington airport! There is ample bar seating as well as additional tables to choose from. The menu also had great selections of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and more. I really wanted to try one of their delicious-sounding burgers but with hours of traveling ahead of me I opted for something a bit lighter. I got their chicken tenders with honey mustard, and they looked delicious & tasted great! A nice breading and good honey mustard to dip in. I also got a mimosa which was good, obviously! I was surprised that my total really wasn't too bad for an airport restaurant (I'm used to those LAX prices!). I'll definitely stop and eat here again next time I come into town! read more

Bourbon Library - Chicken tenders with honey mustard - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I stopped in before my flight to grab some dinner. I ordered the pulled pork plate and it was delicious! Pulled pork was a hit! It was moist, not too saucy, it was done just right. Fries were crispy too. Cornbread was good with the butter that was included on the plate. The memah's slaw was really good and not over complicated like some other cole slaws. Not a bad dish at all. It wasn't too busy when I first sat down, but quickly filled up as I was leaving. It has decent seating, good spacing, and full bar. It seemed like my server was one of two people working the restaurant, the other being the bartender. But she kept her cool and didn't seemed phased by how busy it got. Food came out about 10 mins after I ordered. If ever I come back to Lexington airport, I'll be sure to stop in again. read more

Bourbon Library - Pulled pork plate - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I had a delicious burger and fries here as I waited for my flight. The service is excellent. The waiters are attentive. The restaurant has nice decor and it's clean. read more

Bourbon Library - Cheeseburger and Fries - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place was great. The owner was super knowledgeable and custom curated a flight for us within our budget. We learned so much and the bourbon is wonderful, as is the space. read more

The bartenders were both annoyed and cold. So many better bars in Frankfort with welcome attitude.

Great place to grab a bite to eat and of course a drink! Great selection of bourbon and the bartender Matt was OUTSTANDING! Fast friendly service you hope for in Kentucky and he delivered!! read more

Bourbon Library - Great bourbon selection! - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

One of the best airport restaurants/bars I've ever been to! They have a massive bourbon menu and I've had friends tell me they've done great bourbon tastings here. I'm not a huge bourbon fan, but still got a cocktail made with bourbon since Kentucky is so well known for their bourbon! I got the 1776 Mule which was very good even with the bourbon instead of vodka which I wasn't sure if I would like. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries and was really pleased with the quality of my food for it being in an airport. Some friends got a couple of appetizers and the small bites I tried were tasty. Prices were even decent, too! Our server Jay was so attentive, helpful, and had great food/drink recommendations when we asked questions. He even asked at the start of the meal if we wanted to split the checks which was so nice since we had a larger group. Plus he brought out our bills when he brought the food out because he could tell the restaurant was getting busy and he didn't want us to have to wait if he got tied up elsewhere. I'm not sure if I'll ever be back in this airport, but I would certainly come back here again if I am! read more

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Great experience. Dave is very knowledgeable about his bourbons. Cocktails are first class with top bourbons. It's a very welcoming interior with chairs and sofas plus be very comfortable at the bar watching Dave and Company. Mix the drinks. read more

The Bacon Cheese Burger was by far the best I have ever had at an airport and in the top 90% outside an airport. Completely shocked at how good it was!! The bourbon selection does not disappoint at all (as to be expected by the name but you never know!) Dean was extremely nice, attentive, and upbeat!! I'd post a picture but I ate it way too quick! read more

Bourbon Library - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Wow - this, in an airport?? Really nice selection of comfort food, salads, you name it. Server Denise was utterly gracious. Great way to get one last dose of local ingredients and dishes before you fly. read more

My husband and I just needed a quick snack and a refreshing soda. We ordered two Pepsi's and the chicken tender appetizer. The chicken was surprisingly good and perfectly breaded, and it was gluten free, which didn't make it any less tasty. Service was quick. I would stop by here again next time at the Lexington Airport. read more

Bourbon Library - Menu, May 2022 - Bars Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Airport bourbon bar in Lexington, KY. Service was superb. The bartender knows his craft and the products in his bar - quite well. Food is available and looked delicious. Airport prices,but it's in an airport. Good bourbon selection. Wines available, but no Texan wines which is a shame. read more

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What a great bartender. Matt goes above and beyond for everyone in the restaurant, not just bar guests. Always moving very polite and you could tell everyone there was having a great time and experience. Cheers Matt! read more

Not sure these guys got the memo that airport food should be stale and weird. The food here is fresh and delicious and well worth going through security for. And they were so good with our kids. Love this place.. read more

Food was not good...had the Buffalo chicken..dry,tough and slapped together..I know it's airport food but they just hit a low.

I'm my opinion this is one of the best parts of the lexington airport. If you ever find yourself coming through Lexington and have enough time to eat, it's worth a stop here. I've been here for breakfast and dinner and it never disappoints. Expect airport pricing, but you get a good bang for your buck. There is always friendly service too. read more

The food may have been terrific, but we will never know. While we understood that they only had one staff person on duty, they let us sit for 45 minutes without taking our order. Two other staff members came on duty, but proceeded to ignore us for the last 15 minutes that we were there, so we left after offering to pay for the non alcoholic beverages we had ordered. To their credit, they told us we didn't have to pay for the drinks. read more

Fantastic experience and I was able to drink whiskeys I can't find to buy. The bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great food. Great bourbon. Knowledgeable bartenders. Perfect spot to kill time before your flight.

Really fast. Really good food. Expensive. Fair beer selection. Good Bourbon selection. Nachos are great here. You'll pay twice what you'd normally pay but the food and service make it worth the cost. read more