Bourbon on Rye

Parker Edmisten

a year ago

I came here after the March Madness Tennessee vs UCLA game to get some food and a drink. The walk was also a perfect distance from the Rupp Arena The kitchen was only serving fries and wings after a certain hour, so I got the wings and they were DELICIOUS! I don’t usually eat blue cheese with my wings, but their blue cheese was great. The bartender (John aka Bunny) and the barback (Johnny) were super nice and accommodating and made me a wonderful Virgin Mary mocktail! Would definitely recommend this place for a late night snack and place to hang out👍🏼

Sean Bendel

4 months ago

Oh my where do I even start. The ambience was immaculate. The food was to die for. They have this modern take on a Chicago style burger that’s out of this world! P.S Shawn is the man!!!

Larry Mikowski

8 months ago

Super knowledgeable staff, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. It gives a sophisticated but laid back judgment free vibe. The loaded fries were good, but a touch dry. With a side cup of ranch they would have been fantastic. Definitely worth a stop in!

Chad Palmer

11 months ago

I didn't eat anything, not even sure if they had food....the 5 stars for "food" is for the Smoked Old Fashion! I would drink this all night long every day if I didn't have a liver to worry about. Loved it!

Nick Barton

a year ago

Sean was a generous host and a whirlwind of bartending and mixology; introduced me to the best old fashioned I’ve had in years and some new bourbons to try during my stay in KY. Great little bar done just right!

Kimberly Horning

4 months ago

Came to Lexington for the night from Cincinnati. Otter crushed the Italian beef sandwich and beer pretzels (they make the beer cheese in house). Bartenders Ian, Dan, Shawn, and Jaime were all so personable. Ian knows his bourbon history! Highly recommend:)

Lena Mazur

a year ago

We accidentally stumbled onto this place. First off, have to say...I cannot rate the food as we did not eat anything here. However, everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled amazing! The staff was extremely friendly! This is a bar service place, there is no table service here, which is just fine and works well for what they do. The beverage menu is very extensive. Due to our plans we had one beer, trying to keep it on the lighter side. There was a rrally cool and inviting atmosphere, especially loved the rounded half booths and the oldtyme touches! However, cannot wait to go back and try their cocktails and Bourbons along with that scrumptious looking food!

Jackson Kesting

3 months ago

Was visiting Kentucky and the people of Bourbon of Rye made me feel very welcome and at home. Talked bourbon with Ian for awhile which made my day. I also talked to Otter who is the chef over there and my gosh this man is a culinary mastermind. If I had a restaurant I would hire him in a heartbeat. Highly recommend

Ken Rank

3 months ago

My wife and I stopped in last night, our first time there. We had a great time. Dan, the bartender, didn't just prove he's a master mixologist, he also shared his bourbon knowledge in a way that topped a number of distillery tours. Needless to say, we'll definitely be back. 💯

VannerReviews Boo

3 months ago

This is usually a must stop for my crew, no matter if it’s with my parents and their friends or my own! This place is beautiful on the inside and always has the most efficient staff. Can’t beat this Aviation and Lavender Flip (seen in photos) they are a little expensive but the drinks really do taste like luxury so savor them