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Classic diner food, with a twist! Don’t be deceived by its outward appearance – within the drugstore lies one of Lexingtons best kept secrets! Keep your eyes peeled for frequent customers Joe B. Hall, John Calipari, and other notable UK coaches and players.
Wheeler Pharmacy
336 Romany Rd
Classic diner food, with a twist! Don’t be deceived by its outward appearance – within the drugstore lies one of Lexingtons best kept secrets! Keep your eyes peeled for frequent customers Joe B. Hall, John Calipari, and other notable UK coaches and players.
A Southern brunch with all the fixins. Order the goetta. Thank me later.
39 locals recommend
Josie's Restaurant
1973 Lexington Rd
39 locals recommend
A Southern brunch with all the fixins. Order the goetta. Thank me later.
Fresh out of the oven. Leaves all other donuts in the dust. Believe it.
71 locals recommend
North Lime Coffee & Donuts
101 W Loudon Ave
71 locals recommend
Fresh out of the oven. Leaves all other donuts in the dust. Believe it.
The best BBQ in the tri-county area. It might not look like much, but don't be mistaken: This place is the real deal. Go early or they'll be sold out of the brisket!
36 locals recommend
Blue Door Smokehouse
226 Walton Ave
36 locals recommend
The best BBQ in the tri-county area. It might not look like much, but don't be mistaken: This place is the real deal. Go early or they'll be sold out of the brisket!
The best meal in the city, hands down. Make a reservation, especially for brunch or dinner!
106 locals recommend
Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main St
106 locals recommend
The best meal in the city, hands down. Make a reservation, especially for brunch or dinner!
Sports bar atmosphere with great food. Splurge and get the waffle fries, or better yet, the Irish nachos!
6 locals recommend
Shamrock Bar & Grille
154 Patchen Dr
6 locals recommend
Sports bar atmosphere with great food. Splurge and get the waffle fries, or better yet, the Irish nachos!
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH. Look no further. Nirvana.
BabyCakes Cupcakes
1616 Liberty Rd
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH. Look no further. Nirvana.
Craft ice cream that is OUT OF THIS WORLD
59 locals recommend
Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester St
59 locals recommend
Craft ice cream that is OUT OF THIS WORLD
Beautiful drive, no further than driving to the south side of Lexington, plus it's located in a historic ice house (awesome). Enjoy a short walk to My Old Kentucky Foam or a short drive to Country Boy's Georgetown location.
26 locals recommend
Local Feed
214 S Water St
26 locals recommend
Beautiful drive, no further than driving to the south side of Lexington, plus it's located in a historic ice house (awesome). Enjoy a short walk to My Old Kentucky Foam or a short drive to Country Boy's Georgetown location.
Don't pass on the Griff Burger, or any seasonal side item, for that matter
76 locals recommend
Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson St
76 locals recommend
Don't pass on the Griff Burger, or any seasonal side item, for that matter
The best bottomless mimosa brunch. On Saturday and Sunday get there right as they open or you’ll be waiting
75 locals recommend
County Club Restaurant
555 Jefferson St
75 locals recommend
The best bottomless mimosa brunch. On Saturday and Sunday get there right as they open or you’ll be waiting
The best burger in downtown Lexington since 1985. Strike up a conversation with the owner, Jim (he’s always there), and don’t skimp on the baked potato and chili bar!
8 locals recommend
Sawyer's Downtown
140 W Main St
8 locals recommend
The best burger in downtown Lexington since 1985. Strike up a conversation with the owner, Jim (he’s always there), and don’t skimp on the baked potato and chili bar!
The definition of a hole in the wall, with some of the best country cooking you've ever had. Most locals don't even know this place exists and it looks like a shady bar from the road. Don't underestimate this place.
8 locals recommend
Thoroughbred Restaurant
1483 Leestown Rd
8 locals recommend
The definition of a hole in the wall, with some of the best country cooking you've ever had. Most locals don't even know this place exists and it looks like a shady bar from the road. Don't underestimate this place.
Another sports bar atmosphere with decent food. Not many sports bars can boast that.
7 locals recommend
O’Neill’s
2051 Richmond Rd
7 locals recommend
Another sports bar atmosphere with decent food. Not many sports bars can boast that.
On the popular and convenient Jefferson Street corridor is possibly the best (and least known) patio in Lexington
44 locals recommend
Grey Goose
170 Jefferson St
44 locals recommend
On the popular and convenient Jefferson Street corridor is possibly the best (and least known) patio in Lexington
THE BEST Cajun food in town, in my opinion, and the nicest staff. Get it to go and enjoy at the The Beer Trappe next door.
47 locals recommend
Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid Ave
47 locals recommend
THE BEST Cajun food in town, in my opinion, and the nicest staff. Get it to go and enjoy at the The Beer Trappe next door.
A campus CLASSIC in an old church. Order the 18" breadstick and soak in the garlicky goodness
31 locals recommend
Joe Bologna's
120 W Maxwell St
31 locals recommend
A campus CLASSIC in an old church. Order the 18" breadstick and soak in the garlicky goodness

Drink

TIE for best happy hour!
29 locals recommend
Le Deauville
199 N Limestone
29 locals recommend
TIE for best happy hour!
TIE for best happy hour!
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
105 Summit At Fritz Farm
TIE for best happy hour!
Craving a fancy cocktail with an uptown feel?
9 locals recommend
West Main Crafting Co
135 W Main St
9 locals recommend
Craving a fancy cocktail with an uptown feel?
If you need a nearby nightcap, this is the place.
6 locals recommend
The Tulip Bistro & Bar
355 Romany Rd
6 locals recommend
If you need a nearby nightcap, this is the place.
TIE for best downtown nightlife!
24 locals recommend
Parlay Social
249 W Short St
24 locals recommend
TIE for best downtown nightlife!
TIE for best downtown nightlife! They have a rooftop bar, and therefore a slight edge over the competition.
37 locals recommend
Belles Cocktail House
156 Market St
37 locals recommend
TIE for best downtown nightlife! They have a rooftop bar, and therefore a slight edge over the competition.
Neighborhood hole-in-the-wall bar (and lively karaoke)
Chinoe Pub
Chinoe Road
Neighborhood hole-in-the-wall bar (and lively karaoke)
Local owner, seriously stout coffee. Country Boy even has a beer collaboration with them: Nate's Coffee Stout. Fitting.
Nate's Coffee
125 Cheapside
Local owner, seriously stout coffee. Country Boy even has a beer collaboration with them: Nate's Coffee Stout. Fitting.
Good for a nightcap and some interesting people watching. Grab a GIANT Goodfella's Pizza from the original location across Mill Street and enjoy it at the bar, or grab a drink while you wait for your pizza. Either way, sit and stay awhile.
The Rosebud Bar
121 N Mill St
Good for a nightcap and some interesting people watching. Grab a GIANT Goodfella's Pizza from the original location across Mill Street and enjoy it at the bar, or grab a drink while you wait for your pizza. Either way, sit and stay awhile.
Smaller craft beer hangout with great events and downtown proximity to restaurants. Check out the newly-added coffee bar and deli!
Gather on Main
233 E Main St
Smaller craft beer hangout with great events and downtown proximity to restaurants. Check out the newly-added coffee bar and deli!
Get some Bourbon 'n Toulouse then check out the amazing bottle selection or enjoy a craft draft!
32 locals recommend
The Beer Trappe
811 Euclid Ave
32 locals recommend
Get some Bourbon 'n Toulouse then check out the amazing bottle selection or enjoy a craft draft!

Breweries

Grab some grub while you’re there, Rolling Oven pizza is located inside BOTH taprooms!
48 locals recommend
Mirror Twin Brewing
725 National Ave
48 locals recommend
Grab some grub while you’re there, Rolling Oven pizza is located inside BOTH taprooms!
Actually a CIDERY, but they have a great selection of draft beer, too!
22 locals recommend
Pivot Brewing
1400 Delaware Ave
22 locals recommend
Actually a CIDERY, but they have a great selection of draft beer, too!
Hidden gem in the heart of the emerging NoLi district
22 locals recommend
Rock House Brewing
119 Luigart Ct
22 locals recommend
Hidden gem in the heart of the emerging NoLi district
Hiding in plain sight near campus, they have a tiny taproom but a great assortment of patio games and food trucks!
68 locals recommend
Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair Ave
68 locals recommend
Hiding in plain sight near campus, they have a tiny taproom but a great assortment of patio games and food trucks!
If you find yourself eating at Local Feed or checking out My Old Kentucky Foam, be sure to check out the regions largest (and newest) taproom, a stone's throw away from the largest Toyota production facility in the world!
13 locals recommend
Country Boy Brewery
101 Innovation Wy
13 locals recommend
If you find yourself eating at Local Feed or checking out My Old Kentucky Foam, be sure to check out the regions largest (and newest) taproom, a stone's throw away from the largest Toyota production facility in the world!
Grab some grup while you’re there, Smithtown Seafood is located adjacent to the taproom.
152 locals recommend
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th St
152 locals recommend
Grab some grup while you’re there, Smithtown Seafood is located adjacent to the taproom.
Grab lunch from Dad’s Sandwiches, located inside the brewery.
68 locals recommend
Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd St
68 locals recommend
Grab lunch from Dad’s Sandwiches, located inside the brewery.
On the weekends they usually feature IPJ Cuban food inside, and food trucks throughout the week!
Fusion Brewing
1170 Manchester St
On the weekends they usually feature IPJ Cuban food inside, and food trucks throughout the week!
Ask for Kelley or Zach. Tell 'em Morgan sent ya. Second location coming soon to downtown.
53 locals recommend
Ethereal Brewing
1224 Manchester St
53 locals recommend
Ask for Kelley or Zach. Tell 'em Morgan sent ya. Second location coming soon to downtown.
Lexington is now home to not one, but TWO cideries, and this one is in the awesome Distillery District. Do not miss.
Wise Bird Cider Co.
1170 Manchester St
Lexington is now home to not one, but TWO cideries, and this one is in the awesome Distillery District. Do not miss.

Wineries

Beautiful drive through the heart of horse country, and they sell a soft cheese (made with their white wine) that is to DIE for!
32 locals recommend
Talon Winery & Vineyards
7086 Tates Creek Rd
32 locals recommend
Beautiful drive through the heart of horse country, and they sell a soft cheese (made with their white wine) that is to DIE for!
Pure class.
19 locals recommend
Jean Farris Winery & Bistro
6825 Old Richmond Rd
19 locals recommend
Pure class.
Check their website or social media before you go - lots of lively music during the warmer months and on weekends!
36 locals recommend
Equus Run Vineyards
1280 Moores Mill Rd
36 locals recommend
Check their website or social media before you go - lots of lively music during the warmer months and on weekends!

Distilleries

This tour is a 2-for-1 because they are also a brewery (Kentucky Ale)!
79 locals recommend
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross St
79 locals recommend
This tour is a 2-for-1 because they are also a brewery (Kentucky Ale)!
The entire grounds used to belong to the distillery, which was only re-opened to the public in 2018.
41 locals recommend
James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester St
41 locals recommend
The entire grounds used to belong to the distillery, which was only re-opened to the public in 2018.
Nicest folks in the Distillery District! It's a short tour but a GREAT gift shop and awesome restaurant (Elkhorn Tavern).
18 locals recommend
Barrel House Distilling Co
1200 Manchester St
18 locals recommend
Nicest folks in the Distillery District! It's a short tour but a GREAT gift shop and awesome restaurant (Elkhorn Tavern).

Attractions & Recreation

A blast from your 80’s past! Take quarters because pinball, skeeball, and video games await!
73 locals recommend
The Burl
375 Thompson Rd
73 locals recommend
A blast from your 80’s past! Take quarters because pinball, skeeball, and video games await!
A minor league baseball team with all the fixins'. Season runs April-August, and most weekend games end with fireworks! Check milb.com/Lexington for schedule
10 locals recommend
Lexington Legends
207 Legends Ln
10 locals recommend
A minor league baseball team with all the fixins'. Season runs April-August, and most weekend games end with fireworks! Check milb.com/Lexington for schedule
If you're craving that thrill-seeking lumberjack experience
16 locals recommend
Battle Axes, LLC
164 Manchester St
16 locals recommend
If you're craving that thrill-seeking lumberjack experience
An old school movie-going experience in an ornate retired theater. Be sure to check out Casual Pint (across the street) before or after the show!
67 locals recommend
Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main St
67 locals recommend
An old school movie-going experience in an ornate retired theater. Be sure to check out Casual Pint (across the street) before or after the show!
Race against the clock in a number of challenges! Reservations required.
17 locals recommend
Breakout Games - Lexington
309 N Ashland Ave
17 locals recommend
Race against the clock in a number of challenges! Reservations required.
Some of the biggest and funniest names in comedy frequent this humble little establishment. 1-drink minimum purchase required.
11 locals recommend
Comedy Off Broadway
161 Lexington Green Cir
11 locals recommend
Some of the biggest and funniest names in comedy frequent this humble little establishment. 1-drink minimum purchase required.
THE authentic Thoroughbred racing Kentucky experience! Meets only take place for 3 weeks each April and October (check Keeneland.com for schedule), but it’s a beautiful drive, and there’s a Kentucky Castle (230 Pisgah Pike) just a stone’s throw away!
246 locals recommend
Keeneland Race Track station
246 locals recommend
THE authentic Thoroughbred racing Kentucky experience! Meets only take place for 3 weeks each April and October (check Keeneland.com for schedule), but it’s a beautiful drive, and there’s a Kentucky Castle (230 Pisgah Pike) just a stone’s throw away!
Fridays & Saturdays from May – September
Lakeside Live
161 Lexington Green Cir
Fridays & Saturdays from May – September
Thursday Night Live every week from April-October
Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park
251 W Main St
Thursday Night Live every week from April-October
Big Band & Jazz every Tuesday evening in May/June
Moondance Amphitheater
1152 Monarch St
Big Band & Jazz every Tuesday evening in May/June
Big Band & Jazz every Tuesday evening in July/August
Ecton Park
956 Turkey Foot Rd
Big Band & Jazz every Tuesday evening in July/August
For serious bourbon connoisseurs only
9 locals recommend
Justins' House of Bourbon
601 W Main St
9 locals recommend
For serious bourbon connoisseurs only
It's an honest-to-God (non-Medieval) castle! Check it out for dinner, rooftop yoga, and special events
60 locals recommend
The Kentucky Castle
230 Pisgah Pike
60 locals recommend
It's an honest-to-God (non-Medieval) castle! Check it out for dinner, rooftop yoga, and special events

Parks & Preserves

86 locals recommend
Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore Rd
86 locals recommend
Arboretum Bike Path
Arboretum Bike Path
43 locals recommend
McConnell Springs
416 Rebmann Ln
43 locals recommend