We had high hopes after reading a few reviews, and they exceeded our expectations! The menu isn't big, but that's a good thing. They do a few things, and they do them REALLY well! We had the pimento burger and the beer cheese burger, the fried deviled eggs, and the fresh fruit. Even the fruit was fresh and perfect. The hospitality and friendliness were the icing on the cake. Not so secretly hoping to pass by this way again sometime for an excuse to stop back in! read more

Absolutely love what they are doing with sweet potatoes!! The bar space is nice and open and decorated just rustic enough to match the historic building. The gal that toured us and provided our tasting was one of the friendliest gals we've come across in a long time! The moonshine is great, it's got just enough sweetness to counteract the wonderful moonshine bite. The tasting itself is tiny, like super tiny! A couple of the tastings barely wet our tongue so we couldn't really get a feel for the flavor. We enjoyed a couple cocktails and definitely enjoyed our chat with the bartender and a group of others that came in. The fact that they are doing something so unique and different deserves a visit! read more

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The spirits were ok.. but lunch was SO GOOD!! The staff were kind and accommodating. We really enjoyed the visit and would totally go back for the local sourced food. read more

2nd trip to Winchester as spouse and I loved it so much 1st time had to return to Regeneration Distilling. This time the food options were underwhelming. settled on the Coney Dog and Macaroni Salad. Coney dog was different had fritos broke up on it and alot of seasoned meat. hardly any sauce. good...could have been better. went to the self serve Tea station. No ice, and no forks in silverware holder. oddly enough was given a soup spoon...I guess for the Macaroni Salad. service was just ok. will give it one more try, but wasnt wowed. read more

This is a very small and unique Distillery in a very historic building downtown. Definitely a must visit type of place. There is a kitchen, CBD products, and a small bar. I just had a Bloody Mary and a great conversation with a very social and friendly bartender. I wish I had more time to learn more about this place and have lunch, but I only had time for a drink. This place will not disappoint, come check it out! read more

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Stopped in for lunch while driving through on a road trip. The place itself has a very interesting history and backstory. The food was okay, we had BBQ burgers and fries. It was nice to stop in the middle of a long drive, but I would not go out of my way to eat here. read more

Regeneration Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

Five of us traveling together decided to come to this restaurant because we saw wings on the ad. Turns out, they are a farm-to-table and the menu changes frequently. Our server was Tammy and it was her first day. Obviously she is a pro, as I would never have known. She was great! The food--mediocre. Two of us had Philly cheesesteak sandwiches with potato wedges--pretty good! Two people had Colby jack grits. They were brown!!! They looked really bad--and tasted worse. Both parties sent back the grits. The BLT was good. Chef salad--good. They had no desserts. The cocktails were good, and I actually bought some of their house-made brandy. I feel like they have the alcohol covered, but they need a lot of work on the offerings and quality of food. read more

I'm not understanding any of the positive reviews of this place - either customers have really low standards, or they business has recently had a very unfortunate decline in service... We went in with a work group on a Thursday, everyone arriving at staggered times in pairs or threes, and the place was empty aside from us (maybe 15 total?). There were two women working the bar and seating area, one male 'cook' (although I'm not sure anything is made fresh, from the menu and the dishes I saw come out it appears everything can be reheated from frozen then covered in or coupled with a sauce), and one preteen boy (??!!) sitting on the long side of the bar; there was also one adult male in a polo walking around for a bit, but he acted as if he was off work. We were the only two people at the bar (aside from the kid), on the short side closer to the seating area, and everyone else already had a drink. Somehow it took us 25 minutes to receive bottled drinks, and we had to actively recruit the woman behind the bar to do something other than talk to the kid or wander around somewhat aimlessly. God forbid you ask about happy hour, which is clearly written on their chalkboard as 4-6, but when we asked the woman behind the bar, she defaulted to the other server, who texted someone (??) to inquire, and that person responded 7-9 pm, but maybe just for food, or does that include drinks too? The world may never know, we certainly didn't, as there was zero clarification (or any sense of urgency to offer it). My husband ordered some overpriced (full price, not happy hour) wings, and I ended up only having one drink after he had to chase down the 'bartender' (term used loosely) for a second. If this were the only bar in town, I'd say buy packaged liquor and take it back to your house/hotel - this place is more of a frustration than a desirable destination. One star for the cool reuse of a historic building, and one star for the ladies working, because despite their complete and utter lack of organization and professionalism, they were nice, and did provide me with warm water to make a bottle for my baby. read more

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Lunch spot on point. Had the burger. Delicious. Fries were plentiful. Price point matched the quality. Great concept. Farm to Table. Really fun atmosphere. Love this spot. Can't wait to come back next time we are in Winchester. read more

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My family recently visited the Winchester/Red River Gorge area of Kentucky. It was a beautiful day and we were walking around downtown Winchester. I looked down a side street and spotted what looked like several stores. Just on a lark I told my wife, "let's go down there". We did, and were extremely pleased to stumble upon this little distillery. We were equally pleased to discover that they served food and were kid friendly. Set in an old, small, factory that also served as a church, and is now completely remodeled, the atmosphere is laid back and charming. Being bourbon fans, we ordered one of their special cocktails - the Daniel Boone's Last Stand - it was obvious right then and there that this little place, down a side street in Winchester Kentucky, was extraordinary. The mixology was outstanding and the cocktail fantastic. On to the food!! My wife and I split the fried pickles, done correctly, slices, not spears. They were wonderful. We also split one of their burgers that had bacon jam, aioli, and the usual veggies. It was in the "smash burger" style and it was truly wonderful. We chose to have sweet potato fries with our burger. These aren't your run-of the-mill sweet tater fries. Truly awesome crispy on the outside, tender inside and covered (liberally) with brown sugar - I can't rave enough.I haven't mentioned that all is Farm to Table? Yeah!! The waitstaff was fantastic! Our waitress/bartender was truly a joy. I can't remember her name (that's due to my horrible memory). I can tell you that she was personable, attentive and awesome. The rest of the staff, chef included (owner?? Don't know) came out and spoke with us as well. If you are EVER in Winchester Kentucky, this is a MUST visit. We went on to The Gorge, but on our return trip home we planned things so we could stop here and eat again - same remarkable experience. Go eat here!!!!! One more thing. They are a distillery and make truly unique Sweet Potato Moonshine. Of course I bought a bottle. And.........very soon they will be releasing their own bourbon!! Can't wait, and can't wait to go back and visit again. read more

The food here is pretty good and the atmosphere is great. If the weather is nice they have outdoor seating. The sweet potato fries probably are my favorite item that I have tried on the menu. The Willy's burger sounds better than it actually is, but it's still not bad. Romp in the Woods cocktail was a bit sweet but very good. They make their own bourbon that's good in the mixed drinks. I didn't try it straight. I will leave that up to you. read more

Regeneration Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

I stopped for lunch here in the middle of a long bike ride. Sorry that I couldn't sample the spirits. But the half pound cheeseburger was delicious and cooked to order. After reading other reviews, it may have been a mistake not to get the bacon jam. But the brown sugar on the sweet potato fries was a nice touch. The staff was friendly and attentive. Our server recognized we were sweaty cyclists and brought us much needed water right away. While we were eating the owner walked in. Apparently, our status as out of town cyclists came with a bit of celebrity as the owner approached our table and thanked us twice for visiting her restaurant. And I am happy to post this great review of our experience. read more

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Found this spot driving through Kentucky during a road trip. Lovely little establishment. My mom and I both ordered burgers that were delicious. The mushroom Swiss with bacon jam on the side was perfection. We also got these frozen drinks that were delicious and not overly sweet. Our bartender Sydney was very attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back! read more

Stopped in here on a Friday while passing through on a trip. Great atmosphere. Food okay (fried pickles really good). Drinks are strong. Two stars for really bad management though. Our waitress was working her butt off serving most of the tables and tending the bar while her three coworkers did the following: 1. Served one table of regulars (we assume since they were on a first name basis) 2. Danced with a friend who was there filming the music act. 3. Repeatedly passed by our food under the warming lights, paused, looked at it, and kept going. 4. One who appeared "in charge" announced last call for food (we had been waiting close to an hour at the point to order as one of only three tables left in the joint), noted when we raised our hand, and then proceeded to motion to our waitress who was tending bar to get our order while the "in charge" continuing to just hang out and dance. 5. Ordered their own food (while we waited) and then proceeded to eat it behind the bar while watching our waitress tend bar and try to also serve tables. Horrible management. Our waitress needs to find a better place to work, as her coworkers stink. read more

Although the outdoor seating was nice.. it didn't make up for the slow and unfriendly service. It seemed like they were out of multiple things and the waiters did not let us know until some of our food had come out... so we had to make quick substitutions. The food we did get was delicious though! I would recommend the fried pickles and burgers. All of the mixed drinks we got were extremely sugary so I would stay away from those and look at their wide variety of draft and craft beers. read more

Visited with family for lunch during one of their first few weeks. Nice venue; friendly staff; interesting menu. The flatbread was terrific; but other dishes were only so-so, mostly because they were cold when served. Service was very slow .... took over 40 minutes for serving. We will return after they have the process better settled. Give them a try as we need good restaurants to succeed. read more

Stopped in looking for a good meal. Shay our waitress was attentive. Blown AWAY! Philly steak w/ sweet potato fries and Chef salad. Added mustard coleslaw. All flavors were spot on! The 1833 single barrel bourbon was so good that I bought a bottle to take home. We also met the cook Shawn. They even had live music! read more

Regeneration Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

Great food! I highly recommend the club sandwich and if the fried catfish is on the chalkboard specials, GET IT! read more

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Really enjoyed sitting on the patio for an early dinner. The burger was one of the best we'd had in a long while, and the tenders are hand breaded and fresh. The kids meals are also very affordable! The wait staff was attentive and friendly too. The patio tables outside are the perfect place for live music! read more

We stopped by this little place after a day of hiking. I ordered the Willy Burger with sweet potato fries. My husband had the chicken tenders and fries. Both of our meals were so delicious. My cheeseburger tasted so fresh and had a delicious flavor. My husband's hand breaded chicken tenders were crispy and tender. We both enjoyed the corn meal batter. We were right in and right out on a Saturday at 6:30. So shocked it wasn't packed at this time of the week because our meals were awesome. read more

After spending a week backpacking in the Gorge, my daughter and I stopped and had an excellent dinner at Wildcat Willys. I had a phenomenal locally sourced New York strip and my daughter loved her fried chicken tenders and fries. This historical old building still retains 3 of the original church windows and the history of the structure is outlined prominently on the walls. They also sell their own beautifully packaged Kentucky moonshine. I would definitely go back anytime. read more

My wife and I tried Wildcat Willy's for the first time tonight. The decor is spartan, and the mismatched chairs were hard and uncomfortable. But the old factory/church building is quaint and interesting. The menu was limited, and does not include several items listed on the website menu. Service was good. My catfish was fresh and flaky, and the batter was tasty. Not the best catfish in town, but very good. My wife's fried chicken was the same - not the best but was good. Our fried potato wedges were very good. The coleslaw was different than others, a bit chunkier, and was good.....but did not convince me to finish it. Prices are reasonable, but we noted that we can get better fried chicken and catfish with larger portions at another local eatery. Overall it was a good meal and we left satisfied, and agreed we would go back sometime to try the burgers/sandwiches for lunch. read more

Great food and great service each time I go! They often bring in live music for a fun environment and they did a great job of renovating a historic building. Places like this are really bringing Winchester's downtown area to life. read more

Great local place for lunch and dinner. Their salads feature locally grown greens. Their burgers are wonderful. I like their steak fries. The sweet potato fries have a hint of brown sugar. Staff is friendly and seem to enjoy their jobs. That's unusual at restaurants post Covid. read more

Excellent, fresh farm to table. The menu is healthy, but never boring. Great, friendly service. A Winchester gem. Every town should have a restaurant like this. read more

Everything is amazing here! My favorite is the bacon jam burger and sweet potato fries with a salad! Soooooo good!! So happy we have this place for our community! read more

We stopped today for lunch, I don't know where to start. Ordered an adult beverage never got it, bartender/manager was working in the kitchen which is fine but then comes out sits and talks to regulars I'm assuming. Waited over forty minutes for two salads one being a Caesar that had no romaine lettuce at all, tomato juice in it and an onion. Bartender said house salad no onions and when was corrected saying it should be a Caesar she dropped the plate anyway and brought park cheese on the side. Then we were overcharged, her family came in so we got put on the back burner again the server was new and just kept apologizing. Awful awful awful I felt like I was watching an episode of bar rescue! read more

The food was just ok. The prices were high and I paid $2 for bacon jam that wasn't on my sandwich. I asked for my burger to cooked medium rare and it was fully cooked. read more

I've heard good things about Wildcat Willy's and we were looking for something to do on a winter Saturday so went for lunch. It's in a cool historical church and it has an interesting menu. We had caprese chicken and ratatouille and a club sandwich. They were both really good and not just run of the mill. They make their own bread that was grilled, the sandwich had chicken breast and crispy bacon. It was mmm. Willy's is a farm to table restaurant so I'll bet it will be even better in the summer with local vegetables. Service was good. read more

Regeneration Distilling - Distilleries Near Me - Winchester, Kentucky

We stopped in here on a Saturday night (during COVID) for dinner. It's a really cool building but the menu wasn't quite what I expected from the Yelp reviews. I'm guessing they scaled it back either due to the season or to the pandemic. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. The chicken was seasoned but was very salty. The fries were great. While I was a little disappointed in my meal, I would like to give this place another shot during the summer or post COVID. read more

The food was amazing...we love to find local eateries when we visit new places. Wildcat Willey's did not disappoint.The Willy Burger

REAL food and REAL spirits. This place is a hidden gem. Amazing fresh food that is hand crafted just like the sweet potato moonshine. Great selection of local beers and wines also available. The setting is in an old Baptist church from the 1800s. The food is farm to table and full of flavor. I would give this place 6 stars if possible. Will certainly stop back anytime I'm in Winchester. read more

AMAZING BURGER. We stumbled onto this place while out sightseeing. They recommends the bacon jam burger and it did not disappoint. Proud owner was there cooking away and we enjoyed our meal. The place is very cool and well decorated. Very clean with great service. Oh yeah the homemade potato salad was also out of this world. We will be back for sure and next time try the catfish. read more

All jokes aside, the Bacon Jam burger with Garlic aoili was RIDICULOUS!! What a deeeelish burger !! Fried green tomatoes were great! Awesome little establishment here in WinCity , do yourself a favor and go check em out!! read more

We were traveling through the area and stopped here for dinner. The food was great, the atmosphere was amazing. An 1800's building with original walls and replicated church windows. Staff were professional and nice. I got the black and blue steak salad, it was amazing. Steak was very tasty, I'm 6'4" 240lbs and it filled me up!! Great place to stop and eat! read more

Came on recommendation from friends for a business lunch with two out of towners. We arrived at the tail end of lunch. Ordered the burger which was described as fantastic by friend. Waitstaff asked how I'd like it cooked and I responded medium rare. Waiting in anticipation for my juicy burger as I learned that Restaurant was owned by Laura of Laura's lean beef fame. After 40 mins we asked waitress about the food. She acted put out but said she'd ask. Came back and said 5 more mins. After 10 mins, I was the recipient of an incinerated hockey puck of a burger and my sweet potato fried looked like dried leaves from off the street. They did comp the $13.00 hockey puck and 1/2 priced my Colleagues but needless to say I was mortified! Won't be back on my nickel. read more

Found this little gem while passing through my wife's hometown. Great service and food. Very unique building. We plan on stopping on our next trip through Winchester. read more

We had the most delicious lunch! My husband ordered the Bacon Jam Cheeseburger and I ordered the Fried Chicken Meal. Both we recommended by the chef and both were amazing. We will be back on a Thursday evening for great live music and delicious food!! read more

This was a great find for our party of 6 as we were passing through Winchester. The servers were great and the food delicious! The only reason it is not 5 stars is because they were out of quite a few items that we ordered. We would definitely try it again next time we come through the area. read more

We had a great meal with excellent service here today! Loved our cocktails too! We will definitely be back soon and can't wait til they're back to their full menu. Looks like it'll be even more amazing! Highly recommend this place! The outdoor dining was socially distanced and the waitresses wore masks. read more