50 Best Bars in Lexington

“This new business is amazing! The owner and staff are extremely friendly and attentive. Ryan behind the bar is a great time! This combo relaxed flower shop/bar is a concept with something for everyone, different than other places. If you haven't tried it yet, get there.“

“Great place great atmosphere!!!“

“An absolute standout experience from start to finish! The presentation was beautifully done, showing real attention to detail, and the food itself was even better — every bite was flavorful and well-executed. On top of that, the staff were warm, polite, and made the whole visit feel welcoming. Highly recommend!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“Can’t wait to go back and try more drinks and more dishes! I had the Yuzu cocktail—delish, refreshing and a dish with tofu in a sauce and scallions and fried garlic and seaweed salad. The salty tofu and the sweet yuzu drink were perfect together. Then I tried a floral/dry sake and ended the night with a tofu cheese puff. Excellent end of the night bite. Service is great! Recommendations were lovely. Vibes are cozy and relaxed. I’ll be back!“

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

“Nice casual place to go with good music and a patio for good weather. The bartenders rock 🤘🏼“

“Wonderful people and a wonderful place ❤️“

“SandTrap is an awesome place with a really nice setup and a very cool system that's both fun and easy to use. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has a quiet, relaxing atmosphere that makes it easy to enjoy your time without distractions. The equipment worked great, everything was organized, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. Whether you're practicing your game or just having fun with friends, this is a fantastic place to visit. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to others!“

“Only leaving a 5 star review because I can't leave 6! Outstanding service at the bar, including an extensive and knowledgeable tour of the vast selection of rare and delicious bourbons available here. This would be a great spot to grab a drink after work, or to go on a date, or for out-of-towners like me to enjoy some southern hospitality. Thanks Kenny! 👋“

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

“One team member said: "The Obstinate Sons is by far one of my favorite restaurants! They have an incredible vintage whiskey selection and an incredible menu. Their deviled egg (and I don't say this lightly) was the best deviled egg I've ever had in my life. They also have very solid portions and an incredibly nice staff!"“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“I went to 2 Fisted for the first time ever last Friday (Feb. 6). I was mainly there to see the band play because I haven't seen a good live band in a very long time. The band that played that night (I forget the name of them...sorry!) was amazing! They sounded awesome! The overall vibe of the place is just as great, and their staff is just as great. I'll definitely be coming back to check out some good live music and to get my share of my favorite drink: A Coke and lime! LOL See y'all soon! 😎“

“Great spot but the staff here and the quality of service is what really took our experience to the next level. From security to bartenders, everyone was lovely. Took such, such great care of us. I’m from out of town and the night we visited here was really my first time in Lexington other than just passing through so I just wanna thank the team here for a great ‘first impression’ of the city. Yall keep making it happen🙌“

“Great Place! Friendly people and terrific bartender!“

“Wonderful Place, will be going again“

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

“Fun Irish pub, great charm and company!“

“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.“

“This place has a fun and friendly vibe. Drinks are reasonably priced and service is great! They always have different themes and events to keep it fun. The foam parties (Bubble Time KY) are always a huge success and a ton of fun. Definitely check this place out of youre looking to bust the boredom blues and have a fun time!“

“Al’s Bar is a Lexington treasure. Always booking great acts and hosting a wide variety of rad events, with a sizable back patio and reasonable prices. It’s been a favorite space of mine for over 10 years now, and I hope it’s around for another 100 so I can keep coming back and making memories there 💜“

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

“I love it here every time I go I will say one of the waitresses gives you an attitude a lot if you don't tip and the other night when I went out it wasn't my money so it wasn't like I could tip but aside from that I love it here“

“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.“

“Lauren and Chris are magnificent. Their service is exceptional, sweet smiles, and kind words are the Very Best. Rarely, if I do stay at a different hotel downtown, I come to the Hilton Downtown Lexington, to the Big Blue Martini. The food is delicious, so there is no reason to leave the hotel, just go doeysirx the Big Blue Martini. Enjoy😊“

“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.“

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

“Fantastic!!! best in town !!“

“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 🔥“

“I will always recommend The Break Room to anyone! It’s a small dive bar with a back porch and the standard drinks you’d expect at a bar, but what sets it apart is the community there!

I was doing a contract in Lexington and I was looking for my little neighborhood bar to stop in to read or hang out in while I was there, and this quickly became that for me. The people are so kind and I loved getting to chat with all the regulars and the bartenders. It is such a welcoming spot and I even wrote a “thank you” letter to them when I moved away.

It is cozy, hosts events, and even has the sweetest cat, Flynn. The bartenders are great at reading people too. They were so kind and remembered me, and they would be able to towel whether I wanted to talk or whether I just wanted to read. It always meant so much to me, and I hope I find a time to stop back there soon. ❤“

“Wonderful staff food was excellent.“

“Great drinks and a rotating restaurant. Staff is super cool, drinks are fast, affordable, and TASTY!
It's a gorgeous place to get a quiet drink sometimes, but there's always something going on, a perfect neighborhood experience.
What's not to love?“

“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.“

“Our firm recently held an evening networking and hospitality social at Georgie’s Social. Everything from the planning, coordination, setup and day of was flawless. The space was perfect, ambiance exceptional and DaRae’s catering 10/10.“

“Great meal-outstanding space, impeccable service and perfectly prepared food. Well worth the hour and a half drive.“

“Great atmosphere, the staff is spot on. Mother fries are the bomb! Oysters and shrimp cocktail was very good! My wife and I both had the “ prime rib” recently. I’m not a butcher but what we had was not “prime rib”. It was I believe a $28 “chuck roast”.“

“Amazing food!! New favorite lunch spot!“

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

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

“Our server Connor did a great job! Awesome environment at Condado!“