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Downtown Lexington Guide | Restaurants, Hotels, Rupp Arena & Nightlife

Verified directory of Downtown Lexington (40507/40508) chef-driven restaurants, boutique hotels, Rupp Arena, Lexington Opera House, and historic Courthouse Square.

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COUNTY FOCUS: Lexington (Fayette County) (279 verified)
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DISTRICTS: Downtown Distillery District Chevy Chase Hamburg NoLi Southland Beaumont The Summit Keeneland Corridor UK Campus
Town Branch Distillery
Distilleries Downtown
★ 4.6 (637)

Town Branch Distillery

Downtown Lexington distillery and brewery on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

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Dudley's on Short
Fine Dining Downtown
★ 4.6 (733)

Dudley's on Short

Historic Short Street fine dining institution with rooftop terrace.

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The Kentucky Theatre
Historic Cinema & Performing Arts Downtown
★ 4.8 (1037)

The Kentucky Theatre

Historic 1922 cinematic palace in the heart of Downtown Lexington.

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Lexington Opera House
Theatres & Performing Arts Downtown
★ 4.7 (1261)

Lexington Opera House

Gilded Age 1886 historic theatre presenting Broadway touring shows and concerts.

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Corto Lima
Casual Dining Downtown
★ 4.6 (1139)

Corto Lima

Latin-inspired cuisine and mezcal bar on Short and Limestone.

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Galvin's on Main
Restaurants & Dining Downtown Georgetown
★ 4.5 (1848)

Galvin's on Main

Lively downtown Georgetown sports gastropub known for hand-tossed artisan pizzas, giant wings, and cold craft drafts....

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Sláinte Public House
Nightlife & Bars Downtown Georgetown
★ 4.7 (419)

Sláinte Public House

Authentic Irish neighborhood pub housed in a converted 19th-century residence featuring European draft taps, regional Ke...

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Bourbon on Rye
Bourbon Bar & Speakeasy Downtown
★ 4.7 (376)

Bourbon on Rye

Main Street speakeasy boasting hundreds of rare Kentucky bourbons & rye.

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Sig Luscher Brewery
Nightlife & Bars Downtown Frankfort
★ 4.7 (292)

Sig Luscher Brewery

Revival of Kentucky's eighth-oldest brewery, originally established in 1866, crafting crisp Bohemian pilsners and German...

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Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
Attractions & History Downtown Frankfort
★ 4.6 (943)

Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum

Founded in 1919 by two schoolteachers, Rebecca Ruth invented the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Ball in 1938 by blending ...

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ONA
Nightlife & Spirits Downtown Core / Church St
★ 4.5 (231)

ONA

An intimate, moody neighborhood cocktail haven on historic Church Street. Celebrated for unpretentious yet masterfully balanced craft cocktails, vinyl sound sys...

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The Amsden Bourbon Bar
Nightlife & Bars Downtown Versailles
★ 4.8 (154)

The Amsden Bourbon Bar

Historic 1890 bank building lovingly restored into an intimate craft bourbon parlor, specialty coffee shop, and communit...

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Serafini Restaurant
Restaurants & Dining Downtown Frankfort
★ 4.1 (682)

Serafini Restaurant

Sophisticated dining room facing the historic Old State Capitol, blending Northern Italian classics with Southern Bluegr...

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Trackside at the Depot Restaurant
Restaurants & Dining Downtown Paris
★ 4.4 (619)

Trackside at the Depot Restaurant

Historic 1911 Louisville & Nashville train depot revitalized into a charming destination restaurant serving prime steaks...

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Sorella Gelateria
Restaurants & Dining Downtown Core / Short St
★ 4.9 (483)

Sorella Gelateria

Founded by sisters Selma and Alma Sulejmanagic, Sorella Gelateria crafts authentic Italian gelato and dairy-free sorbettos daily in small batches with local Ken...

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Heirloom Restaurant
Restaurants & Dining Downtown Midway
★ 4.6 (460)

Heirloom Restaurant

Refined modern bistro in the heart of historic Midway, serving fresh seafood, prime cuts, and locally sourced vegetables...

ZIP 40347 · Midway (Woodford) View Listing →
Rodney's on Broadway
Restaurants & Dining Downtown Georgetown
★ 4.7 (381)

Rodney's on Broadway

Upscale American dining set within an intimate historic 1800s residence, helmed by Chef Rodney Jones specializing in pri...

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Centro Cocktail Lounge
Nightlife & Spirits Downtown

Centro Cocktail Lounge

Overlooking the historic Fayette County Courthouse plaza, Centro is an open-air craft cocktail lounge at the pulse of downtown nightlife. Ideal for pre-theatre ...

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Hartfield & Co. Distillery
Distilleries Downtown Paris

Hartfield & Co. Distillery

The first licensed bourbon distillery to operate in Bourbon County since Prohibition, handcrafting small-batch whiskey u...

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Harvey's Bar
Nightlife & Spirits Downtown Core / Upper St

Harvey's Bar

A beloved downtown cocktail landmark featuring a cozy indoor lounge, extensive bourbon collection, and a sprawling, heated outdoor beer garden shared with Hugo'...

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West Sixth Brewing
Breweries & Taprooms Downtown

West Sixth Brewing

Flagship Lexington craft brewery in the historic Rainbo Bread building.

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Secretariat Park & Monument
Attractions & History Downtown Paris
★ 4.8 (43)

Secretariat Park & Monument

A stunning civic public art park dedicated in 2023 honoring 'Big Red' with an astonishing dynamic bronze monument of Sec...

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LexArts
Arts Council & Gallery Downtown
★ 4.8 (41)

LexArts

Lexington's central arts agency, gallery, and coordinator of the famous Gallery Hop.

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Kentucky Native Café
Garden Cafe & Beer Garden Downtown / East End

Kentucky Native Café

Enchanting outdoor garden cafe and beer garden nestled within Michler's Florist.

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Restaurants & Dining Downtown, Distillery District & Chevy Chase

Blue Stallion Brewing Co

Historic North Limestone craft brewery dedicated to authentic German and British lagers and ales.

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Central Bank & Trust Co.
Banking & Financial Services Downtown
★ 3.3 (29)

Central Bank & Trust Co.

A community banking pillar of Central Kentucky since 1938, Central Bank provides commercial banking, residential mortgages, and wealth management while actively...

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Brett Construction Company
Home, Trade & Construction Services Downtown

Brett Construction Company

A leader in commercial and industrial design-build general contracting across the Commonwealth. Brett Construction has erected millions of square feet of class-...

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McBrayer PLLC
Legal Services Downtown
★ 4.2 (22)

McBrayer PLLC

Full-service Kentucky corporate and equine law firm on Vine Street.

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Vaco
Staffing & Recruiting Downtown
★ 4.9 (39)

Vaco

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