Guidebook for Lexington
Food Scene
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveIt's so close and the coffee and donuts are fantastic!
This is one of my favorite restaurants in town. A hip spot that specializes in smoked meat. The salads and specials are fantastic, but I'm also a big fan of the poutine and the burger! Plenty of outdoor seating.
75 locals recommend
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StThis is one of my favorite restaurants in town. A hip spot that specializes in smoked meat. The salads and specials are fantastic, but I'm also a big fan of the poutine and the burger! Plenty of outdoor seating.
Great hole-in-the-wall food and bar near downtown. Try the grilled chicken sandwich or black bean burger!
16 locals recommend
Sidebar Grill
147 N LimestoneGreat hole-in-the-wall food and bar near downtown. Try the grilled chicken sandwich or black bean burger!
Sorella Gelateria
591 W Short StThe best gelato in town!
Cute and cozy restaurant serving locally sourced food-- a Lexington classic! A dream for vegetarians and vegans.
76 locals recommend
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StCute and cozy restaurant serving locally sourced food-- a Lexington classic! A dream for vegetarians and vegans.
Corto Lima
101 W Short StA new restaurant- I've heard nothing but good reviews.
Third Street Stuff
257 N LimestoneA funky and much loved coffe shop and cafe.
If you want to splurge on a special dinner- this is the spot! Or have dessert and cocktails on the rooftop patio.
74 locals recommend
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StIf you want to splurge on a special dinner- this is the spot! Or have dessert and cocktails on the rooftop patio.
Want to try REAL Kentucky fried chicken? Get some take out from Indi's.
7 locals recommend
Indi's Fast Food Restaurant
670 N BroadwayWant to try REAL Kentucky fried chicken? Get some take out from Indi's.
The Lexington Farmer's Market sets up in Cheapside on Saturday mornings until 1pm. A great chance to try local produce and purchase some honey, flowers, or pimento cheese to take home.
8 locals recommend
Cheapside
The Lexington Farmer's Market sets up in Cheapside on Saturday mornings until 1pm. A great chance to try local produce and purchase some honey, flowers, or pimento cheese to take home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wonderful selection of beer and bourbon + a beautiful bar. My favorite!
30 locals recommend
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneWonderful selection of beer and bourbon + a beautiful bar. My favorite!
Grab a cocktail and walk around the art gallery that's part of 21c/Lockbox.
20 locals recommend
Lockbox
167 W Main StGrab a cocktail and walk around the art gallery that's part of 21c/Lockbox.
A must if you want to try local craft beer! Plenty of seating.
152 locals recommend
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StA must if you want to try local craft beer! Plenty of seating.
Arts & Culture
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main StA fun contemporary art museum attached to a hotel.
Entertainment & Activities
A historic and independent/art film theater within walking distance!
67 locals recommend
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StA historic and independent/art film theater within walking distance!
Parks & Nature
Small but beautiful park near Transylvania University. The streets are lined with historic houses dating back to the mid-1800s-- one of which the current mayor lives in. Lexington's original Carnegie Library is located here too.
29 locals recommend
Gratz Park
250 W 3rd StSmall but beautiful park near Transylvania University. The streets are lined with historic houses dating back to the mid-1800s-- one of which the current mayor lives in. Lexington's original Carnegie Library is located here too.