50 Best Bars in Lexington

“Great place great atmosphere!!!“

“This place is absolutely beautiful and amazing vibes , I came today for my order of flowers for my mom’s birthday and I was so impressed 😍😍 the staff is very friendly and make you feel so welcome ! I can’t wait to come back and visit again (:“

“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.“

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

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

“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“

“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!“

“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!!! 💕“

“Wonderful people and a wonderful place ❤️“

“Outstanding watering hole“

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

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

“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!“

“Wow.. Lots and lots of people have told me to go here and I kept passing on that opportunity but so glad that I finally did it today.
What a great place to just hang out, drink some and have a mixed small plates of really, really good food. Definitely recommending this place to my friends now.“

“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.“

“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! 😎“

“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.“

“This took me a while, but my brother and I celebrated our birthday back in September - we went out before Lions/ Ravens 🦁 🐦‍⬛ Monday Night game. I'm sorry I didn't catch the bartender's name but she was cool during a Monday day (she had a walking boot that I hope is healing well/ healed by now). Very well priced beers and she made us stellar *Washington Apple* 🍎🍏 shots 🥃. ESPN on for early pre-party! ;) maybe she'll join us (, if allowed 🥃 🍻) next time: I am hoping for a Monday day one again, ideally to get the same wonderful server/ you could tell she knew regulars and was mindful n caring throughout (.. not to mention being the*only bartender/ server while still able to move around well was impressive. Bro and I passed on one place and ended up here .. good choice and lots of fun!! 🎉“

“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.“

“The most fun I've ever had at a bar in downtown Lexington happened here. The bartender that night (Larry) was a blast. Quiet bar, but amazing customer service. We randomly walked in and stayed for the entire night out. We've tried to go back twice, but they were closed for the night, but still a great bar if you're just trying to hang out!“

“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.“

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

“From the moment we walked in, everything was outstanding. My boyfriend brought me here for a date night and it exceeded every expectation. The service was incredible, and the owner personally came by to make sure we were taken care of, which made the experience even more special. Absolutely amazing — we will definitely be back!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“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!!“