Distillery District

bourbon arts · 40508

The old James E. Pepper Distillery sat derelict for sixty years before someone noticed the bones were worth saving. Now the limestone warehouses on Manchester Street house Goodfellas Pizzeria, Ethereal Brewing, and a clutch of galleries that opened roughly between the bourbon boom of 2014 and yesterday. The pitch: industrial patina, walkable, the kind of place where a first date can pivot from cocktails to a record store without anyone checking their phone. The catch: parking is theoretical on Friday nights, and the residential conversions arrived faster than the grocery stores. Bring someone who finds rust romantic.

$14,702

median income

$959

median rent

The data

Distillery District by the numbers

Median individual income in Distillery District is about $14.7k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Distillery District pays about $960 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Distillery District

Distillery District
Dining
Carson's Food & Drink - On Main
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 3,920
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
362 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 3,920 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carson's Food & Drink - On Main.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Distillery District
Dining
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington
Steak house$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,151
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
101 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,151 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri4:30 to 11 PM
Sat4:30 to 11 PM
Sun4:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Distillery District
Cafés
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Manchester)
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 1,843
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1210 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,843 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Manchester).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
Merrick Inn Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,294
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1074 Merrick Dr, Lexington, KY 40502
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,294 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Merrick Inn Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Distillery District
Dining
Dudley's On Short
Fine dining restaurant★ 4.6 · 729
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
259 W Short St #125, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 729 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Dudley's On Short.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
Dark Arts Whiskey House & Alchemy Lab
Distillery★ 5 · 708
Wheelchair access
Find it
1170 Manchester St Ste 190, Lexington, KY 40508
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 708 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Dark Arts Whiskey House & Alchemy Lab.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Drinks
Talon Winery & Vineyards
Winery★ 4.8 · 492
Wheelchair access
Find it
7086 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40515
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 492 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Talon Winery & Vineyards.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 7 PM
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 8 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
Distilled on Jefferson
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.7 · 452
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
157 Jefferson St, Lexington, KY 40508
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 452 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Distilled on Jefferson.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 397
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
150 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 397 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Drinks
Bourbon on Rye
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 369
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
115 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 369 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bourbon on Rye.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 2:30 AM
Thu4 PM to 2:30 AM
Fri4 PM to 2:30 AM
Sat4 PM to 2:30 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
Barrel House Distilling Co
Distillery★ 4.8 · 343
Wheelchair access
Find it
1200 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 343 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Barrel House Distilling Co.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
RD1 Spirits Distillery
Distillery★ 5 · 334
Wheelchair access
Find it
113 Turner Cmns Wy Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40508
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 334 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at RD1 Spirits Distillery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 6 PM
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Cafés
Andy's Frozen Custard
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 252
Wheelchair access
Find it
1200 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 252 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Andy's Frozen Custard.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 11:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 11:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 11:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Dining
Fresh Bourbon Distillery
Distillery★ 4.8 · 174
Wheelchair access
Find it
377 E Main St ST. 100, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 174 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Fresh Bourbon Distillery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 8 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Drinks
Paddock Bourbon Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 108
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1011 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Paddock Bourbon Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Drinks
Georgie's Social House
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 100
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
161 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 100 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Georgie's Social House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11:30 PM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Cafés
El Mango
Ice cream shop★ 4.4 · 99
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1414 Village Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 99 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at El Mango.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Distillery District
Drinks
Old North Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 97
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
101 W Loudon Ave Ste 116, Lexington, KY 40508
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 97 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Old North Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Distillery District
Drinks
Seltzer Club
Bar★ 4.9 · 38
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
119 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Seltzer Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 PM to 2:30 AM
Fri4 PM to 2:30 AM
Sat4 PM to 2:30 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Maps
Distillery District
Activity
The Burl Arcade
Video arcade★ 4.6 · 25
Wheelchair access
Find it
369 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Burl Arcade.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 2:30 AM
Sat1 PM to 2:30 AM
Sun1 PM to 1 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps

Distillery District

Distillery District by the numbers

Local date spots

Carson's Food & Drink - On Main

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington

Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream (Manchester)

Merrick Inn Restaurant

Dudley's On Short

Dark Arts Whiskey House & Alchemy Lab

Talon Winery & Vineyards

Distilled on Jefferson

Infinity: Rooftop Restaurant + Bar

Bourbon on Rye

Barrel House Distilling Co

RD1 Spirits Distillery

Andy's Frozen Custard

Fresh Bourbon Distillery

Paddock Bourbon Club

Georgie's Social House

El Mango

Old North Bar

Seltzer Club

The Burl Arcade

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