This is a great place to grab food and drinks in the Bluegrass Airport. You will be surprised by…read morethe 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.

Food - I typically get the ham and cheese omelette. Which is very good. Not worth the money but…read morewhat 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!

Fantastic service NOT! Came in, sat down, and enjoyed watching three employees on their phones for…read more10+ minutes. Apparently, customer service is now an optional feature. The moment I decided to leave, suddenly everyone was ready to help. If ignoring customers until they walk out is the new business model, you guys have absolutely nailed it. No cheers for you.

If Dean is working... service is 5 stars... EVER time. If every server was like him, dining out…read morewould always be an amazing experience. The food is also good and fairly pried for an airport. Since this is a Kentucky airport, they have a great bourbon selection. The also have Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, which happens to be my FAVORITE beer! Its a local brewery (Kentucky Ale) that will age the beer the bourbon barrels for several weeks. If you've never tried it - TRY IT! There are only two restaurant (and a Dunkin Donuts) in the airport, so its either this or Mexican. Food comes out quick and you can now get drinks (including alcohol) to go and drink in the terminal (can't take it on the plane).

Cork and Barrel is a bourbon store in the Lexington Bluegrass Airport. I am not a bourbon drinker…read morebut I am a fan of my home state of Kentucky so I checked it out. It's a small store but it's packed with some pretty cool stuff. I was impressed that none of the bottles, and there were many, or shelves had any dust. A very clean store! Primarily you will find Kentucky bourbon. Thomas was very helpful and friendly. I told him I wasn't a bourbon fan but I wanted to try something different. He pointed me to the Wild Turkey honey flavor, $15.99. I put it on the rocks and added a little lemon juice and it was pretty tasty. I also purchased the Preachers Truffles, four for $10. Yes, expensive, but well worth the money! I've already checked online to see how I can order more LOL. These truffles were made from the bourbon that seeps into the barrel while aging. They extract the bourbon and use it to make these absolutely divine chocolate delights. You can also find wine openers and bottle stoppers. If you are looking for KY items, there were coasters and books. Stop by and I bet you will find a treasure to take home.

Spent a half and hour in this store, located inside of the airport. Told salesperson Sebastian…read morethat I'd be back on my departure since I could've bought everything in the store. I did buy a bottle of Lexington Bourbon to get things started! Since I've collected all eight horse stoppers, upon my departure, I bought the Blantons horseshoe glorifier & bottle for the middle of the ingredients that it takes to make bourbon. I also found a super cute red gem wine purse holder for the table or bar & some cute jockey/horse wine charms. Love this airport & store! They also have a bourbon tasting at there other location.

After seeing several reviews online, I knew I had to check out this speakeasy! It's tucked away in…read morea residential area, so I could see how parking might be challenging. Luckily, I had no issues finding parking during my visit. Reservations are available online, but by the time I decided to book, it was too late. We decided to take our chances and showed up without a reservation. After ringing the bell, we were warmly greeted by the hostess, who was able to seat us in the cozy couch area. Our server, Francesca, was wonderful and gave us some great drink recommendations. We ordered a few drinks and settled in to enjoy the experience. Even reading through the menu was fun--they have some unique rules that definitely add to the speakeasy atmosphere. The only downside was that the party seated next to us was extremely loud, which happened to go against one of the rules. Unfortunately, their volume didn't seem to be addressed. Aside from that, we absolutely loved our drinks and had a great time. Overall, we're so glad we got to experience this place. It was a fun and unique experience, and we're definitely thankful we made the visit!

Amazing experience at this beautiful speakeasy! Love the entrance, the staff, the drinks! Ambiance…read moreis perfect for date night or an evening with friends! Reservations recommended!

After my previous bad experience at Thirsty Fox (reviewed separately), I was looking for a vibe…read moreshift. Ona provided it! A foosball table, a backgammon set, deep wood colors and an art deco vibe. This dark, moody little bar had a friendly bartender and unusual drinks. I had the "I Go Where I'm Led," made with kimchi infused vodka, gin, dolin dry, and celery salt. It did indeed taste like kimchi and was certainly weird. I also had the "Need 3," made with prosciutto basil infused gin sotol, amaro obscuro, bitters, and soda. Also a savory, bizarre drink that I'm glad I tried, but wouldn't get again. They have more conventional cocktails as well, like the Paper Plane, Naked and Famous, Corpse Reviver #2. They have IPAs and plain Miller Lites. They have basic red, white, and sparkling wine. Prices range from 8-13 dollars.

Stopped by in hopes of a relaxing drink. Service was terrible. It was not busy and it took 20…read moreminutes to get served 1 beer and a cocktail. They served others who entered the bar after us, doing shots with them. The bartenders were very rude, online it says they close at 2, one of the bartenders yelled, "It's time to get the fuck out" at 1:10, right after they had finally served us. All the workers were clearly intoxicated/on drugs, and were dancing to static playing on the speakers. I was hoping for a better experience, instead I felt uncomfortable and unwelcome.

We celebrated my birthday with brunch, and it did NOT disappoint! We sat outside- which was…read morePERFECT! It was chilly outside so they even offered to bring our daughter a blanket if she got cold. Excellent service! I had their Brunch Pizza: Still thinking about this one! The spicy sausage and banana peppers were delicious! We also had their special which was their Blueberry Pancakes: PHENOMENAL!!! The blueberry sauce was delicious and the pancakes were crusty slightly crispy on the edges and super soft. Definitely a must-try if they have them as a special. The Japanese-style fluffy pancake was the one I was MOST excited to try, but it wasn't quite what I expected! It was denser and less sweet than I imagined. That said, it was cooked perfectly -- I think it just comes down to personal preference! If you love a less-sweet, soufflé-style pancake, you will love this!

Char on Ashland is a must-visit in Lexington! We tried five items and here's the honest breakdown:…read more The Cinnamon Bun is a 10/10 -- hands down the star of the visit. It's enormous (easily shareable between 6+ people) and absolutely delicious. The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich was a close second at 9/10, a great classic executed really well. The Banana Bread Latte was an 8/10 -- very good but ask for it less sweet. The Iced Cinnamon Bun Latte and Eggs in Heaven both landed at 6/10. The latte sounds incredible on paper but the cinnamon bun flavor didn't quite come through, and while the Eggs in Heaven dish itself is a good concept, my eggs were unfortunately not cooked to my liking. We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our breakfast! Service was good, a little slow but they were very friendly! Overall a great spot with a lot of potential -- the pastry alone is worth the trip. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Just a nice little bar. We just wanted to try the bourbon from the distillery next door and had a…read moreflight here and decided to grab a snack too. They had lots of different seating options. We sat at a couch and there was the bar and high tops and outside seating. Their charcuterie board might put them out of business-j/k. We just wanted a half and when it showed up I questioned the waitress because it was massive. Everything on it was tasty too. Now I have no idea how any other food is but it was just a neat place to rest and chat before heading on to other bourbon adventures.

Oh Lord do go here on some dark first night in Kentucky, and maybe authentic Deep South or…read more'Southern Adjacent cats might wipe the dark booth table down if you ask them and they feel like it. Cajole and don't worry about that rurally challenged bar tender who forgets himself. This is a place to plunge into the culture - where bourbon flights and corn bread and deviled eggs are manly fare, but fizzy water is mockingly only put on the table for 'ladies. The old steel girder industrial zone of a century ago here has bars and restaurants that are hard to leave. Wander.

The perfect classy cocktail spot! The inside has a beautifully curated ambiance, and the outside is…read morethe perfect place to hang out on a warm summer night with the girls. I love all the seating options and you genuinely feel like you are in a fairytale garden wonderland! Their Nate-spresso Martini is an obvious go-to classic, but they have an extensive menu packed with unique and creative drinks. I recently tried The Emperor's New Grove and it was a delicious mix of blueberry and lavender, a beautifully balanced and refreshing combination that I would highly recommend. Overall, great drinks and a stunning atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to hang out, especially if you are celebrating or just looking to enjoy a fancy night out.

After seeing the reviews for this bar, it made my list of must-visit places, and I'm so glad we…read morewent! Their happy hour specials might be some of the best drink specials I've seen on this entire trip. The drinks are made fresh and were absolutely delicious. They have an outdoor area in the back called The Grove where you can hang out and enjoy your drinks. There's also another place in the same area where you can order charcuterie boards, although we didn't try them. My only complaint is that they have limited food options. Other than that, I could have easily stayed here all night! Definitely a fun spot to grab some drinks and hang out.

This is an interesting place for sure. You get a card and self serve your drinks. When you hear…read moreself-serve, you automatically think it's gonna be beer, especially since the place is called Tapster. Well, it broke my stereotypes because they had wine, beer, cocktails, and mocktails. I ended up creating my own margarita swirl by mixing the margarita and sangria ($10.16). The price is about the same as most other places, but you get to get your drink whenever you're ready and you can close out quickly by dropping your card in a dropbox or go back up to the register and close out. The ambience is really cool because they had swings at their tables - not all of them but a good portion.

Tapsters is one of my must dos while I'm in town. It's centrally located, a great place to start or…read moreend the night and they always have such a good selection of beer, wine, bourbon, cocktails and mocktails. You can order whatever food you'd like here so it's a perfect hangout spot. Plus the staff is always so kind! If you're in town check this place out

The combo of Seltzer Club and Bourbon on Rye is exactly what Lexington needed. The food is…read moreoutstanding and the atmosphere makes for the perfect date night. Recommend their Rueben sliders and their homemade burgoo

Without a doubt, one of the best cocktail lounges in downtown Lexington. Small, roughly 25 seat bar…read morewith a drink menu to die for... It has a 20's prohibition speak easy feel to it. Very intimate. Would make a great date-night stop. Order the AppleJack, sit back and relax...