Guidebook for Lexington

Michelle
Guidebook for Lexington

Food Scene

Burgers and beers. This pub has been around a long time. Famous for the O round, an awesome burger. Good place to watch a game or listen to some live music at night.
9 locals recommend
Lynagh's Irish Pub
384 Woodland Ave
9 locals recommend
Burgers and beers. This pub has been around a long time. Famous for the O round, an awesome burger. Good place to watch a game or listen to some live music at night.
Great cajun food and beers, too!
47 locals recommend
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid Ave
47 locals recommend
Great cajun food and beers, too!
Fresh baked bagels. Open for breakfast at 7am.
23 locals recommend
Great Bagel & Bakery
396 Woodland Ave
23 locals recommend
Fresh baked bagels. Open for breakfast at 7am.
Old staple. Bar with good bar food and a decent patio. Lots of character and characters. Has a jukebox and comfy couches. Love the fried mushrooms and horsey sauce. Serve food late.
21 locals recommend
Charlie Brown's Restaurant
816 Euclid Ave
21 locals recommend
Old staple. Bar with good bar food and a decent patio. Lots of character and characters. Has a jukebox and comfy couches. Love the fried mushrooms and horsey sauce. Serve food late.
Upstairs from Charlie Brown's, this place is easy to miss. Although there are better mexican joints around town, I hear this one uses fresh ingredients and homemade salsa.
Buenos Nachos Mexican Kitchen
818 Euclid Avenue
Upstairs from Charlie Brown's, this place is easy to miss. Although there are better mexican joints around town, I hear this one uses fresh ingredients and homemade salsa.
New gastropub completely renovated. Was a nightclub for many years changing names and themes constantly. The new owners also own The Village Idiot downtown, which has done very well, both very meaty.
15 locals recommend
Bear & The Butcher
815 Euclid Ave
15 locals recommend
New gastropub completely renovated. Was a nightclub for many years changing names and themes constantly. The new owners also own The Village Idiot downtown, which has done very well, both very meaty.
Open for Breakfast! Actually, they serve breakfast all day starting at 8 along with lunch and dinner including some Kentucky favorites such as fried green tomatoes and hot browns. You can build your own salad or pasta. Michelle's favorite is the spinach salad with strawberries, feta, and a scoop of chicken salad on top.
39 locals recommend
Josie's Restaurant
1973 Lexington Rd
39 locals recommend
Open for Breakfast! Actually, they serve breakfast all day starting at 8 along with lunch and dinner including some Kentucky favorites such as fried green tomatoes and hot browns. You can build your own salad or pasta. Michelle's favorite is the spinach salad with strawberries, feta, and a scoop of chicken salad on top.
Good option for vegetarians. They have meat, too. Known for their lunch buffet, they also offer a full menu and dinner.
9 locals recommend
Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant
837 Chevy Chase Pl
9 locals recommend
Good option for vegetarians. They have meat, too. Known for their lunch buffet, they also offer a full menu and dinner.
Popping up when the hot chicken trend hit, this joint offers different levels of spice, tasty country style sides, and a variety of beers.
8 locals recommend
Joella's Hot Chicken
101 Cochran Rd
8 locals recommend
Popping up when the hot chicken trend hit, this joint offers different levels of spice, tasty country style sides, and a variety of beers.
Serving up locally sourced southern cuisine since 1973, Alfalfa's has been the go to spot for vegetarians and vegans for as long as I can remember. Of course, they have meat dishes, too. Also, known for their awesome brunch menu offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
13 locals recommend
Alfalfa
141 E Main St
13 locals recommend
Serving up locally sourced southern cuisine since 1973, Alfalfa's has been the go to spot for vegetarians and vegans for as long as I can remember. Of course, they have meat dishes, too. Also, known for their awesome brunch menu offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
New local joint where the famous A La Lucie's used to be, offering up local flavor with fresh ingredients. Cool atmosphere and dog friendly. Great specials like Taco Tuesdays.
18 locals recommend
Minglewood
159 N Limestone
18 locals recommend
New local joint where the famous A La Lucie's used to be, offering up local flavor with fresh ingredients. Cool atmosphere and dog friendly. Great specials like Taco Tuesdays.
Great local spot offering breakfast, lung, and dinner. Southern cuisine featuring local favorites.
36 locals recommend
Winchell's Restaurant & Bar
348 Southland Dr
36 locals recommend
Great local spot offering breakfast, lung, and dinner. Southern cuisine featuring local favorites.

Drinks & Nightlife

Open late! Late nite food. Live music. Lots of local rock and punk bands.
Best Friend Bar
500 Euclid Ave
Open late! Late nite food. Live music. Lots of local rock and punk bands.
Oldest bar in Lexington. It is a tradition. No hoity toity drinks here, but lots of flavor. Usually a band on the weekends.
13 locals recommend
Chevy Chase Inn
833 Euclid Ave
13 locals recommend
Oldest bar in Lexington. It is a tradition. No hoity toity drinks here, but lots of flavor. Usually a band on the weekends.
Another oldie but goodie. No live music but one of those super fancy jukeboxes that also takes candid pics. The bartenders here never leave.
The Rosebud Bar
121 N Mill St
Another oldie but goodie. No live music but one of those super fancy jukeboxes that also takes candid pics. The bartenders here never leave.
A gem hidden in Rupp Arena's mini mall, this is a classic bar with a grille and like 20 pool tables plus shuffleboard. There is a swanky private room with TVs, leather couches, pool tables, booths, and a card table. It is the place to go during UK basketball season when it is a madhouse. The rest of the year it's pretty quiet.
Yesterday's Billiards
410 W Vine St
A gem hidden in Rupp Arena's mini mall, this is a classic bar with a grille and like 20 pool tables plus shuffleboard. There is a swanky private room with TVs, leather couches, pool tables, booths, and a card table. It is the place to go during UK basketball season when it is a madhouse. The rest of the year it's pretty quiet.
Full of Irish flavor and horse racing lore with a great patio out back. You may acquire the perfectly poured Guinness along with other traditional drinks with a bag of Tato's. Mary's favorite is a pint of half Magner's and half Guinness, some call it a Poor Man's Black Velvet, a Black Velvet being champagne and Guinness. It can get pretty wacky on the weekends!
24 locals recommend
McCarthy's Irish Bar
117 S Upper St
24 locals recommend
Full of Irish flavor and horse racing lore with a great patio out back. You may acquire the perfectly poured Guinness along with other traditional drinks with a bag of Tato's. Mary's favorite is a pint of half Magner's and half Guinness, some call it a Poor Man's Black Velvet, a Black Velvet being champagne and Guinness. It can get pretty wacky on the weekends!
Located in the historic distillery district, they sponsor local and national acts. Drinks can be a bit pricy but ticket prices are reasonable.
24 locals recommend
Manchester Music Hall
899 Manchester St
24 locals recommend
Located in the historic distillery district, they sponsor local and national acts. Drinks can be a bit pricy but ticket prices are reasonable.
Music club offering up indie and jam bands. Full bar and extensive beer selection.
8 locals recommend
Cosmic Charlie's
105 W Loudon Ave
8 locals recommend
Music club offering up indie and jam bands. Full bar and extensive beer selection.
New New Orleans style bar featuring live jazz acts.
Creaux
310 W Short St
New New Orleans style bar featuring live jazz acts.
Named after the famous Lexington madam, Belle Brezing, this quaint spot offers handcrafted cocktails and a solid bourbon selection, as well as rooftop views.
37 locals recommend
Belles Cocktail House
156 Market St
37 locals recommend
Named after the famous Lexington madam, Belle Brezing, this quaint spot offers handcrafted cocktails and a solid bourbon selection, as well as rooftop views.
Always a good time at this old staple. 3 bars, lounge, large dance floor, regular drag shows.
12 locals recommend
The Bar Complex
224 E Main St
12 locals recommend
Always a good time at this old staple. 3 bars, lounge, large dance floor, regular drag shows.
A popular restaurant and bar offering over a hundred beers and volleyball courts.
24 locals recommend
Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube
411 Southland Dr
24 locals recommend
A popular restaurant and bar offering over a hundred beers and volleyball courts.

Arts & Culture

246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
246 locals recommend
Black Box Theater and art gallery offering exhibitions and various events. https://www.facebook.com/DACLexington/
11 locals recommend
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
141 E Main St
11 locals recommend
Black Box Theater and art gallery offering exhibitions and various events. https://www.facebook.com/DACLexington/
67 locals recommend
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main St
67 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Downtown historic district featuring a local park, famous residential houses, and GratzPark. Inn. https://myoldkentuckyroadtrip.com/2011/09/15/a-walk-in-the-park-gratz-park-history/
29 locals recommend
Gratz Park
250 W 3rd St
29 locals recommend
Downtown historic district featuring a local park, famous residential houses, and GratzPark. Inn. https://myoldkentuckyroadtrip.com/2011/09/15/a-walk-in-the-park-gratz-park-history/

Shopping

34 locals recommend
Lexington Farmers Market
399 W Short St
34 locals recommend