Bourbon on Rye

115 W Main St, Lexington
(859) 286-5153

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Teena Findley

Beautiful bar and the drink selection is great. Some nice bourbons. We did not eat here. music choice was not appealing or we might have stayed longer.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Renia Carsillo

Cool decor and attentive, friendly bartender. This place could be a lot of fun, I bet. But the food is not very good. Overly ambitious, with too many ingredients that are not executed very well.

The basic margaritas were almost flavorless and everything we ate (barilla egg rolls and several types of tacos), were bland and the ratio of carb (rice, ramen, shell, etc) to other ingredients was very off. Universally, from drinks to tacos, a lack of acid was a problem.

Overall, doing less better seems needed here. There’s a lot of potential, but overdone and poor execution.

Vegetarian options: 3 or 4 vegan options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Erika R.

Hot Dan is the best bartender! I was not ready to be a bourbon lover but hot Dan eased me in! And the food is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Burger Sliders, Meatballs

Tim Beasley

First time there everything was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Russell's Reserve Barrel Pick, Beer Cheese Burger, Meatballs

Lauren Thornley

Drinks were good and bartenders had attention to detail with each cocktail. The worst part was that it took 40 minutes for food to come out, and it was all cold. Burger slider could have been good. The chicken slider was burnt and inedible. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Chad Filer

Just a great place. Very welcoming and very knowledgeable. Ian and Jason know their bourbon and will point you in the right direction.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Diachun

Good house made ginger beer.

Natalia Iwanyckyj

Great vibe. Fabulous cocktails and good food. Outstanding service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Molly B

Good drinks and nice aestetic...but the blaring music didn't really fit the vibe. It was really loud overall, making it hard to relax and enjoy a drink.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Eoin McDonnell

Nothing to add.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Mathis

Food= no bueno. Drinks = on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

A Porat

Sipped on a well-crafted Union Club cocktail at a bar in downtown Lexington—perfect for a relaxed evening out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew M

Stopped by for a cocktail and a beer before dinner. The place had a great vibe, and the bar staff were prompt and professional. I didn’t have a chance to try the food, but it looks like it would be a great spot for a meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Mays

Great atmosphere food and of course bourbon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Wedge Salad, Meatballs

Kevin O'Neill

Excellent bar if you want a true bourbon experience. Staff are experts in bourbon & overall friendly & fun. The owner is usually present, easier to talk to and treats you like a friend immediately.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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