50 Best Bars in Lexington

“Great place great atmosphere!!!“

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

“Best meat and 3 in Kentucky!“

“Great Place! Friendly people and terrific bartender!“

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

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

“Friendly staff, good food!“

“Alex is the best bartender alive, the most friendly and makes wonderful conversation!! The patio is absolutely amazing, great drinks that are exclusive here. Coming here is always a highlight! I love the espresso martini! Erin is also super friendly, has always treated me wonderfully.Very LGBTQ+ friendly, we are in good hands here!“

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

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

“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!“

“I just moved here from New Orleans a month ago and the first place someone recommended for a fun karaoke night was Ole Hookers. I mean, the name alone was worth me checking it out. What I found was a slice of frickin’ Heaven! Do you like dive bars? ✅ Great drinks, cool bartenders and friendly people? ✅✅✅ The chillest karaoke vibe I think I’ve ever found? ✅ Honestly, I knew by the time I left that first night that I’d found my new fave place to hang out whenever… Being from NOLA, I tend to be particular about dive bars and Ole Hookers would hold its own with all my fave holes in the wall!“

“I love the Fishtank and you will too! If you’re into live music, live stand up comedy, burlesque shows and MORE! This place is where you can find some good drinks and even better “hangs”!“

“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.“

“So I made my first trip to the Office Lounge this afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised!! The bartender Ronnie was so friendly and welcoming. He made me an amazing drink and everyone here seems to know each other. It is definitely geared toward the fellas with the pool tables and big TV's but I felt right at home. While I was here there was talk about Halloween festivities so I will definately be back. More than likely way before then!“

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

“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 “

“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!“

“I just needed to express my appreciation and gratitude to the employees at this restaurant this morning. I am disabled and travel with a service dog. After a 4 plus hour delay in a airport full of bored toddlers and lots of waiting people both me and my SD were super overstimulated. I asked a favor to sit in a quiet corner in a closed section and said I didn't need service. They let me sit and also made sure both me and my SD had anything we needed. They went way above and beyond during a very busy time.“

“For Irish drinks and culture“

“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.“

“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.“

“Local neighborhood bar with a friendly vibe.“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“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.“

“nice cozy pub like atmosphere. Helpful staff“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Group of us from all over the states dropped into this amazing place last night. Highly recommend for a great time. Staff is the best ever. Thank you !!!“

“Outstanding watering hole“

“On October 25th, 2022 I became a new member at Altoona Pa Lexington Clubhouse. My name is Leonard and I LOVE CLUBHOUSE! I made close friends and enjoy a great lunch by an incredible chef named Patrick. I also want to thank Deanna and Cindy for managing our location and running such a tight ship! There are lots of things you can do. My main jobs are helping to run the front desk and entering lunch orders into the computer to be processed. I also sanitize phones and railings.My hope is to have another 2 years of progress and ongoing success for me and all the members OF COURSE! MAY LONG LIVE THE CLUBHOUSE!!!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“I can’t recommend this restaurant enough! GREAT food. GREAT service. Owner is super friendly and such a great environment. Best sushi in Lex!“

“Eclectic place with a punk rock feel. Located off the beaten path in a neighborhood area. The bar was welcoming and not very big. Pool table is available for play. Service by the bartender was very good with drinks cheap for being downtown. Recommend to check it out.“

“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 delicious experience- we had the meatballs, French onion soup, shrimp gnocchi, and mahi mahi sandwich. Everything was incredibly rich and flavorful. Wonderful service. We will return for a future date night!“

“They Break Room, what can I say about the break room that it's name itself doesn't already rightfully sum up. It's a great place so just sit down and relax. Take a load off and have a drink or two or three or some shots and another drink and just enjoy a round with the boys. The decor is interesting and got a few laughs out of me. The Bartender was nice and was there if we needed anything. The cat tho asleep, was entertaining just snoozing away in his taco truck bed. We also got a little pregame pinball action. They had one in the corner it was fun and enough to get back in my pinball wizard groove. So take 5 or an hour and go check out this nice little hole in the wall. Wade Wilson approved ?
p.s. oh I did not try any food, not quite sure if they offer food. So I gave it 3 just to be fair. Just saw the dish recommend section. I guess they do have food. Huh“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful staff food was excellent.“

“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.“

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