I've said it at least a thousand times, if you're bored and can't find things to do in Lexington,…read moreyou're not looking too far. This Lakeside Live is another prime example. From May until September 30th, you can come to the Mall at Lexington Green and experience an outdoor concert with rotating lineups each Friday and Saturday. Palmers has a little setup selling beer near the stage area. Or you can enjoy bites and drinks on the patio of Palmers, but you choose to get drinks at Palmers, you can't bring them off of their property/patio. Jax, used to be a burger pub is located close to the stage area and is now only open on Friday and Saturday. They now only serve JRenders BBQ, with a limited and simple menu and drinks. Unlike Palmers, you can actually purchase drinks there and take them out to the seating/stage area. The hours are 7-10pm. We got there about 30 minutes early and already the parking lot at the bottom of The Mall was already full. Not to worry though, you can park up top at the front entrance of The Mall. There's a shuttle that runs up and down the hill between the two parking areas. We just walk through Joseph Beth Bookstore, which isn't a bad walk at all. They have some tables and seating areas, but your best bet is to bring your own lawn chairs. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes too!

The Wooks brought it last night at Lakeside Live. This is a cool venue to enjoy free music on a…read moresummer evening. Seating is at a premium. Unless you arrive early, it might be advisable to take your own chair, Food and drink are available at Palmers. If you park on the front side of the mall, you can hitch a ride on a trolley to the back side by the lake where the concert takes place.

We spent the afternoon at Burl Brew at The Burl, and honestly... 10/10 vibes…read more The weather was perfect, so we grabbed a seat outside and soaked it all in. There's plenty of seating, a super cool laid-back atmosphere, and the kind of crowd that makes you feel like you picked the right place without even trying. Bonus: the UK basketball game was on, the place was packed with fans, and the Cats WON so the energy was immaculate. High fives, cheers, happy strangers everywhere. You love to see it. We had the German Pilsner and the American Light. Both were crisp, refreshing, and exactly what you want in hand while celebrating a UK win. No notes. It's one of those spots where you go for "just a quick drink" and immediately start planning your next visit. We'll definitely be back to try food from Lucy's and hopefully catch a show next time. Great beer, great crowd, great vibes. Go Cats.

Stopped in Burl Brew last night for a couple drinks before the live music started at The Burl…read more Bartenders were friendly and service was good. The beers I tried were very good. I started with Diablo and then had the 1850. Once I got to The Burl, I had the Amber. Great music venue and 4 great acts last night.

I've been to this venue for several shows and events, including Loud Luxury, 311, Wintersong,…read moreCalifornia Honeydrops, and an Eagles Tribute Band, and I've always had a great time. It's easy to get to, with plenty of parking options nearby (I recommend just scootering or ride sharing if you can), and they have multiple bars with fairly priced drinks. Tickets are never outrageously priced, which is a big plus. The venue itself is temperature controlled and comfortable, with a raised stage that gives good visibility no matter where you stand. If you're someone who likes to be up close and personal with the band/artist this is the spot for you. The only thing holding back a perfect rating is the acoustics, which are just okay in some spots. But the closer you get to the stage, the better the sound becomes. Video from the California Honeydrops show is living proof of that--it was easily the best show I've ever seen! Overall, it's a solid venue that delivers great experiences at an affordable price. Definitely worth checking out if one of your favorite bands is playing!

By far, one of the worst concert venues I've been to anywhere. The sound is reprehensible and the…read morecrew so beaten down by trying to make this disaster work that they are rude, gruff and dismissive to the touring artists coming through town who just want to put on a good show. There is no sound treatment to the room at all and the floor is so hard that it hurts to stand there. Between the din and the discomfort, this venue is a violent onslaught on the senses. This place is so bad that they are a blight on the music scene of central Kentucky. Just a complete and total disaster.

This is a fantastic venue. Lexington parks and Rec does a great job scheduling free concerts and…read moreother events here. My family loves to bring a picnic, sit on the lawn and listen to the many bands, be they jazz, bluegrass or rock.

Talk about a good time! You can't beat free live music on Thursday evenings at the Moondance…read moreAmphitheater! We saw Hammertowne, and it was an outstanding performance. Though there's no charge, you can support the bands by purchasing their merchandise while you're there. It's a great venue with plenty of parking and lots of space on the green for your lawn chairs and blankets. The area is terraced ensuring that every seat is a good one. Bonus: nice bathroom facilities, no port-a-potties! You can bring your own food or order from a rotating selection of food trucks, as well as libations. So much fun and I can't wait to return!t

Saw a great artist last night at the Red Barn Radio! An…read moreaward-winning instrumentalist, Blakeley Burger has studied fiddle/violin for 15 years, as well as guitar and mandolin. For the past seven years, she has performed regionally as both a soloist and an ensemble member at a range of venues, including: the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Frazier History Museum, the Norton Center for the Arts, the Lexington Opera House, the Iroquois Amphitheatre, the Brown Theatre, the Station Inn, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Kentucky State Senate. Blakeley has been honored by the North American Country Music Association, the Tennessee/Georgia Country and Gospel Music Association, and the Twin Lakes National Fiddle Contest. She can be seen touring with Tin Whiskey Sisters or performing locally with Yapa! Great show and what a great gem in our community!

If you are a music lover don't miss attending Red Barn Radio. The Wednesday evening performances…read morefeature various music genres, focusing on the talents coming out of Kentucky and surrounding states. Shows are recorded with you as part of the live audience in an intimate setting. The audience is essentially on stage with the performers and you have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the musicians after the show! Showtime is 7pm on Wednesday's at Arts Place located in downtown Lexington.

It's been years since we went to TNL. The music was great but venue has really went don hill. There…read morewas only 2 porta potties for the huge crowd to use and they honestly looked like they weren't cleaned in weeks, so disgusting. Not going back

This is one of the best events in Lexington! There's always a great band performing live music and…read morelots of people around to socialize with. The pavilion is there to stand under in case of rain and there are lots of bars and restaurants in the area for keeping the fun going afterwards. I really wish this event was on Friday so I could enjoy it a little more. Also drinks are a little pricey. But still, I keep going, week after week.

Tin roof is the only place I have ever like potato salad; recently, we ordered online and decided…read moreto try their Philly cheese sandwich, and while it doesn't look like much, it was absolutely delicious!

Best nachos in town! Place is fun and service is good. Definitely a great place to stop and grab a…read morebite while you are in town.

great music guests! nice county atmosphere. grat employees. i've always have had a good time.read more

We were trying to get in to visit this place and a guy just came to us to tell us that we couldn't…read moreget in bc my friend was already drunk and we were sober and I don't know if he was trying to be racist because we look hispanic but thats bullshit how can he know that we were drunk if it was the first place that we went on a Saturday night bad experience

If you're looking for a place to hide out on a Saturday night with some local yokels and put your…read morebest vocals to the test singing karaoke until your hearts content or at least until your open bowling lane comes up then this is your place. They have a classic horseshoe bar with beer and hard liquor. Come check it out..

Zero stars. Service is always terrible. Bartenders stand around and completely ignore customers.read more

Stagger Inn just really isn't my favorite bar. My experiences here have been fine, nothing terrible…read morehappened, but I don't really love the atmosphere or have a good time when I'm here. It's a bar on the lower level of a large downtown building, so it has a dark basement feel to me. They do have a patio, but I've never hung out in that area. It's really country, which just isn't my scene. And they have plenty of TV's to watch sports, but outside of a few college basketball games that really isn't my thing either. Though, I can see the draw for a lot of college students going out in the area since they're at UK nearby. If you're looking for live music though, this spot often has it. Again, it's a fairly country scene, so that's likely what they'll be playing, but if that's what you're looking for this spot could be for you!

College. Dive. Bar! Loud music. Sticky tables. Line dancing. Beer pong? Cheap drinks. College…read more Dive. Bar!