50 Best Bars in Lexington

“Great place great atmosphere!!!“

“The pickup window makes a world of difference! With two young kids and often being just worn out from peopling all day, being able to have a home cooked meal that I didn’t cook without going into a restaurant is fantastic. We eat at least once a week from Ramsey’s in Masterson Station! Orders are always correct, well packaged, and fresh.“

“the best. Best service. tasty dishes. friendly staff.“

“The most personable, ecclectic, welcoming crowd! Join the kaleidoscope and enjoy friendly bartenders, great bar food, meeting great people and genuinely just having fun!“

“The girls and I visited Harvey's over the weekend. We came fairly early (5pm) hoping to get parking and a seat in the bar for all of us -- it was already busy with one lonely seat available. Nevertheless, the crowd was coming and going quickly enough to snag good seats without a lot of waiting. The drinks were delicious and well prepared, and our bartender, Erin, was lovely to work with. She made us a finale drink that she called an Andes Mint Martini that was really yummy and perfect for the holiday season. Other drinks we had were Elwood's Old Fashioned, Tequila Mockingbird, a Cosmo, and the Nate-spresso Martini. All were delicious! There's also a charcuterie station in the back that prepared a beautiful spread of meats, cheeses, fruit, nuts, and sweet and savory condiments, and worth the $65 to feed our group. If you haven't visited Harvey's yet, don't wait!“

“If you like Cole’s you’ll love this place. Excellent food. Great service. Nice atmosphere.“

“Every Thursday, I make it a point to visit Bluegrass Tavern, and it’s consistently the highlight of my week. From the moment I walk in, I feel right at home. The true star of the night is Jordan, the bartender. Jordan's friendly demeanor and engaging conversations make the experience truly special. The rest of the staff are equally fantastic. They are attentive, courteous, and always go above and beyond to ensure every guest feels valued. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic evening out!“

“Great new York style pizza! crumbled sausage was fantastic. Will be back for sure.“

“Great Place! Friendly people and terrific bartender!“

“This is a GREAT neighborhood bar, even if you're not from the neighborhood! This could be considered a dive bar, with high end service and drink offerings.
You can't go wrong. Definitely give it a try. Highly recommended.
Most fun place to play billiards and enjoy a beverage around.
The patio has plenty of seating and a firepit.“

“Wonderful people and a wonderful place ❤️“

“Historic and low key local bar that has lasted 90 years in Lexington making it the oldest bar in town.“

“Fun Irish pub, great charm and company!“

“Great music, friendly bartenders, chill atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Great environment and the shrimp and grits are to die for!“

“you definitely feel like family🍻💜“

“Incredible atmosphere. Christopher the bartender treated me like family. I’ll always visit when I’m in town.“

“Drinks are stiff and cold, staff are incredibly nice, they play good music all day and night, lots of big screen televisions w sports usually on, good vibes, fair prices, good parking, and there’s also darts, billiards, karaoke, and a mini arcade section in the back where you can play some of the most beloved classics in peace like Mortal Kombat II, Street Fighter II Tournament Exition, NFL Blitz ‘99, NBA Jam, Big Buck Hunter RELOADED, Ski ball, and they also have the best pinball machine ever made: Stern’s Godzilla.6 out of 5. An extra point for having Stern’s new Godzilla pinball machine, the only public place it’s available to play in Lexington.-Tim“

“Been coming short amount of time and they know what I drink I don't even have to ask. Very friendly.the bar tenders always watching out for the females to make sure they are ok .if they know you came a lone. I feel safe I'll keep coming back they are “

“Dean was an amazing bartender and server. As the bar got full he greeted every guest. No one was missed or forgotten. He made follow up rounds to ensure everyone was good. He gave great recommendations for bourbon. He provided the best service while he patient with each guest and keeping a smile.“

“This place is awesome! Josh is a great bartender and will keep you entertained and can literally talk to you about anything. Beer, wings, in house roasted coffee and a liquor store to grab some drinks to go. Tons of beer and liquor options so there is something for everyone. Go there!“

“Wonderful Place, will be going again“

“Popped in on the recommendation of two locals and they were right. Glad I listened. I happened to meet the manager when I got on the elevator. Super nice guy.

The atmosphere and decor is awesome. There are spaces for groups and intimate spaces for couples.

The staff were all great and really nice. The hostess was helpful getting me the table I wanted and the waitstaff are fantastic.

The food was great too. I'll go back the next time in Lexington.“

“Had a great time this passed Saturday night!!!“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“This was such a unique experience that I would recommend to anyone that likes drinking, conversation, and small plates. Everything was nicely priced, well prepared, and delicious. My brother and I were recommended to visit this bar when we first drove through Lexington, and it was well worth the stop in on the way back through.

Parking: Can park up and down the street.“

“This place is awesomeness!! From the start of reserving a table, to entry into the building, to the drinks and service was just great. Ryan the owner served us. He explained the drink menu to us and detailed the process in how they make their drinks. I tried drinks I’ve never had before. The description of each drink is spot on the way it tastes. The drinks are stout. Definitely worth the time and money. Oh and the restroom were immaculate! Would ? be going back.“

“This is a superb spot to grab cocktail drinks with a friend or for a date. I love how it is so cozy inside, and all the plants make it even more inviting to grab drinks here.I love coming here for pre-game with my friends. I love ordering their cocktail drinks, and they're so delicious. One of my favorite drinks is called Press Play.“

“Love centro we come out here every 4th and every opportunity we have…“

“Local neighborhood bar with a friendly vibe.“

“Great little spot to see some great live entertainment. We loved working with the venue and can’t wait to be back to bring you all a bigger and better show. 🔥“

“Congratulations on the staff you have in place at Cocktails Chris, the GM, sets the example others follow, this entire staff cares about the customers the food quality and the cleanliness of this Bar and Grill Keep doing what you are doing And thanks to ALL the staff at Cocktails It’s why we are here, and of course the drinks and food are great Cheers Lance and Maryann W“

“Doctor Agbomian is 100% guaranteed for Herbal Medication believe me. He is the best, He send me Herbs with the help of Dhl delivery service the delivery it to my doorstep at home. And I started to used the medicine and believe me I got cured from HSV type 1 within 14 days all thanks to Dr Agbomian Medication that cured me from the disease.“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“Read the reviews and decided we had to give it a try….food and service exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back!“

“folkpunk vibes but not too smelly. good place to have awkward conversations and observe the changes in life“

“This place is great. Came in from out of town and went to a concert. Had to walk the dog and ended up in this great, pet friendly bar. We were so excited to find such a cool spot. Super affordable. Noticed half way through our first round that we had lost an expensive ring somewhere. The owner helped us look for a while and we left our information with him after not being able to find it. Turns out, it had been dropped outside and as luck would have it, some honest person turned it in the next day and the owner gave us a call and kept it safe until it could be retrieved. The atmosphere and space is great and the place is clean! (I’d know I was searching under tables and in the corners for that ring😆) I definitely recommend Devilish Current and we plan to return on our next visits to Lex.“

“We went for a late lunch so it was not too busy. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. I loved the industrial feel. We went to the kitchen to order and the service was a bit transactional. We sat at the bar and I was glad that the bar staff was a lot more friendly and personable than the cook staff. We ordered the Old North Double Burger and the Chicken Fajita Quesadilla. Both were really good but expensive. No sides were included with the entrees. We also purchased two drinks. Prices were not listed for drinks and with one cocktail and one beer it was $22.“

“Nice quiet little place where you don't have to worry about all of the craziness. I've been here a few times about definitely plan on going back again. The prices are good, and the service is great. I just need to try the food next time.“

“The Break Room bar is a smallish place with outdoor seating in a balcony plus another area for a small band. Drink prices for beer and liquor are cheap. Service by the bartender was very good and friendly. The atmosphere is quaint and rustic. Good place and recommend you try it out.“

“We had an incredible experience celebrating my fiancé’s birthday. Rekai? was great and explained all the items of our set as well as providing pairing suggestions. Truly a memorable experience.“

“Still a fun place to go but I feel like they're kind of running on fumes at the moment. Every time I've gone in, the men's room has gotten a little scarier and the pile of broken chairs in the corner is growing. It just seems like they're existing but not taking steps to improve.. That said, the bar staff is super friendly and they still bring in fun entertainment. I hope they start taking pride in the establishment again and clean up the rough edges.“

“Wonderful staff food was excellent.“

“We stayed at the Hilton for 4 nights and ended up at Bigg Blue several times during our stay. Each time we had good food and wonderful service. I wish I could remember everyone’s name that worked there but Liria was our server a few times and she was an absolute delight. My wife and I chatted with her for quite awhile on a slow afternoon and she couldn’t have been nicer. Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you the next time we’re in town!“

“Went there a few weeks back and it was great! Staff was super welcoming and friendly. Rhianna is amazing, she truly rocked my world with just how good her dances were! Only problem is the abundance of smoking in the club but that's a personal prefference.“

“Was at proud Mary's for mothers day and had an wonderful time. Food was amazing. Upstairs bathroom was super clean. Out side area was super clean staff was also amazing and super clean. I see comments about an bathroom being not so clean. Well here is what I have to say don't let your children stuff whole roles of butt paper in the John's and if u make a mess let some one know. And the place is very old and down stair is an over flow restroom u would be complaining if it was closed. Yes it has water in floor but also seen a boy and girl playing in sink and stall. Over 5 out of if I could give 6 stars I would.“

“I had the pulled pork sandwich it was amazing,great service will definitely go back to try something else.“

“Best coffee+ ever! Great community spirit. Awesome homemade salads and breakfast foods. Great charcuterie in the afternoon evening and paired with excellent wine. Great evening entertainment and/or trivia, etc. all week long.“