Emily's Guidebook for Bardstown

Emily
Emily's Guidebook for Bardstown

Food Scene

Donuts are delicious. Try the Yum Yum.
16 locals recommend
Hadorn's Bakery
118 W Flaget St
16 locals recommend
Donuts are delicious. Try the Yum Yum.
11 locals recommend
Fresh Coffee, Pastries & More
114 N 3rd St
11 locals recommend
In business since the '40's, a family tradition is still in business owned and operated by Jerry Boone and and his son Matthew. A carry out sandwich will be made to order if you chose to find a picnic spot.
6 locals recommend
Boone's Butcher Shop
100 Old Bloomfield Pike
6 locals recommend
In business since the '40's, a family tradition is still in business owned and operated by Jerry Boone and and his son Matthew. A carry out sandwich will be made to order if you chose to find a picnic spot.
20 locals recommend
Pat's Place
123 N 3rd St
20 locals recommend
This amazing bar has fabulous cocktails and upscale small plates. They are only open during the day but reservations are usually available via resi or a phone call! (Secret Saturday menu item- the burger. This isn’t listed and is DELICIOUS not your average burger. They only make 10 per Saturday)
7 locals recommend
The Bar at Willett
1869 Loretto Road
7 locals recommend
This amazing bar has fabulous cocktails and upscale small plates. They are only open during the day but reservations are usually available via resi or a phone call! (Secret Saturday menu item- the burger. This isn’t listed and is DELICIOUS not your average burger. They only make 10 per Saturday)
A European run thin pizza shop has amazing wine pours but sometimes, as in Europe, is not a quick bite.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Primo
120 N 3rd St
20 locals recommend
A European run thin pizza shop has amazing wine pours but sometimes, as in Europe, is not a quick bite.
Almost always need a reservation
39 locals recommend
The Rickhouse Restaurant & Lounge
112 Xavier Dr
39 locals recommend
Almost always need a reservation

Parks & Nature

Bernheim Forest Road
Bernheim Forest Road
This is a peaceful monastery where you can attend a service or be one with nature.
11 locals recommend
Abbey of Gethsemani
3642 Monks Rd
11 locals recommend
This is a peaceful monastery where you can attend a service or be one with nature.

Sightseeing

Willett is a beautiful family owned and operated distillery that produces some of the world' s most delicious bourbons and ryes
53 locals recommend
Willett Distillery
1869 Loretto Rd
53 locals recommend
Willett is a beautiful family owned and operated distillery that produces some of the world' s most delicious bourbons and ryes
33 locals recommend
Barton 1792 Distillery
501 Cathedral Manor
33 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Heaven Hill Brands
1064 Loretto Rd
39 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Lux Row Distillers
3050 E John Rowan Blvd
25 locals recommend
95 locals recommend
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow Rd
95 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Four Roses Bottling Facility
624 Lotus Rd
11 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
My Old Kentucky Home
501 E Stephen Foster Ave
38 locals recommend
One of the top 4 Civil War Museums in the Nation. This is a real gem.
Civil War N More
151 Atkinson Hill Ave
One of the top 4 Civil War Museums in the Nation. This is a real gem.
38 locals recommend
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
602 N 3rd St
38 locals recommend

Shopping

One of a kind, fine quality gifts.
7 locals recommend
Shaq & Coco
111 N 3rd St
7 locals recommend
One of a kind, fine quality gifts.
Consignment antique, lovely silk flowers, pajamas
11 locals recommend
At Mary's
116 N 3rd St
11 locals recommend
Consignment antique, lovely silk flowers, pajamas
There is surely a treasure to be found.
Useful Things Antiques & Collectibles Store
11 Crenshaw Ln
There is surely a treasure to be found.
15 locals recommend
Peacock on Third
122 N 3rd St
15 locals recommend

Essentials

Toddy has a wonderful knowledge of Bourbon and nice finds.
Toddy's Liquors
110 S 4th St
Toddy has a wonderful knowledge of Bourbon and nice finds.
9 locals recommend
Kroger
102 W John Rowan Blvd
9 locals recommend
Beer cave, last minute snacks, and an ATM.
FiveStar
122 E Stephen Foster Ave
Beer cave, last minute snacks, and an ATM.

Arts & Culture

Jim and Jeanette Cantrell open their home/gallery to visitors. Jim is a prolific local artist who was commissioned to paint the Derby poster in 2017. Jeanette operates the bookstore along side Jim.
Thomas Merton Books
214 W Stephen Foster Ave
Jim and Jeanette Cantrell open their home/gallery to visitors. Jim is a prolific local artist who was commissioned to paint the Derby poster in 2017. Jeanette operates the bookstore along side Jim.
Visit this carefully procured museum all about bourbon in historic Spaulding Hall. The stately building once housed St. Joseph's all male Catholic boarding school.
14 locals recommend
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
114 N 5th St
14 locals recommend
Visit this carefully procured museum all about bourbon in historic Spaulding Hall. The stately building once housed St. Joseph's all male Catholic boarding school.
Jim Cantrell is a prolific local artist who was commissioned to paint the Derby poster in 2017. They have been active members of Bardstown society for many years.
Bardstown Art Gallery
214 W Stephen Foster Ave
Jim Cantrell is a prolific local artist who was commissioned to paint the Derby poster in 2017. They have been active members of Bardstown society for many years.

Entertainment & Activities

Keystone Cinemas
2725 E John Rowan Blvd