23 Best Pubs in Lexington

“amazing place Faye is an amazing bartender she made me and my buddy feel at home even from the first day i stepped in to check the place out and we felt like we were at home. this is the place to take your friends (that are the drinking age) to play dnd or any tabletop game. The drinks are amazing I loved the Kaijuice I had two and they are amazing.“

“I'm old. I get the Irish pubs confused so I try to give each equal business because I like them all. The Old Guys Pub Crawlers love this place. They serve beer. This is a great place to drink beer. Ed wears a kilt whenever we go here. I know, I know. But Ed loves wearing a kilt except in Tennessee, so just let it go. We love this place. Like all the bars in Lexington, it is on our rotation list.“

“Food was great just a great place“

“Friendly, attentive staff. Music was prefect performed by “The guys”. Jim, Jim Bob and Dr Jim. Thank you for the Lexington experience!😀“

“My son and I had an impromptu late lunch today 7/7/2022. It’s been a long time since we’ve experienced service like this that was topped off with awesome food! The medium cooked burger with extra bacon was incredible, cooked to perfection, it was huge! The pulled pork sandwich topped with small onion rings was an unexpected tasty surprise. The French Fry’s were seasoned, served HOT and crisp just like the sandwich’s, I mean, where in Lexington do you get that?! The staff was exceptionally cordial and our food was presented before we had filled our fountain drinks. Out the door just stuffed full for $30, that’s value! My son and I had a quick debate on the way home, monthly or weekly stop 😂 Weekly for the win! Can’t wait to try breakfast!!“

“Gabby was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was attentive without being overbearing, made sure our drinks were always full, and checked in at the perfect times. Her energy was upbeat and genuine, and she made the whole experience feel welcoming and smooth. She knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and everything came out exactly right. You can tell she really cares about giving great service. Easily one of the best server experiences I’ve had — 5 stars all the way.“

“Stumbled on Ethereal Brewing Public House during a quick trip to Lex to see a UK game, and I’m so glad we stopped in! Great drink selection, delicious southern German - American food that had me missing home, the bartenders and staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was just fantastic. Can’t wait to come back!“

“I was alone, but was very entertained. Food was good, drinks were strong. They have a couple pool tables and karaoke. Friendly staff and an awesome low light environment. Pretty small place. All the patrons seemed like cool Friendly people as well.“

“Most of the food was excellent. However, I was disappointed with one of the lamb dishes this time. I have gotten the dish in the past and have been very pleased. But this time the 2 chops were very small and didnt have much if any of the porterhouse side. One of the chops had a lot of gristle and was cooked less than medium-rare. I asked for it to be cooked a bit more, but it was still raw near the bone after the second cook up. Because of the gristle and the raw part near the bone, most of that chop was not edible. Since the dish only comes with two lamb chops, I expected the server to offer a replacement, but he did not. Anyway It is still one of my fav places to eat, but I do think they should fix a dish if its quality isnt what it should be.“

“great service. friendly staff“

“We're from Ohio.. Here in Lexington for Andre Bocelli.. Decided to stop in and have some pizza and what I term as loaded nachos.. Absolutely delicious and the hospitality that Emily and Rachel gave was wonderful!! Thank you so much for everything!!!“

“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.“

“These folks at Banners are top tier! Played a little pop up gig there last night on my way through and was treated unbelievably well considering I was just some musician they’d never heard of. The servers are friendly and accommodating, and the locals who hang out here are a FUN bunch who sang a long to all the songs they knew, and even got down on some ORIGINAL music! I’d recommend artists to consider playing here, and I’d recommend those looking for somewhere to get a good bite to eat in a really fun atmosphere to check out Banners! Thanks guys! I’ll be back!“

“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.“

“Truly amazing experience! Thank You Tobie for the best service I’ve had in a loooong time. Joyous and personal with so much class! Thank you Nicole for your amazing bartending skills. Not only were your selections and cocktails delicious and perfectly poured your knowledge and expertise about bourbons was excellent to experience! We had the Salmon dish, Tobie suggested sauce on the side and yes ma’am she was right! Absolutely cooked to perfection, wild flavors came through denoting fresh catch without being farm raised salmon. Grilled to the perfect peak of meat stiffness without overcooking. Such a fine line but truly the mark of a great chef! We also enjoyed the Filet with asparagus and mushrooms. Streak ordered medium rare and was exactly that! The balsamic glaze was a flavorful addition to a well cooked asparagus. The mushrooms were portioned lavishly and were a flavor explosion. We will certainly return hungry for more.“

“Best burgers, drinks and atmosphere in Lexington!!“

“Fun Irish pub, great charm and company!“

“Food was DELICIOUS!! We got the Kevin burger and it was fabulous, the chicken finger were so tender and juicy. they r cooked in their own special seasoning and r amazing. The bacon cheese fries were hot and perfectly seasoned!!! It was super cool environment ESPN affiliate radio station was there for the game!!! Can’t wait to go back!!! Staff was so nice!! Highly recommend!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“DJ en vivo, buena música y variedad de cervezas. Precios razonables.“

“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.“

“There are very few bars in Lexington that have specialty cocktails that compare to Belle’s! The history behind the building is intriguing! I spent my most recent birthday on their rooftop in a vip section that was delivered with respect and accuracy. Security has always made me feel safe if/when there have been males/females that were overly disrespectful. The staff is as attentive as possible, considering the high volume of costumers they have to serve. If you can handle a high volume bar, with a high standard for cocktails, service, and security, I highly recommend!“