Ona

Quick service, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Honestly a steal deal if you're a beer drinker, inflation has not heard of this bar apparently!

You might miss the door if it's your first time; I've seen many newcomers nearly miss it. But if you're lucky enough to find your way in, you'll instantlyfeel like you've stepped into another time & another place. Bar Ona is a mix of art deco & new world, complete with a backgammon set for the adventurous & learned. Bar Ona has all of the ambiance, *all* of the liquors (and then some), but none of the pretentiousness you find in some cocktail bars. They only ever play good music. The cocktail menu is fresh & daring. The drink-makers are kind & attentive, but not too chatty.I never have a bad experience at Bar Ona. And neither will you.

Ona is a really great spot for a cocktail: reasonable prices, great seating, chill ambiance, and the cocktails are delicious! The service was friendly and efficient-we had a couple friends who didn't want an alcoholic beverage and on the spot they made a citrus mocktail that was refreshing and delicious! They also have daily specials in which they have a discounted cocktail (different ones for each day of the week) and they are $5! We got the Friday special which was a Dark N Stormy (a rum based Moscow mule sort of cocktail!) and it was great!

Super unassuming place. Excellent cocktails, interesting yet approachable. We went on a weekend and the line for drinks moved so much faster than we thought. The crowd tends to be normal, mostly early 30s and later 20s artsy crowd. Good music, too. Probably the best cocktail bar in Lex.

This is a superb spot to grab cocktail drinks with a friend or for a date. I love how it is so cozy inside, and all the plants make it even more inviting to grab drinks here. I love coming here for pre-game with my friends. I love ordering their cocktail drinks, and they're so delicious. One of my favorite drinks is called Press Play.

Ona continues to be one of my favorite bars in Lexington! The bartenders are incredibly and make amazing cocktails. The ambiance is wonderful and I'm rarely there when there isn't a really interesting crowd. Definitely one of the standout bars in Lexington!

If I'm here it's usually a weeknight meeting with a friend for a chat and a drink or two. The outdoor seating is very cute but not the most comfortable. Very tiny wooden chairs on a wooden slat "porch" situation that the chairs sometimes fall into. But the plants outside and inside are gorgeous. It's a vibe-y joint. The interior has plenty of hidey holes and good places to tuck into for intimate or group affairs. The menu is more extensive than you'd think it'd be. As far as service, it really just depends on who's tending bar. Sometimes it's awesome and quick and super easy. Other times it takes much longer than it should because the bartender is holding a chat with a friend or just ignoring that you're there. I've had both experiences in the same week, even when it's slow, so *shrug*. Just a heads up to anyone who might flit a temper over that sort of thing. They're pretty doggone casual there.

If you are a fan of dive bars with craft cocktails, this is the place for you. We went here on a Friday night around 7. The place was not so busy yet. We were able to grab a couple seats at the bar and chat with the bartender about what drink to order. We decided on the coin and oil. It was tasty and strong. As it seems with all craft cocktails, the prices can be a bit high. Think around $10 for each drink. After a couple, we thanked our bartender and assured him we would be back.

My friend and I stopped by Ona for drinks after dinner last night. And we had a great time! $5 palomas all night?! And they were good! The service was also great. The bar wasn't so full as to be crowded but people were there having a good time as long as we were there! Definitely a cool spot for drinks! I'd go back!

Love this place. Get the Boat Drinks: it's fruity and frozen and comes with an umbrella. There's plenty of seating at the bar and around the room, with a cute little nook in the back. Folks are always friendly and the vibe is always laid back but vibrant. Definitely one of my favorite newer spots in Lexington.