This place is crazy cool! If I could imagine one of the coolest music and entertainment venues I…read morewould imagine something like this! The video games and pinball machines are old school and original! Most still have the original tube (CRT) screens! I love it!

Visiting my cousin in Lex, we decided to check this place out. It was a Tuesday which meant free…read morepinball! We played a few different machines, they were all so different. We grabbed 2 beers and then hung out at the tables near the fun colored TVs. This place was chaotic in the best way! The crowd was a random mix. The vibe was early 90's for sure. I will say the bathroom I used was rough...odor wise. It was almost funny because they had fragrant pods stuck all over the wall (clearly not working).

Like my recent review of Lockbox, this is a four star review that might earn a fifth star at some…read morepoint. This is a neighborhood bar with a hometown vibe. Bartender laid back and kinda dry, but kept everyone's drinks flowing and seemed like the kinda guy who probably warms up as he gets to know you. The drinks aren't bad. Not great, but you're not here for craft cocktails. I had the garden variety, made with Jamaican rum, curry orgeat, velvet falernum, Montenegro, lime, and grenadine. Sweet and a little watery. The Baby gap was probably my favorite, made with mezcal, luxardo, grapefruit, dem syrup, angostura, salt, and malort spritz. I was really surprised by how much I liked this drink. It was smoky and a little savory. I also had the HOA punch, made with Tito's, chamomile lemon ginger tea, scorched lemon, suav blanc syrup, and lemon. It had a tiki vibe. Arcadium has movie nights, including "bad" movie nights which are campy and fun. They do have a large beer list. I was hoping to play some arcade games (I brought tons of ones and a roll of quarters), but they don't have very many games and several are out of order, so that was a bummer. I'll try them out again. Random fact: Arcadium is adjacent to Favor, a niche restaurant that's hard to get into, and they provide the cocktails for the restaurant when they do dinner services. I am going to try to score a res at Favor next week.

Excellently crafted and unique cocktails in a friendly bar with bartenders who are true craftsmen…read moreof the trade. It's a hidden gem in Lexington

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.

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!

Great vibes, amazing drinks and friendly staff. This is a great spot for a group or a date night…read more The entrance is fun and the speakeasy vibe is on point. The drinks we had were all excellent. The best one by far was the dill inspired cocktail in the signature cocktails list. It was excellent. We can't wait to come back!

I happened across this place by accident and it turned out to be the best restaurant experience…read moreI've had in months! Firehouse decor and fire fighter gear adorn the walls. A massive bar with selections too numerous to list here. The staff was outgoing and helpful. You got your money's worth and then some with the entrees and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The menu ranged from $9 burgers to $20 sandwiches. Appetizers looked tempting. The servings were generous. What more could you ask for? Big screens throughout the restaurant featuring sports events and the jukebox was playing rock and roll classics. The crowd was a nice mix of young and old. This would be a great place to catch a Kentucky game with your friends. I had the Firehouse Club sandwich with fries and I was blown away. My wife had cheese quesadillas and was equally impressed. Check this place out soon!

Great patio with live music, and a lively and open indoor bar, great for groups! Drinks are pretty…read morestandard and well-priced.

A cute Irish oriented restaurant in what once was a house on Main Street in Georgetown. We wanted…read moreto sit on the patio, but there were no tables. Just as well as the music was way too loud. We found a quiet table in the corner of the parlor room. The fish and chips were very good, hot and crispy, as were the fries. It came with a small slice of slice of soda bread. I ordered a small side of mushy peas. Definitely recommend Slainte House. 66

One of our all-time favorite spots. The staff is always incredibly friendly, and the bartenders are…read morefantastic. The service here is consistently top-notch. We've really enjoyed the new menu items as well. It's such a great place to gather with friends, enjoy some drinks on the outdoor patio, and relax for the evening. There's also always great local talent playing music, which makes the atmosphere even better. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already.

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.

This is the best Irish bar in Lexington and I think a lot of people would agree. We came here to…read moreRing in the Irish New Year's. I had a nice cold beer and then we headed out for the rest of the evening. Definitely check this bar out if you were traveling into Lexington.

McCarthys is a legendary Irish bar in town with multiple rooms/areas to grab a drink. On busy…read morenights it can be shoulder to shoulder so this isn't your spot if you don't want to be in a crowd. It is large inside though so you may be able to find a corner or spot on the back patio to get away.