Have A Drink In the Horse Capital of the World: Top Five Bars In Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky is home to the internationally-acclaimed Kentucky Wildcats, Keeneland, and is known as the "Horse Capital of the World". While the food scene is beloved, the bar scene is worthy of note, too. Have a drink at one of the top ten bars in Lexington, Kentucky!

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Top Five Bars In Lexington, Kentucky

1. West Main Crafting Company

Address: 135 W Main St Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 618-6318

West Main Crafting Company specializes in authentic, historically-inspired drinks and adventurous new riffs. Their cocktail menus are semi-annual coffee table books with changing themes and seasonal variations. Sip on their Bird of Paradise (gin, lime, raspberry, soda water, egg white) or the Down The Rabbit Hole (tequila, aperol, lime, watermelon shrub, bitters, soda water).

Learn more: https://westmain.com/

2. Infinity: A Skybar + Cafe

Address: 150 W Main St Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 253-1000

Infinity: A Skybar & Cafe in Lexington, Kentucky, is a rooftop restaurant and lounge serving handcrafted cocktails, developed by Matt Schulte, that pair perfectly with the modern American cuisine. You'll love the Perch (Evan Williams 100 proof bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, turmeric syrup, Q ginger beer), Fire is Winter's Fruit (Hornitos Blanco Tequila, Ilegal Mezcal, habanero shrub, honey, lime juice, pineapple foam, citrus ash), and the Moonlight Kiss (Castle & Key Gin, Prosecco, Simple Syrup, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Soda Water).

Learn more: https://infinityskybarcafe.com/

3. Whiskey Bear

Address: 119 Marion Ste 170 Lexington, KY 40517

Phone: (859) 368-8325

Voted as one of America’s Best Bourbon Bars 2019 and 2020 by The Bourbon Review in partnership with Buffalo Trace, Whiskey Bear is a full-service Whiskey Bar + Bottle Shoplocated in The Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington, KY. Try the Honeysuckle Humdinger (Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, triple sec, bubbles, lemon, honey), the Bear Necessities (Exotico Reposado, Luxardo Maraschino, Aperol, lime), and/or the S.O.S. - Sweet Ol' South (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, fruit preserve).

Learn more: whiskeybearbar.com

4. ONA

Address: 108 Church St Lexington, KY 40507

ONA is a unique bar located in Downtown Lexington on Church St. The interior is Art Deco-inspired, yet relaxed -- and they always have a delicious cocktail to enjoy! Try the Urban Cowboy (bourbon, smoked thyme honey, lemon, heering), the Daddy (brandy, scotch, lemon, angostura), or the Black Sugar Darlin' (rum, black peppercorn, rose hip, lime, salt).

Learn more: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ona-lexington?osq=bar

5. Crēaux

Address: 310 W Short St Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 469-8960

Whether you're looking to relax after work to enjoy a cocktail, a small plate, or somewhere to drop by for good conversation and unpretentious fun, Crēaux will deliver every time. Order New Orleans Classic Cocktails, such as a Pimms Cup (Pimms No. 1, fresh lemon juice, mint, a splash of simple, and soda, garnished with fresh cucumber and mint) -- or a signature cocktail, such as the Yucatan (Reposado tequila, Green Chartreuse, sweet vermouth, fresh lime and agave, with a dash or jalapeño syrup) or the Kentucky Buck (Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Ginger Liqueur, Ginger Beer, and fresh lime).

Learn more: https://www.creauxlex.com/

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