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Bourbon Bars and Restaurants

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Sip and Savor at Kentucky’s Bourbon Bars and Restaurants to Enhance Your Spirited Celebration!

As the bourbon capital of the world, Kentucky deserves accolades for its remarkable bourbon bars and bourbon-related restaurants.These establishments are more than just places to savor a drink or a meal; they are gateways to the rich heritage and craftsmanship of bourbon. In the heart of this iconic state, you'll find bourbon bars boasting extensive selections of rare and exquisite whiskey, offering connoisseurs a chance to explore a spectrum of flavors. Meanwhile, bourbon-related restaurants craft culinary experiences that harmonize beautifully with the complex notes of bourbon, taking your taste buds on a captivating journey. Kentucky's commitment to celebrating bourbon culture through these venues is a testament to its status as a bourbon aficionado's paradise, where every sip and bite is a tribute to the art of whiskey-making. Cheers to Kentucky's enduring legacy as a haven for bourbon enthusiasts!

Amsden Bourbon Bar

The Amsden Bourbon Bar is a full service bar with over 100 bourbons, premium wine selection, specialty cocktails, domestic/import beers and local craft beers on tap.

Barn 8 Farm Restaurant and Bourbon Bar

Enjoy a new menu of seasonal selections created from produce grown on our farm, as well as other locally sourced and farm-raised products.

Barrel & Bond

We believe there are no bad bourbons…. only better ones. Our bourbon bar will be stocked from the spectrum of bourbon brands to offer something for everyone.

Beaumont Inn

Enjoy Kentucky's unique and historical home for lodging and dining at the Beaumont Inn and Old Owl Tavern. It includes centuries of hospitality and award-winning culinary experiences.

Belle’s Cocktail House

Belle’s Cocktail House is located in the heart of downtown Lexington. With three levels, including Lexington’s only rooftop bar, Belle’s can accommodate a variety of events.

Bluegrass Tavern

Traditional pub offering beer on tap, classic cocktails & a large selection of bourbon whiskeys.

Bourbon Barrel Tavern

Bourbon Bar with over 500 different bourbons and ryes in stock as well as a large selection of other spirits. We also have 28 craft beers on draft. Largest selection in the region!

Bourbon on Main

Located in beautiful Historic Downtown Frankfort on the Kentucky River, Bourbon on Main is the dream of Frankfort natives who love meeting new people and sharing their passion for bourbon culture and local food.

Bourbon on Rye

Located in the historic Ballroom Building on Main Street, Bourbon on Rye is a prohibition-era restaurant and bar in Lexington.

Bourbons Bistro

Louisville’s Award-Winning Neighborhood Bourbon Bar & Restaurant

Brendon’s Catch 23

Chef driven upscale seafood restaurant featuring prime seafood, steak, shellfish, and low country cuisine in a hip, modern and sophisticated fine dining venue.

Carlson’s Food and Drink

Carson’s was designed to engage all of your senses the moment you step through our doors. Make lasting memories with us and make your reservation today!

Doc Crow’s

In addition to our Southern-inspired menu and raw bar, Doc Crow's offers an extensive selection of bourbon, house-crafted cocktails, and an upscale bar program.

Freight House

Freight house aims to be a unique Kentucky dining experience, serving traditional southern flavors with a modern twist. through locally sourced meats and garden fare. We are a unique western Kentucky dining experience.

Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar

Do you want an authentic Kentucky bourbon experience, but don't have time for the trail? Then stop in here. A classical Louisville bourbon bar in a high-end hotel in the heart of downtown Louisville.

Justins’ House of Bourbon

We offer the largest and most diversified bourbon collection in the world.

Libby’s Southern Comfort

We are a casual bar/eatery located in the historic former home of Dixie Wholesale Grocery. Its newly restored atmosphere gives it a cool, modern-industrial vibe but with the comforts of home.

Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen

Soul-food joint offering Southern cooking & bourbon in upbeat digs with an antique bar & live music.

Merrick Inn

The Merrick Inn has been synonymous with genteel, Southern dining for more than 40 years. Join us to create lasting memories with your friends
and family.

Midway Café

the Midway Cafe is more than just a bar and restaurant. It is home to anyone who enters its doors, and in a home is family.

Neat Bourbon Bar and Bottle Shop

At Neat, you can see, feel, and taste the history of Kentucky, in the heart of bourbon country.

North of Bourbon

North of Bourbon blends Bourbon, Louisville, and New Orleans into a unique Southern experience.

OBC Kitchen

Old Bourbon County (OBC) is a local, chef-driven restaurant that houses an extremely rare bourbon collection, eclectic craft beer selection and extensive wine list.

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar

OKBB now features more than 700 different bourbons and 200 different American whiskeys. Added to this unparalleled selection is our collection of rare "dusty bottles" that we release from the OKBB bourbon vault from time to time.

Pin and Proof at the Omni Hotel

Bourbon and bowling. Share cocktails with friends and compete on our four professional bowling lanes as you indulge in the opulent and mysterious atmosphere that alluring havens enticed patrons with decades ago.

Proof on Main

Contemporary artwork & locally sourced Southern fare distinguish this airy, 21c Museum Hotel bar and eatery.

Purple Poulet

Purple Poulet is a southern bourbon bistro inspired by the cuisines of Charleston and New Orleans, with an infusion of Kentucky.

Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

Refined dining from award-winning menus. Repeal's menu showcases an array of oak-fired steaks and seafood, all to pair well with Repeal's extensive collection of 200+ spirits and specialty cocktails.

Revival Vintage Bottle Shop

This isn’t a museum. Nor is it a speakeasy. Revival merges Kentucky’s spirited history with a one-of-a-kind shopping and tasting experience. Are you ready to be moved by the spirits?

Richs Proper Food and Drink

Bringing the Proper Food and Drink to the Cov we Love. Rich’s specializes in creole and southern style fair ranging from Short Rib and Grits to Corn Fritters and the best Fish and Chips in all of Cincinnati.

Smoke Justis

Smoke Justis is an urban sports bar named after an urban legend, Walter “Smoke” Justis. This unique blend of casual and lounge space has created a vibe for everyone. Smooth bourbon, smoked meats.

The Brown Hotel Lobby Bar

From premier fine dining in the Lobby Bar & Grill, to the light and airy elegance of J. Graham’s Café, The Brown Hotel is home to Louisville’s most exceptional and memorable dining experiences.

The Globe Covington

We believe in being good neighbors and in sourcing locally as much as possible. The Globe offers a wide array of Kentucky and regional craft beers and spirits.

The Miller House

Upscale-casual restaurant & lounge housed in state landmark offering Southern-tinged American fare. Spirits is the cozy little bar under The Miller House with over 600 bourbons in stock.

The Old Talbot Tavern

Stay, dine and be entertained! Since the late 1700s, the Old Talbott Tavern, located in historic Bardstown on Court Square has provided shelter, food and drink to Kentucky travelers.

The Prohibition Bourbon Bar

The Prohibition Bourbon Bar at Newberry Bros. has the look and feel of a small prohibition-era speakeasy, and features the largest collection of thousands of bourbon and rye whiskeys.

The Rickhouse Restaurant and Lounge

The Rickhouse is a dining experience you won’t soon forget. Outstanding service, incredible drinks, extraordinary food. Like a barrel in the rickhouse, you’ll want to hang around for a while.

The Silver Dollar

300+ Kentucky bourbon & rye whiskeys, made-from-scratch Southern food, & classic honky tonk music.

Tousey House Tavern

Where southern hospitality and cuisine create an experience like no other.

Watch Hill Proper

An elevated bourbon and culinary experience.

Whiskey Bear

An award winning whiskey and cocktail bar, delicious stone-fired pizzas, salads, and more… under one roof in the heart of the Beaumont neighborhood.

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