Lloyd & Leah's Downtown Guidebook

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Lloyd & Leah's Downtown Guidebook

Walkable

This category contains a lot of different recommendations, but all within a 10 minute walk of our downtown shotgun bungalow property. There are many more places, but these are our favorites (we live downtown close by the property you'll be staying at) places we frequent.
Breakfast/Brunch - You can see this breakfast/brunch spot from the front door of our Shotgun property. Using mainly KY Proud ingredients and usually hosting students from a local culinary school, the menu and tastes never fail to delight.
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Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson St
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Breakfast/Brunch - You can see this breakfast/brunch spot from the front door of our Shotgun property. Using mainly KY Proud ingredients and usually hosting students from a local culinary school, the menu and tastes never fail to delight.
Casual Dining - American and Pizza dining experience just a moments walk from our shotgun bungalow. The burgers are good, and the patio is nice in the warmer months.
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Grey Goose
170 Jefferson St
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Casual Dining - American and Pizza dining experience just a moments walk from our shotgun bungalow. The burgers are good, and the patio is nice in the warmer months.
Upscale Dining - Just a moments walk from our shotgun bungalow property, a bit more formal dining with amazing cuts.
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The Blue Heron Steakhouse
185 Jefferson Street
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Upscale Dining - Just a moments walk from our shotgun bungalow property, a bit more formal dining with amazing cuts.
Casual Dining - You can also see this great casual eatery while standing on the front porch of our shotgun bungalow property. Great drinks and American food dishes with an amazing street side patio.
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Nick Ryan's
157 Jefferson St
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Casual Dining - You can also see this great casual eatery while standing on the front porch of our shotgun bungalow property. Great drinks and American food dishes with an amazing street side patio.
Casual Dining - Just a 2 minute walk from our shotgun bungalow property on the corner of Short and Broadway. Their chicken and waffles have been featured on the food network, but lunch and dinner will not disappoint at this casual dining experience either.
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Saul Good Restaurant & Pub
123 N Broadway
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Casual Dining - Just a 2 minute walk from our shotgun bungalow property on the corner of Short and Broadway. Their chicken and waffles have been featured on the food network, but lunch and dinner will not disappoint at this casual dining experience either.
Martini bar & Casual Dining - A 3/4 minute walk, this martini bar is located in the Hilton. While being under the Hilton umbrella, their food is surprisingly good, at a decent price point, but their location with a streetside patio, or large glass windows (if seated inside) facing Broadway is the main draw. Service can be hit or miss though as they always seem to be understaffed.
Bigg Blue Martini
369 W Vine St
Martini bar & Casual Dining - A 3/4 minute walk, this martini bar is located in the Hilton. While being under the Hilton umbrella, their food is surprisingly good, at a decent price point, but their location with a streetside patio, or large glass windows (if seated inside) facing Broadway is the main draw. Service can be hit or miss though as they always seem to be understaffed.
New York Style Pizza - take out only, open late. Just a 4/5 minute walk from our shotgun bungalow property. If you like New York style slices, this is your place. The lines can get long at night, but it is open late. This location is walkable, but they have a large bar/lounge space on Manchester St as well.
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Goodfellas Mill St
110 N Mill St
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New York Style Pizza - take out only, open late. Just a 4/5 minute walk from our shotgun bungalow property. If you like New York style slices, this is your place. The lines can get long at night, but it is open late. This location is walkable, but they have a large bar/lounge space on Manchester St as well.
Upscale steakhouse with reasonable prices, only a 3/4 minute walk from our shotgun bungalow property. It might be hard to get a table on short notice, but is worth the work to get one. You'll be very happy with the service and the food. I've heard several comments that Tony's could have better steak finishes than Ruth's Chris.
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Tony's of Lexington
401 W Main St
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Upscale steakhouse with reasonable prices, only a 3/4 minute walk from our shotgun bungalow property. It might be hard to get a table on short notice, but is worth the work to get one. You'll be very happy with the service and the food. I've heard several comments that Tony's could have better steak finishes than Ruth's Chris.
Casual Dining
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The Village Idiot
307 W Short St
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Casual Dining
Wine/Liquor/Beer - A very large and curated (but affordable) selection of wines, liquors & beers as well as meats & cheeses. This is just up the street from our property.
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Wine + Market
486 W 2nd St
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Wine/Liquor/Beer - A very large and curated (but affordable) selection of wines, liquors & beers as well as meats & cheeses. This is just up the street from our property.
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Shakespeare and Co.
367 W Short St
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Casual Dining & Pub
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Parlay Social
249 W Short St
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Casual Dining & Pub
Large Selection of Bourbons & rooftop bar. Can be crowded late on the weekends.
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Belles Cocktail House
156 Market St
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Large Selection of Bourbons & rooftop bar. Can be crowded late on the weekends.
Casual to Upscale dining - a well regarded local chefs concept of Mexican, this place has never disappointed us, but the wait for a table also usually reflects that as it's a small space.
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Corto Lima
101 W Short St
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Casual to Upscale dining - a well regarded local chefs concept of Mexican, this place has never disappointed us, but the wait for a table also usually reflects that as it's a small space.
Pub & Pub Food - this is a hole in the wall bar, but their food is amazing. The menu is always different but intriguing and is prepared right behind the bar as you watch.
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Sidebar Grill
147 N Limestone
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Pub & Pub Food - this is a hole in the wall bar, but their food is amazing. The menu is always different but intriguing and is prepared right behind the bar as you watch.
Brewery & Casual Dining - This began as a collaboration between a brewery in Paris, KY and a food truck called the Gastrognomes in Lexington. There's no table service, you order food at a kiosk and it's dropped at your table, but you won't be disappointed with their regularly rotating menu of chef driven creations.
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Oscar Diggs
155 N Limestone
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Brewery & Casual Dining - This began as a collaboration between a brewery in Paris, KY and a food truck called the Gastrognomes in Lexington. There's no table service, you order food at a kiosk and it's dropped at your table, but you won't be disappointed with their regularly rotating menu of chef driven creations.
Casual Pizza Dining - started as a chain in WV, their Pizza never disappoints, and their dry rub wings are amazing (seriously, don't eat here and not try them) and the salads are great too. Our friends have said that their Gluten Free pizza is the best they've ever had. Well over 100 varieties of beer and cider to choose from, but no wine or cocktails are available.
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Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY
401 W Main St
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Casual Pizza Dining - started as a chain in WV, their Pizza never disappoints, and their dry rub wings are amazing (seriously, don't eat here and not try them) and the salads are great too. Our friends have said that their Gluten Free pizza is the best they've ever had. Well over 100 varieties of beer and cider to choose from, but no wine or cocktails are available.
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Le Deauville
199 N Limestone
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A nice little park in the middle of downtown next to the Transylvania University campus. The park is lined by beautiful historic homes.
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Gratz Park
250 W 3rd St
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A nice little park in the middle of downtown next to the Transylvania University campus. The park is lined by beautiful historic homes.
Coffee Shop - A great locally owned coffee shop just around the corner from our shotgun bungalow.
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Daily Offerings Coffee Roastery
529 W Main St
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Coffee Shop - A great locally owned coffee shop just around the corner from our shotgun bungalow.
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Starbucks
325 W Main St
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Bourbon tastings
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Justins' House of Bourbon
601 W Main St
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Bourbon tastings

Distillery District

1.5 Miles from our shotgun bungalow property, the Distillery District was an old industrial complex that now houses all the great entertainment, food, and bar/brewery options listed below. A must to check out while you are in town as there are lots of options condensed into this small walkable space.
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Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester Street
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James E. Pepper Distillery
1228 Manchester St
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The Elkhorn Tavern
1200 Manchester St
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Barrel House Distilling Co
1200 Manchester St
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middle fork kitchen bar
1224 Manchester St
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Fusion Brewing
1170 Manchester St
Wise Bird Cider Co.
1170 Manchester St
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The Burl
375 Thompson Rd
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The Burl
375 Thompson Rd
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Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge
1210 Manchester St
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