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Old Owl Tavern

4.1 (77 reviews)
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Updated 3 months ago

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OLD OWL TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Classy
Casual
Good for kids

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Sha P.

We were surprised by the great food at this cozy place. We enjoyed the old-tavern look and feel.

Grilled salmon and green beans (not pictured--my second side was the side salad).
Sarah B.

The Owl (as a lot of us locals refer to it) is a Mercer County institution. The smaller, more intimate part of the Beaumont Inn, the Owl boasts a gorgeous outdoor patio for warm weather seating and one of the best bourbon collections in the area. I normally get the charcuterie board as an appetizer to split with friends but it wasn't on the recent winter menu. I hope it comes back for the spring or summer because it's definitely one of my faves. The service my friends and I had last night was above and beyond. I think her name was Tori but she was fabulous. I ordered the grilled salmon which came with a dill aioli and two sides. The salmon was okay--the aioli definitely stole the show. I will definitely be back but I hope the menu expands to bring back more of the regular favorites.

Old fashioned cocktail
Diane E.

Wonderful hidden gem! Pleasantly surprised at the variety and quality of food for a pub! Wide variety of food choices from classic Hot Brown to fried chicken. The service was spot on and all staff were so hospitable. If you find yourself in the area be sure to check it out. After dinner we went upstairs to the pub to enjoy another cocktail....the old fashioned is one of the best!

Fried Chicken and Country Ham
Alan L.

Comfort food and a friendly setting. The Old Owl Tavern is a great dinner option if you're staying at The Beaumont Inn are are in the area. The cocktails are inviting. Be prepared to wait for a table during peak hours.

Barrel proof flight (Kentucky Owl, George T. Stagg, and E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof)
Jason W.

The Old Owl Tavern is one of the best examples of Kentucky or Midwest hospitality. It is the bar-restaurant attached to the Beaumont Inn, a lovely bed & breakfast in Harrodsburg and one of the must-see extra stops on the Bourbon Trail. We ate a meal here in September 2018 and then enjoyed a few barrel-proof bourbon flights in June 2019. Both times, service was spectacular, and they accommodated our requests with grace and warmth. To give one example, at the end of our tasting, I asked to apply a 10% coupon that I received as a member of Wise Owl Rewards, the bar's free-to-join loyalty program. The staff wasn't sure if it applied to drinks, but they asked the manager, and ended up manually giving me $10 off -- a bigger discount than 10% on the $70 bill! This is one of the best places in middle Kentucky to check out if you want to try some rare and interesting bourbons. The food is also very solid, particularly the house special ribs.

Tavern dinner
Brian R.

Quality meals, great service, and a wonderful bar in a town where the golden arches, the colonel and the bell are most of the restaurants in town. Their two year, dry cure ham is perfect, as is the boneless fried chicken. Their corn soufflé is light as a cloud. Atmosphere is dark and cozy, like you'd expect at a great tavern. The menu has a lot of interesting items, including the stuffed bison meatloaf. A must-try in your trip along the bourbon trail!

Stephanie D.

I highly recommend this restaurant especially the service. Billy was an amazing waitress, so friendly and very attentive to our needs and likes. She had some great suggestions for lunch. I had the red pepper soup, the special, she recommend and so glad I order cup. I could have just add a big bowl of soup. My husband had the harvest salad with blackened salmon. He said the salmon was perfect and enjoyed the salad with not a scrape left in the bowl. My mother-in-law and I split the double decker in half and we still could have feed two more with half of that. It was nice lean corn beef and the homemade thousand island dressing was amazing. My father in law had the cured ham and the corn pudding and potato casserole. Unfortunately, he felt the ham was too salty and he was not really like the corn pudding, but it is a favorite. I have had it and really enjoyed. To end the meal, you need to get the bourbon sauce bread pudding, it is the best I have ever had. That is my favorite dessert. Love that this is connect to the historic Beaumont Inn. Lots to do around this area and great historical sites.

Façade of the Owl Tavern that is attached to the historic Beaumont Inn.

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1 year ago

Great cozy place for a drink and dinner. The staff were so nice and welcoming. We would recommend the hot brown

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3 years ago

Great atmosphere and wonderful owners and staff. It is must if you are visiting Harrodsburg

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2 years ago

While traveling, we needed to find a place that served Hot Browns. So happy we found and stopped here. The Hot Brown was delicious!

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3 years ago

It's okay, not many choices in Harrodsburg so the best for area. Really need to have better softer napkins,

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3 years ago

Great place to eat and stay in central Kentucky! Traditional Hotel and restaurant, with pool!

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4 years ago

Food has always been terrific. The wait staff is friendly and they do a good job. Prices are just right. We love this place.

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3 years ago

Excellent food & good service. Worth the drive to Harrodsburg. Have visited twice & good experience each time.

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2 years ago

Great food at a great price! The staff is super nice and the food is good quality. Also super cozy ambiance. Can't wait to come again!!

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3 years ago

So service was amazing. Food meh! I was hoping for fresh cooked green beans and it tasted like krogers canned beans.

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4 years ago

Excellent place to eat , good selection and great service! Would definitely come back when in the area!

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9 years ago

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4 years ago

One of our favorite spots. Bourbon selection is unmatched the staff is fast and friendly. You will meet people who will become fast friends.

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7 years ago

This place has the best comfort food, bourbon, and hospitality on the planet. I highly recommend it!

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