Drinking in Lexington (Kentucky)

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• Atomic Cafe, Third and Limestone. A laid-back restaurant and bar that offers a screened courtyard and reggae music on the weekends.
• Cheapside bar/restaurant frequented by many young professionals.
• The Dame, Main St. It is the most popular venue for live local music as well as national acts which over the years has included everyone from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to Kenny Chesney. Recently moved to 367 East Main Street.
• McCarthy's seems to be the default bar for a wide range of people. Sprawled across three storefronts, it has a back patio, absolutely no cover charge, and a charismatic old doorman named Miami Steve who usually sports interesting headwear.
• Redmon's, Main Street. A snug country bar with live music every night of the week. Very popular with the college crowd on Thursday nights.
• Saddle Ridge opened in 2006 and is not near the traditional downtown cluster of bars, but its spacious design, mechanical bull, and crowd-pleasing country/hip-hop music mix has quickly made it one of the most popular spots for twenty-somethings.
• Two Keys is the quintessential college bar, located straight across the street from UK's north campus and packed with Greek students (referring to fraternity and sorority members, not people of Greek origin) during the school year.
• Molly Brookes Irish Bar, 109 N limestone (Directly across from the new courthouse). Molly Brookes is an original Irish bar in downtown Lexington. Its owned by some Irish people and the staff there are Irish too. The drink prices are good and the crowd is fun.They have a nice old patio outback and sidewalk tables too.
• Le Deauville, 199 North Limestone. 5:30-11. Outstanding food and an unmatched ambience--this restaurant is a must-visit for lovers of French cuisine...or excellent drinks. Reservations are strongly recommended.
• the Tin Roof, 303 South Limestone, www.tinroofbars.com/Home/Lexington. A brand new live music joint located at Maxwell and South Limestone that has a laid back atmosphere and has already created excitement among locals. In addition to drinks they also serve made from scratch food.
• Soundbar/Blu Lounge, South Limestone. One of Lexington's newest and most exciting upscale and comfortable lounge, video and dance bars. By yourself or with friends, Blu Lounge and the new Soundbar concept offer a truly unique and fun entertainment experience.

• www.tinroofbars.com/Home/Lexington