Lexington-Fayette · Kentucky, KY

Nightlife in Lexington-Fayette

Scout analyzed 87 Lexington-Fayette places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Complete outings

Date Night Downtown Performance & Dinner

Begin your evening with a light appetizer and cocktail at a stylish downtown eatery before immersing yourselves in a captivating performance at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts. Conclude your date with a refined Italian dinner, offering a perfect end to a cultural and romantic night out.

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Northside District

2 matching spots

North Upper Street

1 matching spots

Historic South Hill

1 matching spots

Melrose/Oakpark

1 matching spots

Lansdowne

1 matching spots

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Nightlife

Bourbon on Rye

Bourbon on Rye is suitable for an evening meal or drinks, pairing well with a downtown activity. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for an hour and a half visit.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

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21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Visit the 21c Museum for a free, self-guided art experience, often pairing well with a drink at the hotel bar or dinner at the attached restaurant. Allow 1.5 hours for art viewing, with potential for higher spend if dining or drinking.

CocktailsArtsFood

$0–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Lost Palm

Lost Palm is a cocktail bar suitable for an evening drink or light bite, fitting well as a pre-dinner stop or a nightcap. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for drinks and appetizers during a 90-minute visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

North Upper Street

The Green Lantern

The Green Lantern is a local bar suitable for an evening drink or casual food. Expect to spend $10-30 per person for an hour and a half visit.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Austin City Saloon

Austin City Saloon is a classic country-western bar good for an evening of live music and dancing. Expect to spend $30-75 per person on drinks over a 3-hour visit, and it pairs well with a casual dinner beforehand.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Historic South Hill

Tin Roof

Tin Roof is good for an evening out with live music, drinks, and pub food. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $20-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Northside District

Belle's Cocktail House

Belle's Cocktail House is a good spot for a drink before or after dinner, or as a standalone outing, especially if you want rooftop views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-30 per person.

CocktailsViewsRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Northside District

Al's Bar

Al's Bar is good for a relaxed evening with friends, featuring live music and drinks, potentially for a couple of hours. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a drink or two and some bar food.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Melrose/Oakpark

The Burl

The Burl is a live music venue and bar, good for a lively evening out to see a show and grab drinks. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-75 per person depending on the show and number of drinks.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$20–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Lansdowne

OBC Kitchen

OBC Kitchen is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly for adults interested in elevated Southern fare and bourbon. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking