EAT
FOOD LOVERS UNITE
Enjoy mouthwatering Bourbon-inspired fare at these casual cafes on distillery grounds and in our beloved local communities
Louisville Area
Urban Bourbon Trail®
Louisville Bourbon Bars & Restaurants
After a day of exploring Kentucky’s greatest distilleries, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test on Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail®. This collection of local bars and restaurants have a wide knowledge of whiskies, Bourbon infused food menus and some of the city’s largest collections of Bourbon.
The Garden & Gun Club
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery is a bespoke cocktail bar that pairs fine spirits with an intimate, quintessentially Garden & Gun atmosphere. In addition, an elevated bar menu developed by executive chef Ann Kim offers modern takes on classic Southern fare.
Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Copper & Kings Distillery
Taste firsthand how American Brandy inspires modern cocktail culture and its deep connection to food. The menu is driven by Kentucky, seasonally available fare, and being paired with finely distilled Brandy. C&K invites you to explore and share these dishes with friends. Have a seat, enjoy yourself, and experience the taste of American Brandy.
Derby Cafe & Bourbon Bar
Kentucky Derby Museum
Our team is up early chopping herbs, preparing food, and dreaming up the delicious sauces, dressings and ingredients for the meals we serve our guests. We’re proud to use this “scratch kitchen” model, meaning we create all our food from raw ingredients that are sourced locally. The Derby Café & Bourbon Bar inside the Kentucky Derby Museum is the perfect place to eat lunch. You can enjoy eating inside our café, or on our covered outdoor terrace, right next to historic Churchill Downs.
Bourbons Bistro
Louisville
Locally owned and internationally known. With a selection of more than 130 Bourbons, including a barrel selection program, Bourbons Bistro is Louisville’s foremost Bourbon bar. Our ever-revolving seasonal menu is Bourbon inspired and locally sourced. Outdoor and private dining is available. Come see why we have been awarded the Gold Medal from Whisky Magazine’s “Whisky Bars of the World”.
Creed Café
Jeptha Creed Distillery, Shelbyville
The Creed Café is the perfect place to grab lunch, snacks, or small bites. Whether on you’re on your lunch break, or capping off your tasting with a cocktail and one of our signature pizzas, Creed Café will satisfy your craving for delicious, wholesome food.
Bardstown Area
The Kitchen At BBC
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Enjoy an exceptional meal and a great cocktails in this award-winning restaurant set in the center of the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Experience comfort food, exceptional salads and farm fresh meats and cheeses. Our dishes are simple, yet exceptional, and made with the finest ingredients, sourced from the highest quality vendors.
The Kitchen Table Restaurant
James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Some families want a fancier kitchen, all we want is a bigger table. We named our restaurant after the most important place in our family home: the kitchen table. Here you’ll find a menu of Kentucky classics made with big helpings of heart and soul. Every dish and cocktail are Beam family approved. And of course, there’s plenty of whiskey. Pull up a chair and join us.
Lexington Area
Beyond Grits
Lexington Restaurants
Re-imagined Southern staples coupled with inventive bourbon-infused creations lend a unique Kentucky quality to our cuisine that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. So, come see what all the fuss is about and dig into our flourishing, flavorful, fearless food scene.
Rackhouse Tavern
Campbell House Hotel
Open for dinner, this Lexington favorite located within our hotel serves a fusion of traditional and innovative dishes inspired by regional ingredients and local heritage. As a proud sponsor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, we feature an amazing selection of over 300 Bourbons and local brews on tap.
Lockbox
21c Museum Hotel
Led by Executive Chef Nick Fisherkeller, Lockbox is a neighborhood restaurant serving artfully simple dishes, full of local flavor and character. Our seasonal menu, inspired cocktails, and relaxed atmosphere will give you plenty of reason to start a conversation and feast among friends.
The Stave
Millville
A Bourbon-led restaurant and bar on the banks of Glenn’s Creek, featuring elevated Kentucky-inspired cuisine, a full bar with specialty cocktails, and a beautiful covered patio. Ideally located (within a 4 mile span) between Woodford Reserve Distillery and Castle & Key Distillery on McCracken Pike. Enjoy a beautiful Kentucky day at the Stave!
Northern Kentucky Area
Coppin’s Restaurant
Hotel Covington
Coppin’s Restaurant and Bar is driven by hyper-local sourcing and collaborative partnerships throughout its surrounding region. Menus are designed to encourage sharing and camaraderie, while offering an inclusive atmosphere for the transient and single diner. Coppin’s unique culinary position represents influences from Covington’s Northern and Southern neighbors highlighting local craft beers, cider and sodas along with wine and cocktails on draft.
Danville Area
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
Dig in and savor the flavor of Kentucky by dining within our sponsoring communities.
Trust us, with food this good—it’s hard to go wrong.
MORE EXPERIENCES
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
