Mouthwatering Beer Bar in Lexington

Off the Rails Tasting Room and Wine Depot

★★★★★ 5 (37) • $$

"We found this place on a random Tuesday night in December of last year and have been coming back ever since. The owners Kenny and Denise are so down to earth and greet us by name every time we come in. Megan is always bartending and has the best recommendations. We feel like family when we come in for a visit. They have a great selection of draft beers from local breweries including Gallant Fox and West 6th. The flights come in a set of 4 on a cute train track stand to fit the theme of the establishment name. They also have two frozen drinks, a wine slushee and a bourbon slushee. Both are amazing. They also serve food and snacks such as pulled pork sandwiches with chips, nachos, pretzel bites with cheese dipping sauce, and charcuterie boards. Every week they do trivia on Tuesdays and Singo (Bingo with songs) on Wednesdays. I've since moved away from the area and will greatly miss this place. It is one of my favorite places to go out for a casual drink. Please stop by and check this place out - I guarantee you'll have a great time!"

Rolling Oven

★★★★☆ 4.1 (97)

"Good food made by a trustworthy team that wants to make their clientele happy and will work hard to get your order right and timely to your table. Rolling Oven does a fine job of preparing pizzeria based items along with typical appetizers. Should there be an issue, they're quick to work to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. They have a friendly, efficient staff located in both buildings at the National ave. location in Lexington. Prices are typical for pizzeria places."

1861 Public House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (22)

"What's not to share?Food was great with numerous options for pizza not to mention the wings. Man o man, let's add some outstanding beer selections as well. 20 taps available from all over the states. Top this with a warm welcome and great service, it is a keeper. We will return."

Victoria Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (110) • $$

"I secretly wanted to keep this little Mexican restaurant to myself, but I believe good food is meant to be shared. The quality of the food at this restaurant is top notch and super authentic. The green verde sauce is 100. Food came out quickly and was full of fresh ingredients. Portions were very generous and the service was efficient. The restrooms are clean, which is not always the case with small local restaurants. I'd certainly come back!"

Shamrock Bar & Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (156) • $

"It rocks! I love their O rounds and chips !Have been going there for over 20 years and have never had a bad meal"

Mad Paddle Brewstillery

★★★★★ 4.7 (46)

"I really enjoyed this place! Lots of drink and food options for patrons of all ages. Games available. Tons of space. We were there on a Thursday night and there was live music out on the patio. Several different beers on tap. We had a few flights to try all the different ones. They have a juicy IPA that was my favorite.The pizza flavors are very different! We tried the doritos taco pizza (6/10), the garlic honey chicken pizza (8/10), and the mac and cheese sausage pizza (8/10). We enjoyed all of the pizzas we tried. Its nice that you can just get personal sizes and try a few. The waitress was telling us that the Sweet Piggy is one of their best sellers. We will have to try that when we go back. The people were all very nice. The space is an old feed facility. It is very cool. This is a perfect place to come after a long day of hiking at Clifty Falls!"

Portsmouth Brewing Company

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (88) • $$

"Steak, pizza, lots of other choices. Everything I have tried there has been excellent. Building is amazing with lots of history, makes for an interesting dinner. Service was good and without issues, dining areas are spread out and did have to seek attention one time, but they were very busy."

Benson Marina Boat Dock

★★★★☆ 4.4 (39) • $$

"Great little dive bar and the burgers were amazing. Friendly staff, sets right on the river. Looks a little sketchy when you first roll up, but glad I went on in. Perfect little hidden gem. Great atmosphere, great drink selections and awesome food. I highly recommend the burgers!!"

Coals Artisan Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.9 (262) • $$

"I feel like sometimes coals doesn't get the credit it deserves or it gets overlooked (guilty!), but dang every time I come here I am not disappointed. I am a big fan of a pizza crust done right, and Coals crust always hits the mark. They're always perfectly cooked, service is great, and there's a variety of excellent pizza options whether you're a classic pepperoni toppings kind of person or feeling slightly adventurous. We came here for pizza week and I'm so glad we did, because it reminded me I need to come here more! I got the St Matthews pizza - SO good!! Also, my friend is celiac and they have gluten free crust options, which is MEGA bonus points in my book! Not enough restaurants are prepared to accommodate for celiac disease, so we love to see the inclusive menu options!"

Madeira Inn

★★★★☆ 4.1 (13) • $

"We stopped in on Saturday afternoon to get some German food and relax before heading back north.Yelp, I am disappoint - their kitchen is closed on Saturday! Saddest face ever. The bartender was nice and commiserated with us, and we drank our beers and watched some basketball. Comfy vibe, very lived-in place. Obviously a well-loved dive bar. Maybe we'll be back when the kitchen is open."

Hollys Pour House

★★★★★ 4.6 (26) • $

"Great atmosphere and food was amazing. We had cheeseburgers & fries!! If you're looking for friendly service & good food you should stop by. It's not fancy, it's a bar/restaurant but it was great!!"

Ten 20 Craft Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (9)

"Very good brewery with a extremely nice outdoor sitting area. The IPA I had was terrific."

Chinkapin Brewing

★★★★★ 4.8 (20)

"This is a must visit! Great beer and flavorful pizzas. The wings are amazing! I have celiac and the cauliflower crust hasn't bothered me. Good date night place! The ciders are great and I'm not even a regular drinker."

The Hannaford

★★★★☆ 4.3 (54) • $$

"The Hannaford isn't just a bar, it's a community. With fantastic staff who remembers your drink or choice, a delicious seasonal menu, and cozy indoor and outdoor seating, it's become my go-to spot for celebrations or just a night out. The atmosphere is welcoming and every visit is an opportunity to make new friends. Cheers to the Hannaford for always making me feel right at home!"

Joe’s Cock & Bull

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Jukebox, excellent ventilation system as a smoking bar, friendly bartender & locals, keno, TV's, decor is very nice & overall a great location. Love Kenny the bartender, Denny the owner, Jean, Dan & Robert. Stopped in & shocked it's not on Yelp. Very happy to find this gem of a hidden bar. I highly recommend it as there nothing in this town."

Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (239) • $$

"The pizza and beer pairings are incredible and the service is great with a little room for improvement on speed but overall a great time no matter if you're there by yourself or with a huge group. Live music was the cherry on top!"

Holy Grale

★★★★☆ 4.3 (569) • $$

"am giving you my 9.5 year review...you read that right, I've been going here for roughly 9 years. Overall it's kinda gone down hill. Pre-covid it has THE BEST food and atmosphere. The inside was somewhat dark but had a lot of character and avoided the cookie cutter "upscale beer and food" look. They had a chef that made ridiculously good vegetarian AND burgers. This chef ended up moving to Chicago per the waitstaff. I asked because a few months after their departure you could see it and taste it in the menu so I knew something changed. Their peak was 2014-2019 for overall creativity and menu execution; meaning not only did the menu read amazingly but the execution on the menu was perfect. Flavor and texture didn't hint to being overcooked or over seasoned.Covid came and went and now the inside is light mauve with an over indexed "holy" look. The music is ....not sure, random aged pop? Food is disappointing. It's not bad by any means but it's not as good as it could be. Pasta dishes are overcooked, drenched in oil often, and too salty. Flavor comes from the food not kosher salt solely. We don't go here often especially after our last visit a few months ago but I hope their cooks and chefs continue to improve with experience.If you're a newcomer you might not notice and that's fine because blindfolded, it's not that bad. But if you knew you know, it's not anywhere close to where it used to be."

The Hall Coffee & Social Club

★★★★★ 4.8 (20)

"Great coffee, great food, and wonderful atmosphere. Owners are so friendly and are lovely about allowing us to host our book club there!"

Ford's Garage Florence

★★★★☆ 4.3 (240) • $$

"Overall Experience, 4.5/5: I will definitely be back here! And will be visiting the other Ford's Garage LocationsFood/Drink, 4.3/5: The food was great! We started with nachos as the appetizer, and the BBQ sauce was fantastic, with just the right amount of toppings and not overly cheesy. Everything was well-seasoned, from the rib eye steak to the jalapeño crunch burger, brisket, and salmon.Pricing, 5/5: The pricing is good for the type and quantity of food. No complaints.Service, 4/5: Overall, it was good, but the only downside was that there were times when it took a while for them to come back to our table when we needed something.Aesthetic/Atmosphere, 4.8/5: Everything aligned perfectly with their theme. We felt immersed in Ford's Garage, with details ranging from rags and car clamps to menu puns, old school Ford cars, and tire sinks."

J.R. Neighbors

★★★★☆ 4.2 (127) • $$

"Great service and good atmosphere. A bit loud but it's a big old restaurant and there's not a lot of sound batting. There's no photo of the fries because they were cool when they came out so I asked for new fries. Server was apologetic and got me new fries super fast which was awesome! They were good too! Asked for burger medium rare got it medium well. So that's why 1 star off. The fried green tomatoes app is super yummy and I recommend that over the deviled eggs. The eggs were good but not a hit out of the ballpark. If you love pimento cheese - get the fried green tomatoes. The s'mores dessert was just ok. I think it would have been great with a quality Graham cracker. These were the off-off brand lol and not good. Definitely would eat here again."

50 West Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.6 (19)

"This is such a great and fun place for kids and families! The place is huge with both tons of indoor and outdoor space. The kids have a blast playing with the sand and the food is great! Burgers, fries, beers, milkshakes- it was all so good! And food came out very fast considering it was a busy Friday evening. This will be a regular spot for us!"

Taps at Heritage

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"Great atmosphere, great outdoor seating among the box cars at the historical train depot, BEST and friendliest bartenders, excellent craft beer and cider selections! Some entertainment near nightly! Cool hipster hangout!"

MTO Bar And Grill

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"MTO Bar and Grill used to be Lake Manor Restaurant. Friendly greetings upon arrive and promptly seated and drink order taken. Food was delicious! Will be heading here more often. New gem for Brown County!!"

The Misfit Lou

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Super cool newer spot in downtown Louisville. Eclectic, fun and funky interior decor in a brick building that must be a good 150 years old or more. The guy at the register was outgoing and personable, taking good care of everyone coming in, even during an influx of visitors in town for PGA. He was cool, collected and even handed out a few free beer samples for those waiting.I ordered a sandwich which was a PBR braised roast beef with peppers & onions and provolone. No joke I'm still thinking about it 3 days later, it was that good. My wife had the Spam Risk sandwich which was griddled Spam, a fried egg, cheese and bourbon bacon jam. Her new favorite. Honestly, we're local and rarely come downtown as a destination, but this spot was excellent and worth the return trip. Not to mention we're also newly converted fans of their speakeasy downstairs - The Hereafter. Couldn't be happier, for real."

Fairways Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (56) • $$

"A Californian visiting relatives in Hurricane, I was looking for a place that had a good selection of local craft beers on tap, plus a varied enough menu to satisfy everyone in our group.Fairways is the place! I got six sampler glasses of six different locally-brewed IPAs which were terrific. (See photo.)The food menu is huge, covering a variety of styles. I got Mahi Mahi tacos, my sister got the BBQ burger, my daughter got penne pasta and everything was great. The service was flawless. The place is a bit hidden, you actually park at the gas station in front. My one quibble is that this the first place I've ever ordered a flight, over five different States, where the beers weren't labelled. It's craft-beer flight etiquette to do this so that the craft beer lover knows what beers he's drinking."

The Pitch

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57)

"We love the Pitch. The food is excellent. We also tried the 1010 and everything was excellent as well but to up scale for our taste. So really like the pitch Chef Paul is wonderful and really deserves the James Beard award"

The Establishment

★★★★☆ 3.7 (88) • $$

"The Establishment is one of my favorite places in the city for a casual drink or trivia. The staff is always polite and attentive (huge shout out to our girl Maddie!!) I come on Wednesday nights regularly for trivia and always have a good time. The food is good (tots are amazing) and drinks are inexpensive. I love the black pearl cocktail. Seating is plentiful inside and outside. They have a beautiful patio as well as outdoor area with turf, a fire pit, and TVs. If you're in the Hyde park or oakley area, highly recommend checking this place out! When you come, make sure to ask for Maddie as your server! She is amazing!"

Vallarta Mexican Seafood & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (57) • $$

"Stopped into Marisqueria Vallarta Grill for a fast lunch. All went well. Glad I ate here. The hostess sat me in seconds as it was slow and she also waited on me. Within a minute, I had a bowl of warm, crispy chips and salsa in front of me. Only negative was the 'vanilla' salsa. It's likely Pace Picante. Nothing against that brand but a proper Mexican joint should have housemade product. Chips were great though. I tried the carnitas torta and I enjoyed it. Bread was crisp outside & fresh inside, meat was flavorful but not as spicy as I'd hoped. The portion should be larger than what they provide for an $11 sandwich. But these days, I'm happy when the service is good & the food is edible. I'll come back here. Good joint."

The Shop

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"Cozy low key vibes with friendly staff. They have Cocktails & Wine!!! I got a flight, since there were a few beers I wanted to try. The bartender took our order & got my flight started. The pours were perfection! I tired the Lavender Pitch Watermelon Wheat-delicious crips perfect for summer, the Garage Beer Lime- the splash of lime gives this lager a refreshing smooth finish & paired great with the sour. The Watermelon crack- definitely not sweet but not sour enough either to turn up your nose just a smack to keep you guessing. The Barrel aged sticky toffee pudding- too sweet/much for me.. I probably needed a palate cleanser in between the beers. The Shop was a great spot of us to chill & stop at on our way to dinner. 10/10 recommend if you're into craft beer & low key vibes. Even if you're into cocktails & wine they got you covered. Just a chill place."

L&O's Grub

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"We stopped at this little place today and let me tell you it has big flavor. I would 100% recommend stopping here. Very nice find! Definitely get a few of the white lights and the tots. But above all try the grilled honey bun with ice cream. I'm from around Chillicothe, Ohio and if this place was up there I'd order every day. Everyone was super nice, like they put their heart in that place. No dine in yet but on a nice day it's perfect to set outside. Truly an awesome find"

Gallant Fox Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (57) • $$

"Louisville has so many new and fabulous Breweries! We decided we are starting a Friday brew pub crawl. This past Friday one on the list was Gallant Fox! Happy to say it really was my favorite. The beautiful thing is they have a full bar. If you are heading to a bar and one of your friends isn't a beer drinker, low and behold, plenty of fabulous bourbons to be found here! Our bartender was fabulous. Great little crowd of people. Even dog friendly! One dog she was excellent and I would 10/10 dog sit for her! They recommended mixing also! That's right, mixing some of the tap beers. I had a nice Sir Galahad stout! I love the stouts and porters in the fall and winter. It was really delicious! I tried the jelly of the month, the blueberry mixed with the Nutty by nature! What a fabulous combo! Peanut butter and jelly in a glass! The bar is nice, quick service. Clean bathrooms. I would totally come back to enjoy some more combos! The beers were delicious!"

The Growler Stop

★★★★★ 4.7 (20) • $

"Ok, it seems weird but I think my favorite bar might be a gas station. When I started working in this part of town about 7 years ago, this place was just a mediocre Shell station. Then slowly but surely it became...Growler-ized. The Shell branding went away, signs about beer and bretzels appeared, and soon folks from the office were disappearing a little early on Fridays to drink at the gas station. I didn't get it at first, but now I totally do. See, the outside still looks like a gas station. I'm pretty sure the pumps are still functional. But when you walk inside, it's not the grungy, seedy interior you expect. Instead, this place is a sleek bottle shop slash bar with a killer selection and plenty of local craft brews on tap. It's a very, very pleasant gas station to hang out and have a few drinks at. And on top of that, the staff is awesome. They're happy to answer questions, look into ordering things they don't carry, and help you find something you'll love. I've gotten to the point that I don't even look at the tap list--I name whatever style I'm in the mood for and let them guide me, maybe with a sample or two along the way. It always works out!In short, this isn't like, a regular gas station. It's a cool gas station. And you should give it a chance."

Belknap Dough Company

★★★★★ 4.5 (27)

"Good food, super friendly service. We eat outside when we can, and it is such a pleasant setting."

Drake's - Pikeville

★★★★★ 4.5 (13)

"We are so excited to get to welcome Drakes to Pikeville on their opening night!! The place was absolutely packed yet we were able to walk in and grab two seats at the bar. The staff were all smiles and they were hopping. We ordered virgin cocktails and buffalo chicken dip appetizer and all were very good. For entrees we had the mushroom Swiss smashburger and the mini juicy Lucy's. The food was all fresh and flavorful! We will be back soon to try more of this diverse menu!"

Valle Escondido Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (94) • $$

"Wonderful authentic Mexican food. Whenever I have placed an online order, it is ready within 15 minutes of ordering (even on their busy nights). My wife and I have made this our preferred spot for delicious Mexican food."