11 Best Bars in Bardstown

“This is our go to bar/lounge whenever we visit the area. They know their stuff, have a great selection, and have a great bar. I cannot recommend them enough, if you are in the area, visit them. You won't be disappointed.“

“We can’t say enough good things about this place. From the moment we walked in, everything was fantastic. We had the pleasure of having Collin make our cocktails, and his knowledge and passion for what he does were evident with every drink. He took the time to guide us through the menu, and you could tell he truly loves his craft.

As for the food, wow. We honestly don’t know where to begin. We ordered the egg salad sandwich, chicken thighs, cheese platter, and hamachi, and every single dish was outstanding. Each plate was thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and left us wanting to try everything else on the menu.

A huge thank you to the entire team for such an incredible experience. We can’t wait to come back!“

“My husband and I visited Bardstown for the first time and stumbled upon Liam Ash, and we are so glad we did! It’s an absolute gem all the way around… Amazing cocktails, beautiful aesthetics, and an extremely knowledgeable, certified bourbon expert bartender named Nicki that not only knew the bourbons, but all the great history behind each one. We loved our experience so much that we went two nights in a row! Please be sure to visit them when you’re in Bardstown!“

“Everything is top notch, especially the meatball sub. Will always be a stop anytime we’re in Bardstown!“

“What a great hidden gem! The staff was so friendly and the drinks were some of the best ones in downtown Bardstown. Adam was so knowledgeable and kind. He, Kylie and Amanda made the best cocktails! Our friends did the theiving experience and throughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend stopping by there for a great experience!“

“We did not stay at the Inn but ate at the tavern. The steaks were very good. High quality and cooked as ordered. We really enjoyed the history of the tavern. The service was great. Friendly and quick to take care of you. We will definitely stop in again.“

“Always a good time! Music has a good vibe and friendly people! Great place to meet people visiting.“

“Stopped in the other day before a tour at HH. Might have been the best breakfast I ever had. Chicken fried steak was incredible….and those biscuits were fresh and fluffy. If I lived close I might eat there every day. Very friendly and welcoming staff, great atmosphere and decor. I would say its a “must-stop” for anyone visiting the area!“

“We played today, January 7, 2026, and the greens were in excellent shape! Joan was very cordial! Very sweet lady! We will definitely be playing thus course in the near future!“

“Fast and super friendly staff during the festival and being so busy. Best pizza we've ever had! We will definitely be coming back and recommending this wonderful little cafe to all that we know. 5 stars from us!! 🌟 🤩“

“we went on the training days. very good food and the servers were friendly“