Frankfort, KY

capital city · 40601

Kentucky's capital is a government town of about 28,000 wedged in a Kentucky River horseshoe, which keeps it walkable and oddly quaint for a seat of power. The State Capitol and the Floral Clock pull tour buses; downtown Frankfort and the Buffalo Trace Distillery pull everyone else. Dating-wise, the pool skews legislative-staffer, state-employee, and EKU-or-KSU adjacent, which means thin on weeknights and crowded whenever the General Assembly is in session. Lexington sits 25 miles southeast for a real night out. Charming, slow, and small enough that your last date probably knows your next one by name.

$38,834

median income

$966

median rent

The data

Frankfort, KY by the numbers

Median individual income in Frankfort, KY is about $38.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Frankfort, KY pays about $970 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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17 spots across Frankfort, KY

Frankfort, KY
Dining
Castle & Key Distillery
Distillery★ 4.9 · 2,299
Wheelchair access
Find it
4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 2,299 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10:30 AM to 5 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 5 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 5 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Frankfort, KY
Dining
Bourbon On Main
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,928
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
103 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,928 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bourbon On Main.
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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 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Frankfort, KY
Drinks
Goodwood Frankfort
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,633
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
109 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,633 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Goodwood Frankfort.
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
Sun11 AM to 9 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
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
The Stave
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,617
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
5711 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,617 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Stave.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
Ginza
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,181
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
111 Westridge Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,181 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ginza.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 3:30 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
Mami Monchitas
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 802
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
610 Ridgeview Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 802 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mami Monchitas.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
Serafini
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 642
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
243 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 642 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Serafini.
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
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Drinks
Rose's Pub
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 355
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
150 Elkhorn Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 355 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rose's Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Drinks
Capital Cellars Bar & Bottle Shop
Wine bar★ 4.7 · 271
Wheelchair access
Find it
227 W Broadway St #1, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 271 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Capital Cellars Bar & Bottle Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Drinks
Rising Sons Home Farm Winery
Winery★ 4.9 · 267
Wheelchair access
Find it
975 Frankfort Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 267 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rising Sons Home Farm Winery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 6 PM
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 6 PM
Sat11 AM to 6 PM
Sun1 to 5 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
Limewater
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 262
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
900 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 262 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Limewater.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
FriClosed
Sat11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Drinks
Prodigy Vineyards & Winery
Winery★ 4.6 · 219
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4686 Versailles Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 219 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Prodigy Vineyards & Winery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 7 PM
Sun1 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · English
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Drinks
House of Commons : A Bourbon Library
Bar★ 4.8 · 192
Wheelchair access
Find it
245 W Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 192 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 10 PM
Tue2 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri2 PM to 12 AM
Sat2 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
Benson Valley Marina and Willie’s Restaurant and tiki bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 177
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
615 Benson Valley Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 177 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Benson Valley Marina and Willie’s Restaurant and tiki bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
TueOpen 24 hours
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Drinks
Parlays Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 146
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1410 Versailles Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 146 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parlays Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun1 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Dining
POURter's
Beer garden$$$$★ 4.8 · 139
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
601 Taylor Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at POURter's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Frankfort, KY
Activity
Retro Social Freeplay Arcade
Video arcade★ 4.9 · 51
Wheelchair access
Find it
1007 Twilight Trail Ste 1, Frankfort, KY 40601
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Retro Social Freeplay Arcade.
Estimate — adjust$
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
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

Frankfort, KY

Frankfort, KY by the numbers

Local date spots

Castle & Key Distillery

Bourbon On Main

Goodwood Frankfort

The Stave

Ginza

Mami Monchitas

Serafini

Rose's Pub

Capital Cellars Bar & Bottle Shop

Rising Sons Home Farm Winery

Limewater

Prodigy Vineyards & Winery

House of Commons : A Bourbon Library

Benson Valley Marina and Willie’s Restaurant and tiki bar

Parlays Tavern

POURter's

Retro Social Freeplay Arcade

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