Bars

A painted wall that says "Mirror Twin Brewing Co."
Culture
Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Lexington
Find local trivia nights in Lexington, Kentucky on weekdays and weekends including bars, breweries, and restaurants.
December 11, 2025 06:00 AM
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Molly Thompson
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Lexington, KY from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 21, 2024
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Monica Garske
Downtown Lexington's skyline overlooking the old courthouse.
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Lexington
As Lexington continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 27, 2024
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Staff
A group of five friends in green wigs posing for a photo behind a Shamrock Shuffle frame.
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Feel the luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick’s Day challenge
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Step back into history at The Five Brothers Bar
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Weekend plans: Spend the day at one of the largest distilleries in the US
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A table surrounded by chairs, plants, and lights enclosed in a glass space.
Culture
The Lost Palm launches outdoor dining with The Treehouse
January 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
LEX Kentucky Castle Rooftop
Events
Ring in 2024 with these 7 New Years Eve events in Lexington
From a black tie gala to an all-day party, there’s no shortage of fun for you to find to ring in the new year in Lexington.
December 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Molly and Aayat standing in the dining room at The Glitz with twinkly lights and ornaments
Tourism and Hospitality
A day trip to Woodford County
From dive bars to glittering restaurants, and everything in between, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary for a day trip to Woodford County.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Lockbox bar with a blue velvet couch, leather bar stools, and art on the walls.
Culture
Free nightcaps at 21c Lexington thanks to Angel’s Envy bourbon
Everyone wins at 21c Museum Hotels thanks to a partnership with Louisville-based bourbon brand Angel’s Envy.
September 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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colorful needlepoint supplies hang on shelves around a table and chairs at M's Canvashouse
Where to buy needlepoint supplies in Lexington
Discover expert tips and all the supplies you need to dive into your next stitching project.
February 16, 2026
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Alexis Baker
Katerina Stoykova reading at open mic Lexington Writer's Room
Local Literature 101: Lexington Writer’s Room
Check out the co-working community that Lexington writers and New York Times bestsellers call home.
February 12, 2026
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Staff
LEX Ice skating rink
City
Where to try Winter Olympics sports near Lexington
A guide to skating, skiing, and snow-filled fun close to home.
February 11, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 6, 2026
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Maria Adnado
A pizza covered in fennel and onions.
Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
February 5, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
260 Clay Ave. Lexington
Real Estate
Hot homes: 5 Lexington properties ahead of the 2026 trends
Discover local homes that showcase the latest design and lifestyle trends for 2026. From colorful finishes to energy-smart features, these properties have it all.
February 4, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
Black Squirrel
Business
Lexington restaurant team opens Black Squirrel in Versailles
Elevated Southern breakfast and lunch hits downtown Versailles. Chef Olivia Jackson leads the kitchen under award-winning Cole Arimes.
February 4, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Lexington’s go-to spot for sweet celebrations
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A bird's eye view of UK's campus.
Education
UK by the numbers: breaking down employee salaries
The Lexington Herald-Leader released its annual roundup of UK’s top earners and employee salary database. We’re breaking down the key takeaways from one of Lexington’s largest employers.
January 26, 2026
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Aayat Ali
Valentine's Day display at Kroger
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