Guidebook for Lexington
Drinks & Nightlife
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StGreat local brewery with an even better atomosphere
Local brewery specializing in German style brews. Also, many of the local food trucks frequent Blue Stallion
68 locals recommend
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StLocal brewery specializing in German style brews. Also, many of the local food trucks frequent Blue Stallion
In my opinion, the best local brewery in town in terms of beer. They offer many guest taps in addition to their own products.
68 locals recommend
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair AveIn my opinion, the best local brewery in town in terms of beer. They offer many guest taps in addition to their own products.
Arcadium Bar
574 N LimestoneGreat bar with retro arcade games and a quality beer selection.
Ethereal Brewing
1224 Manchester StCool brewery with an even better location. Best patio in town.
The Break Room
1178 Manchester StAnother cool (dive) bar on the Manchester St. corridor.
Next door to Ethereal. Great drinks and very cool location. Best patio in town?
80 locals recommend
Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetNext door to Ethereal. Great drinks and very cool location. Best patio in town?
One of the largest bourbon selections you'll ever see and Chris (bartender) is the best in town.
13 locals recommend
Bourbon on Rye
115 W Main StOne of the largest bourbon selections you'll ever see and Chris (bartender) is the best in town.
Harvey's recently had a major facelift completed. The bar has a very cool feel and then the patio outback makes you feel you're in a much larger city. Love what they've done and for brunch you can get $20 bottomless mimosas that you can share...
9 locals recommend
Harvey's Bar & Hugo's Ultralounge
200 W Main StHarvey's recently had a major facelift completed. The bar has a very cool feel and then the patio outback makes you feel you're in a much larger city. Love what they've done and for brunch you can get $20 bottomless mimosas that you can share...
Minglewood
159 N LimestoneGreat for a quick bite to eat or after dinner drinks
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National AveGreat beer selection and pizza
Food Scene
Considered by many to have the best brunch in town... Lucky for you, it's 300 ft away.
76 locals recommend
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StConsidered by many to have the best brunch in town... Lucky for you, it's 300 ft away.
Best donuts in town! My personal favorite is the cinnamon sugar
71 locals recommend
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon AveBest donuts in town! My personal favorite is the cinnamon sugar
Enjoy a great meal in this renovated 1800's building. Excellent decor and the food is pretty great too.
74 locals recommend
Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StEnjoy a great meal in this renovated 1800's building. Excellent decor and the food is pretty great too.
Coles 735 Main
735 E Main StIn my opinion, the best restaurant in Lexington.
The Tulip Bistro & Bar
355 Romany RdLittle out of the way but worth the drive.
Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY
401 W Main StAnother good pizza place within walking distance
Grab a late night slice here. The will be long but it's worth it.
27 locals recommend
Goodfellas Mill St
110 N Mill StGrab a late night slice here. The will be long but it's worth it.
El Rancho Tapatio
144 Burt RdBest Mexican in town
In the mood for something different? How about some West African cuisine?
10 locals recommend
Sav's Grill & West African Cuisine
630 East Main StreetIn the mood for something different? How about some West African cuisine?
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid AveCajun food with all the hot sauce you could want.
Josie's Restaurant
1973 Lexington RdAnother solid brunch option.
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester StIce cream for the kids while you enjoy your beer.
Great smoked meats and drinks. Another option for brunch as well.
75 locals recommend
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson StGreat smoked meats and drinks. Another option for brunch as well.
If you're addicted to Starbucks and don't want any local options, here is the closest.
30 locals recommend
Starbucks
325 W Main StIf you're addicted to Starbucks and don't want any local options, here is the closest.
Sidebar Grill
147 N LimestoneIt's a dive for sure... But a dive that has great food.
Corto Lima
101 W Short StBest margaritas in town!
Enjoy one of the most beautiful drives in KY and some of the best sandwiches around.
66 locals recommend
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery
3854 Old Frankfort PikeEnjoy one of the most beautiful drives in KY and some of the best sandwiches around.
The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson StreetAnother great restaurant that is only steps away
There's a new leader in the clubhouse for my favorite donuts in town... Frank's is wonderful and quite inexpensive. Highly recommend
Frank's Donuts
549 E Third StThere's a new leader in the clubhouse for my favorite donuts in town... Frank's is wonderful and quite inexpensive. Highly recommend
Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
114 Church StGreat little coffee shop that offers boozy drinks after 4
Best happy hour in town... 5-6:30 every day, half off all drinks (wine, bourbon, cocktails, you name it...) and appetizers.
29 locals recommend
Le Deauville
199 N LimestoneBest happy hour in town... 5-6:30 every day, half off all drinks (wine, bourbon, cocktails, you name it...) and appetizers.
Distilled at The Sire
157 Jefferson StWonderful food and a lovely patio that is only a block away
Pizza, oysters, breakfast bagels... Pearl's has it all and does it all very well
15 locals recommend
Pearl's
133 N LimestonePizza, oysters, breakfast bagels... Pearl's has it all and does it all very well
Local chain of steakhouses... Your best bet to catch a celebrity sighting in Lexington
54 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StLocal chain of steakhouses... Your best bet to catch a celebrity sighting in Lexington
Downtown sushi with a great bourbon selection. The karaage is excellent...
8 locals recommend
Buddha Lounge
109 N Mill StDowntown sushi with a great bourbon selection. The karaage is excellent...
Sister restaurant to Cole's and possibly the best reuben sandwich I've ever had (sorry Dad...)
24 locals recommend
Epping's on Eastside
264 Walton AveSister restaurant to Cole's and possibly the best reuben sandwich I've ever had (sorry Dad...)
Shopping
Get a bottle of wine and cheese from all over the world to take home. Also a great selection of regional and national craft beer.
37 locals recommend
Wine + Market
486 W 2nd StGet a bottle of wine and cheese from all over the world to take home. Also a great selection of regional and national craft beer.
Mulberry & Lime
216 N LimestoneCute boutique in the heart of downtown
Sightseeing
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyEntertainment & Activities
One of the most beautiful race tracks in the world and home to the 2015 Breeders Cup
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
One of the most beautiful race tracks in the world and home to the 2015 Breeders Cup
Commonwealth Stadium
Home of the the Kentucky Wildcats football team
Lexington's oldest movie theater. Gorgeous architecture and the only place to catch the popular indie movies
67 locals recommend
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StLexington's oldest movie theater. Gorgeous architecture and the only place to catch the popular indie movies
Everything Else
That huge, ugly building in the middle of downtown? That's the home of the 8 time national champion, Kentucky Wildcats basketball team
140 locals recommend
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StThat huge, ugly building in the middle of downtown? That's the home of the 8 time national champion, Kentucky Wildcats basketball team
Trailhead is off of Loudon, in the YMCA parking lot. About an 8 mile multi-use trail, ending at the KY Horse Park
11 locals recommend
Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailTrailhead is off of Loudon, in the YMCA parking lot. About an 8 mile multi-use trail, ending at the KY Horse Park
Essentials
Kroger
704 Euclid AveClosest grocery store