50 Best Bars in Lexington

“Great place great atmosphere!!!“

“i was in absolute aw over poppy’s!! this place is absolutely beautiful and amazing. the staff is so kind and welcoming. the flowers are beautiful and fresh and such a wide variety to choose from. so beautifully decorated and such a friendly environment. the drinks absolutely amazing. i would live in poppy’s if i could“

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

“Everything was amazing the manager Brittany was amazing. We were in from Ohio and had a great time! Too notch service.“

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

“LOVE LOVE LOVE Ramsey's! Every time we visit Lex it's always our first stop for excellent food & wonderful friendly staff!!!“

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

“The best selection of bourbon in the country right in downtown Lexington.

This iconic bar is where you need to be if your want to try some of the rarest bourbons around.

The sky's the limit here.

The bar tenders are so knowledgeable and are absolute experts so make sure you come ready to learn.

A must stop for everyone on the bourbon trail!“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“I very much love going to this establishment, there's always such a great,warming and welcoming vibe. I must say I ❤️ Mr. Kenny and I just absolutely adore miss Tracy's beauty an her attitude and vibe is and always has been super fun and amazing and her heart ❤️ is amazing. So May you prosper abundantly in all if your sales and tips!!! 💕“

“A precious wine bar in Greyline Station and the only wine bar in Lexington! I love the selection, and the bartender and owners are so friendly. Highly recommend to everyone! You will have a 'darling' time!“

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

“Wonderful people and a wonderful place ❤️“

“Outstanding watering hole“

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

“Old time friends (family). Relaxed place, gets hopping!“

“Great atmosphere and even better company! The Sand Trap is the perfect spot to hit some golf balls with the boys. The simulators are top-notch—accurate, fast, and a blast to play on. Whether you’re working on your swing or just hanging out, the setup is awesome. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in Lexington and love golf!“

“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.“

“I’ve eaten at many places in my life. I cannot believe that a place this good exists in Lexington. I’m just going to say it. Now I am only surprised that sro isn’t famous in this town. Sro is one of those places I’ll never forget and is the standard all other Japanese food will have to compete with in my mind for the rest of my life. Thank you guys so much for what you do!“

“Wonderful Place, will be going again“

“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!“

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

“The little hole in the wall with the greatest regulars and bartenders you could imagine. Not sure there’s anywhere else in Lex that provides the same experience. Can’t recommend this spot more.“

“Wow! If you love bourbon… if you love craft cocktails and craft beer… B&R is a MUST!!! We had a perfectly balanced sour, a spirit forward old fashioned (smoked peel!) and their Coffee & Smoke which is a fun twist on a Manhattan with their own smoky flair. We arrived too late for their full menu, but their bar bites definitely did not disappoint…. The wings!!!! We will be back every time we’re in Lexington!“

“We booked the Secret Garden at Harvey's to celebrate our daughter's graduation. It was fantastic! We had seats for grandparents, great drinks, the charcuterie boards were so good, and our daughter and her friends loved the vibe! Would highly recommend!“

“Local neighborhood bar with a friendly vibe.“

“Great music great vibes. wouldn't mind going back at all.“

“yummmmmm... thai food👌.. and the Beignets... 🥰“

“Great location! Historic beautiful building. The bar tenders are extremely knowledgeable and the bourbon selection is amazing!! Old bottles for days! I actually saw the owner, as he was walking by, stop and top off my wife’s champagne glass. Great attention to detail, very classy place.“

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

“Fun Irish pub, great charm and company!“

“Had to make a road trip stop overnight in Lexington and wanted to check out something close to the hotel. I stumbled upon everything you would hope for in a dive bar. The staff was friendly and the two bands were really good. Had a great time all by myself and no weirdos there to bother me. 10/10.“

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

“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.“

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

“Only been a few times now, but defo worth stopping in for the cozy vibes. Clearly is a place folks come to gather. Several groups were hanging out, and this place caters to those willing to try unique cocktails. Right now, they have a warm wine based drink to fight the chill.

Was a great 2nd stop on my weekend bar crawl 🔥“

“The Old Guys Pub Crawl have been here several times and always on a Thursday so that we can be with Linda. Linda makes this place one of the very best bars on our weekly pub crawl. We love this place. Just been to Spuds again. Wonderful experience.“

“Stayed a week here for a conference. I dont like traveling far for food etc and they had this bar on lobby of Hilton. Food was great and in evenings bartendera were amazing. Jackie, evan, Liria were amazing staff. Super attentive, knowledgeable about the hotel, services, and the area when i was trying to locate a place. Ill stay here everytime i come to lexington because of them. Only issue was 2 of the elevators were out one night so i had to wait 10 min for an elevator to get to the lobby from the 12th floor. That was minor so im not docking the amazing staff for something beyond their control.“

“Cozy bar inside the Sire Hotel, Lexington, with excellent concoctions by hospitable bartender Natalie, who crafted top-notch drinks for us like Race Thyme and Buck Bramble (check out their menu online). Natalie also mixed a mean sangria. She's a gem. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this spot.“

“Our first visit was ok but our second visit was great. The Old Guys Pub Crawl for the aged love this place. It's a good ole neighborhood beer drinking place.Jim first did his 27 different kind of airplane impressions for us. My favorite was the Fokker 88. They served us beer. All is good here.“

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

“Good place to get a drink if you're into that kind of thing. You'll have to find it inside the enclosure attached to North Lime donuts and coffee!

There's a lot to do once you're inside the establishment and parking is around back.“

“Great Place! Friendly people and terrific bartender!“

“Amazing food!! New favorite lunch spot!“

“This place is great. You order at the counter, incredibly friendly staff, food comes out super fast and was delicious. They were incredibly helpful in all our requests to package up our to go food.

Veggies tacos, arroz con pollo, and chips and queso (ofc) are amazing. They also have daily specials & the jumbo margs aren't too sweet.“

“Flew out of Bluegrass for the first time with my fiancé and stopped in and had the pleasure of having Matt as our bartender. Amazing service and he made us the best old fashioned in KY and gave great hiking spot recommendations for our next trip! Thanks again, Matt!“

“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.“

“Absolutely delish! Baked oysters, stuffed shells,porkchop,and the steak tip pasta we had it all and all was wonderful! We also had an absolute gem of a waitress!!“

“Fantastic!!! best in town !!“

“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“