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    The Kentucky Castle

    3.9 (223 reviews)
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    Sophia S.

    This place is beautiful. The property is gorgeous as well as the hotel itself. We spent a weekend here as a girl's trip. The pool was a highlight and walks around the property as well. We were only able to have breakfast on the property one morning because we didn't realize that the restaurant was extremely popular. While we did not mind that this was the case at dinner, it was a bit odd to not have some type of priority for guests in the morning. On our last morning they were able to squeeze us in before 9am, and by the time we left to check out all of the tables in the room (4-5) were still empty, which I understand they didn't want to seat us and then have reservations come in but it appeared that they had more than enough time to accommodate us. They also did not have an exercise room, I find this to be a big con when the price of a room for the night is so high. They mentioned goat yoga when I went down in the morning to ask, but it had already started and this was never mentioned at check in or I think a few of us would have loved to join in. I will also add that the noise in the morning can be quite loud due to high ceilings and lots of stone. I am an early riser, but a couple girls were annoyed that it was hard to sleep in past a certain time. It is also very bright in the room in the morning, but the most puzzling part, are the blind pulls are so short compared to the very tall windows we were almost unable to close them and then decided to not open them again due to the inconvenience. I will also mention that the mirror in the bathroom was not short person friendly (under 5'4") and the vanity was such a pain since that felt oversized as well. Overall, a wonderful stay, but for the price I usually expect more attention to detail and better guest experience.

    Hogtown Biscuit and home fries
    John D.

    We had reservations for brunch in the bar area before a rainy day at Keeneland. We started off with their Bloody Mary and the Fried Grits. The Bloody is always good. The grits and the pepper jelly were something new to us and they were delicious. I had the Hogtown Biscuit which is huge. A monster biscuit covered with gravy, country ham, fried chicken, and sunny side egg, with a side of home fries. My wife had the Open-Faced Omelet, minus the spinach salad. Both of these main courses were enough for two people. The food and service were fantastic.

    Andrea C.

    Lovely garden; the hotel is lovely. We had reservations for brunch, we had the chicken and waffles and it was a 10/10! I feel like they're food is definitely underrated. They have a nice breakfast and I was able to bring my cousin from out of town so she got a lovely experience.

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    Harry B.

    The employees were amazing! The structure was very cool and my son was so excited to visit. The gardens, for the time of year were nice. The building inside needs attention. The devil is in the details. (Entry door was filthy, the baseboards were too.) Touch up the details and it will be perfect. We enjoyed our meals and our stop.

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    Heather B.

    Because of rain, our party moved from the roof to a large room. They had a cash bar and catered food. Everything was great. It's a new castle with beautiful architecture and grounds. You can stay in a turret. (It is a hotel and restaurant. No Medieval Times vibes.)

    Karol C.

    Beautiful location with a magical atmosphere! I visited the Kentucky Castle for an event attended by acquaintances from all over the country. Everyone, by all accounts, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The experience is definitely my highlight of the summer. The decor and aesthetics were impeccable. The food was great. And the views from the roof were peaceful. The staff was amazing; very friendly, accommodating, and fun! I plan to return for a more personal stay and a tour.

    Christie B.

    Absolutely perfect! The Kentucky Castle is beautiful and the details have not been ignored. If you ever have a chance to visit it will be a memorable time in your life. The gardens are also lovely.

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    Tyler T.

    The space is very beautiful! Definitely a place I knew I had to check out the first time I drove by it. We were so excited to celebrate our anniversary here, but we were woefully underwhelmed. The best part of the meal was the bread, the rest was just mediocre. Definitely nothing to ride home about. Then came the check, which felt like robbery based on the level of food we had. The only reason they get 2 stars is based on the venue, otherwise it would be 1 star.

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    Jeff S.

    Incredible food, incredible ambiance, Michelin worthy service. We stayed in one of the tower rooms for our fifteenth anniversary and loved it! Special shoutout to Samuel for above and beyond amazing service. He turned a great experience into a magical one.

    TKC Fried Chicken
    David G.

    I have driven by the castle hundreds of times, and I finally got around to trying the menu for dinner. Here are my thoughts: Underwhelming ~ the Deviled Eggs, Shrimp Fritters, TKC Fried Chicken, and Banana Pudding. With all of these, just not a lot of flavor. And the prices here are too high to not be blown away. Outstanding ~ the grounds and interior are beautiful, the service is incredible, the Kentucky Mule was awesome, the bourbon pecan butter that comes with Toby's Fresh Bread Service was next level, and the Wagyu Ribeye was maybe the best steak I've ever had. It melts in your mouth. So, you've got hit or miss here. If you make the right choices, you're going to be amazed. The food and the ambiance will get you there. But if you pick a miss, you're going to be sorely disappointed. I'd love to give it five stars. It earns it in certain areas. They just need to shore up a few menu items and they'll be there.

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    Blake B.

    I'm reviewing this purely from the restaurant side! One of the best brunches around! Their menu is always rotating, their ingredients are always premium and fresh! This restaurant is a staple of its community, and really drives the farm to table experience home with every dish. Service here is of the highest quality, as The Kentucky Castle in general has so much to offer. The ambiance is awing, you won't find anything else like it easily anywhere. It's very modern with a nostalgic feel due to its artwork and designs! I'd recommend dining out here anytime, and very much so during brunch!

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    Jill C.

    Beautiful!! The grounds were amazing ! Just walked around, but we will definitely go back next time for lunch!! Menu looks great.

    Kelly S.

    Four stars for ambiance and gorgeous surroundings. This is such a cool place in Kentucky! Who knew a European style stone castle existed near horse farms and bluegrass? I really enjoyed strolling through the grounds and I bet it beautiful anytime of year. We also ate brunch in the restaurant and I give that three stars. The food was good, not exceptional so really it's more about the ambiance than anything else. Our waiter was attentive but the food service was a bit slow. We ordered the blueberry cornbread for the table and had to ask where it was. The portion size for that was also pretty small. My waffles were good and i enjoyed the macadamia nuts and white chocolate on them. The bacon was pretty salty though. I would say, visit to explore it once, but it wouldn't be a regular place for me if I lived in Lexington.

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    Great service from our waiter, Noah, and delicious and unique food offerings. We loved the whole experience!

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    Ask the Community - The Kentucky Castle

    How much does it cost for 2 people for 1 night?

    $415-500/night

    About how long are the tours and are they pretty relaxed about taking pictures?

    30-45 minutes and yes photos are welcomed

    Do you do weddings and events? I thought they said you did. I cannot imagine how cool it would be to have a big party or wedding there!

    Yes, we do! Go to the website, Thekentuckycastle.com for more information. Email us at castleofkentucky@gmail.com for more information as well.

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    While visiting the area, we stopped into the bar at the Kentucky Castle and had an amazing experience thanks to bartender Corban.

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