a bar with liquor bottles on shelves
a man behind the bar
Menu board
Old Fashioned
a drink with a cherry on top
a black and white portrait of a man
an american flag hanging from a pole
a man behind the bar
Kelly Scott Franklin is a BBT regular.
Poor Man's Grave - local band rocking out BBT
Best bartenders in the area hands down!
I met a great man at bourbon barrel just sayin! I love it and him!
Best Bourbon selection in the region
Limestone Creek on stage at BBT
Chillin with friends listen to Dustin Collins.
Limestone Creek on the stage at BBT
Open Mic Every Monday, signups at 6 and play begins at 7pm.
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Partial bar shot from BBT!
170 bourbons and counting!
Lori S.
Jul 22, 2021
HUGE selection of bourbon!! It's really nice to be able to buy a drink or two of your favorite, whenever it's been out of stock in any liquor store for at least a year. My hubs loves Blanton's. BBT also carries Rowans Creek, (one of my top 3 faves). It's made by Willetts, is 101 proof, and Rowans is a creek my husband grew up playing in. If you're questioning if you should come here, just do it. We'll definitely revisit when we come back through.Our service was also great. Thanks Paula!
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M H.
Jun 10, 2022
Great place and cool atmosphere. Wish they had a kitchen but the drinks are on point!
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Kendra H.
Feb 14, 2022
The bartender was great, the records played held memories of my youth. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely go back
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Ken M.
Sep 3, 2021
Cool place, friendly and a huge selection. If you'd like to try it and can't find it, they have it here. It's nicer to pay for a shot to find out you either like or don't like the expensive bottle you're seeking. Then they steered us right with a local Liquer store so we could pick up some picks we'd been looking for. Thanks
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Lesley S.
Jul 29, 2019
Stopped in one night to listen to the live music and participate in Floyd Tap takeover. Drove in from Louisville - after a large car show that day in etown. Even though it must have been a long day with all the activities in the area the staff was still super. My husband enjoyed several beers and was beyond happy with them. ( sorry I don't drink beer but he went on and on and on about the selection I just nodded ) We had a great time and I believe the band was the Culpeppers. We didn't know ahead of time there wasn't food or food trucks around so we had to cut our visit short so we could get some food. Had a great time and can't wait to go again.
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Zach W.
Mar 18, 2022
Waited 30 minutes to pay our bar tab while biggie with beard and the other two bartenders passed by completely ignoring us. Traveled across the us to bars in over 30 states and have never had such a poor experience. Just completely trash service.
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Kathy D.
Apr 14, 2017
First time visiting the BBT and had a great time. Beautiful tavern and by far the best place to have a drink and listen to some great music in Elizabethtown. Limestone creek did a great job and the bat service was over the top!Will definitely come back
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Amber N.
Jul 24, 2020
Unprofessional staff. Bartenders seemed to be feuding, several customers noticed. Over served people they knew were driving home!!! Only good thing was the live music.
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Tom B.
Sep 26, 2024
As my mother would say, "Oh My...." Jason did a phenomenal job of supplying my with some of the greatest Bourbon Old Fashioned drinks that I have had. He is truly an asset to the establishment in Elizabethtown, KY. Just a few miles down the road from the bourbon capital of the world, Bardstown, KY., Jason is doing it in the downtown square at Bourbon Barrel Tavern. It is worth the stop on I-65 to enjoy a good drink!
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Angela R.
Jul 29, 2023
Absolutely the worst! DO NOT! We had enjoyed a few drinks before going across the street for dinner. When we came back after eating, we we're enjoying ourselves as adults do... the blonde bartender cut us off without an excuse or warning! Our friends were so upset they walked out, she then tried to put all their drinks on our bill hoping we wouldn't notice! We paid our bill, but they're still pending with 2 additional bills. I'm so disappointed in a tavern that boasts high reviews and has Bourbon in the name! We were prepared to stay the evening and drink with friends. I'll never darken that doorstep again. I'd rather hang outside with the homeless lady that hunts through their trash!
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