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

For the last twenty years, I have traveled through many airports a few times a month & by far this…read moreis 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.

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).

I stopped by the Kentucky Ale Taproom to have a beer while waiting for my flight back to…read moreJacksonville. I asked for the lightest beer they had on tap and I received the Kentucky Ale. It was and not too hoppy for my taste buds. I'd give the beer three out of five stars. The restaurant had a ton of seating which was good as I believe this is the only sit-down restaurant in this small airport. I saw some folks ordering food but I ate prior to being dropped off at the airport. The bartender was friendly and let me sample the beer before I purchased it. There was a television at the bar so I could watch the football game. There was also a power plug right below the bar in front of my seat. This was a nice touch!

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.

speakeasy with immaculate vibes? don't mind if I do!…read more The service was incredible. They explained every detail of the menu and were super accommodating. We had a large party but drinks came out quickly and the quality was excellent. Drinks are around $18 a piece but you are paying for the ambiance and experience. This is perfect for a date night or a unique experience with friends. It is hard to get into as it's a smaller space so make a reservation ahead of time if you can. You ring a bell and are taken through a bookcase to get in. It was such a great experience. I will definitely be back!

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.

An outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully presented, while the staff was attentive and welcoming. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting. Highly recommend this restaurant for a truly memorable meal.

I've been here 3 times, dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch and each visit was amazing…read more The food has always been on-point, the menu is not your run-of-the-mill fare, and the service has always been top notch. My only complaint is the noise level can get high, as it seems to draw larger crowds (baby shower at table next to me at brunch.) I think some acoustic tiles or other noise blocking mechanisms would be great. But don't let that stop you from trying this gem! 1/26

Great vibe and drink selection. I'm usually skeptical about live music but I actually enjoyed the…read morebanjo. We had already eaten when we arrived but the charcuterie board looked amazing! Surprisingly not as busy as expected in a Friday night and didn't have to wait for drinks. Would return

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.

We like to go here for a cocktail or two when going on a date downtown. They make really good…read moredrinks at a reasonable price. The bartenders are always friendly and attentive. You must be over 21 to be in this bar due to limited food options. They serve cheese board type of stuff.

Glad to be back sippin in the bluegrass state! Just so you know: Lexington is a great spot, with…read morebig city perks but without the congestion and other big city woes. You can wander around and find something that suits your fancy! Harvey's was my first stop, and it's a great vibe and ambience for an after work hang. There's a back patio I didn't visit, but the interior is super cute. Only food option is charcuterie, but definitely with very generous portions. I liked our plate but would recommend checking out some of the nearby restaurants if you need more food. Now realize KY sets the bar high for bourbon; hence the one star deduction. I was underwhelmed by my boulevardier. They do have a sizeable cocktail menu, and my friends seemed to enjoy their selections.

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

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.

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...