Guidebook for Lexington
Drinks & Nightlife
West Sixth Brewing
501 W 6th StBlue Stallion Brewing Co.
610 W 3rd StEthereal Brewing
1224 Manchester StThis brewery is in the Fabulous Distillery District.
This is a fabulous walkable live music venue for small to medium size bands.
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Manchester Music Hall
899 Manchester StThis is a fabulous walkable live music venue for small to medium size bands.
Fabulous small venue for Live Music. They also have an arcade and delicious food truck.
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The Burl
375 Thompson RdFabulous small venue for Live Music. They also have an arcade and delicious food truck.
The Green Lantern
497 W 3rd StAn eclectic dive bar on Jefferson Street.
This is a great place to get a drink. Very eclectic drink menu and great vibe.
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Ona
108 Church StreetThis is a great place to get a drink. Very eclectic drink menu and great vibe.
Food Scene
doodles breakfast and lunch
262 N LimestonePies & Pints - Lexington, KY
401 W Main StTony's is one of the best restaurant's in downtown. Always crowded. A reservation is recommended. Walkable from the house!
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Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main StTony's is one of the best restaurant's in downtown. Always crowded. A reservation is recommended. Walkable from the house!
Starbucks
325 W Main StCrank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester StStella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StA Lexington favorite. They have a beautiful rooftop outdoor terrace. Reservations are recommended.
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Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StA Lexington favorite. They have a beautiful rooftop outdoor terrace. Reservations are recommended.
Latin-Inspired restaurant downtown that has the best food and margaritas.
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Corto Lima
101 W Short StLatin-Inspired restaurant downtown that has the best food and margaritas.
This restaurant is a short walk from our house to Jefferson Street. A great place for a nice dinner.
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Distilled at The Sire
157 Jefferson StThis restaurant is a short walk from our house to Jefferson Street. A great place for a nice dinner.
This restaurant has the best back courtyard! The food is great. Very casual and close walking distance to the house.
The Goose Lexington
170 Jefferson StreetThis restaurant has the best back courtyard! The food is great. Very casual and close walking distance to the house.
I love going to the Distillery District and getting a slice of Goodfella's pizza. The building is historic and the outdoor seating is on the Town Branch Creek.
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Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetI love going to the Distillery District and getting a slice of Goodfella's pizza. The building is historic and the outdoor seating is on the Town Branch Creek.
This is a walkable Jefferson Street restaurant perfect for a nice dinner. They have a beautiful fireplace in the fall and winter which makes for a cozy, romantic spot.
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The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson StreetThis is a walkable Jefferson Street restaurant perfect for a nice dinner. They have a beautiful fireplace in the fall and winter which makes for a cozy, romantic spot.
Great Steakhouse and excellent service. Reservations are always recommended. We love sitting in the bar or patio.,
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
101 W Vine StGreat Steakhouse and excellent service. Reservations are always recommended. We love sitting in the bar or patio.,
Manchester Coffee Co.
903 Manchester StArts & Culture
Mary Todd Lincoln House
578 W Main StLexington Children's Theatre
418 W Short StLexington Opera House
401 W Short StLexington Convention Center Heritage Hall
Parks & Nature
Triangle Park
400 W Main StThoroughbred Park
100 Midland AveRaven Run
Raven Run is a wonder place for a day hike just outside of Lexington.
We are 15-20 minutes or about 8 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park.
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyWe are 15-20 minutes or about 8 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park.
Shopping
The Square
401 W Main StEvery Saturday morning at Tandy Centennial Park in the middle of downtown. Open April through October. A great walk on a nice day.
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Lexington Farmers Market
399 W Short StEvery Saturday morning at Tandy Centennial Park in the middle of downtown. Open April through October. A great walk on a nice day.
Entertainment & Activities
Town Branch Distillery
401 Cross StJames E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester StBarrel House Distilling Co
1200 Manchester StWe are walking distance to any UK basketball game and concert at Rupp.
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Rupp Arena
430 W Vine StWe are walking distance to any UK basketball game and concert at Rupp.
This historic theatre is a fun place to see a movie. They have special events like concerts there at times as well.
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Kentucky Theatre
214 E Main StThis historic theatre is a fun place to see a movie. They have special events like concerts there at times as well.
Essentials
VisitLEX is our local Visitor Center located in the old courthouse in the middle of downtown.
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Lexington Visitors Center
215 W Main StVisitLEX is our local Visitor Center located in the old courthouse in the middle of downtown.