🗓️ Coming soon
Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Lexington. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the Horse Capital of the World this quarter.
Business
The Manchester, 941 Manchester St. | Opening Spring 2023 | A new boutique hotel featuring a rooftop bar, signature restaurant + equestrian aesthetic.
Bluegrass Distilling, 158 Leestown Rd., Midway | Fall 2023 | An $8-million craft bourbon distillery with a gift shop + tasting rooms.
CannaBuzz, 938 Manchester St. | Spring 2023 | Hemp-derived THC goodies with plans for more “cannabis-infused experiences”.
Community
Baptist Health Hamburg, TBD | 2024 | Outpatient services for a number of health concerns including emergency care, cancer, cardiology + more.
Dining
Desperado’s, 1224 Manchester St., Ste. 110 | Summer 2023 | Scratch-made tacos, high-end tequilas + mezcals.
Slim Chickens, 525 Waller Ave. | Spring 2023 | Dine-in and drive-thru service for chicken tender meals, salads, sides, and desserts.
7 Brew, 4265 Harrodsburg Rd. | Spring 2023 | Drive-thru coffee chain serving up lattes, smoothies, and energy drinks .
TukTuk Snack Shop, 124 Malabu Dr., Ste 110 | Summer 2023 | Southern-Sri Lankan fusion plates from James Beard award-nominated chef Sam Fore.
Jack in the Box, TBD | 2024 | West Coast fast-food that’s your one-stop shop for burgers, popcorn chicken, and egg rolls + it’s open late night.
Education
Polo Club Middle School, 2185 Polo Club Blvd. | Fall 2025 | A new 171,893 sqft, $82.7 million middle school will serve the Hamburg area.
Recreation
Town Branch Park, High Street | 2024 | A 9+ acre world-class community gathering space with a dog park and amphitheater.
Cardinal Run North Park, Parkers Mill Road | 2025 | A 137-acre park with three miles of nature trails, a playground, various sports fields + a dog park.
Splash!, 540 E. Third St. | Spring 2023 | A water play zone that will also incorporate history lessons in the East End neighborhood.
Retail
Sephora, The Summit at Fritz Farm | Summer 2023 | Beauty products, skincare + make-up consultations.
Amazon 4-Star Store, The Summit at Fritz Farm | TBD | A space for Amazon shoppers to find popular items in person.
Residential
Indigo Apartments, 3151 Mapleleaf Dr. | Spring 2024 | Three five-story buildings containing ~229 units
✅ Now open
If there’s one thing we love even more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of Lexington’s newest spots. Check out this list of recently opened establishments.
Business
Dahlhus Fudge, 219 Woodland Ave. | Choose from 36 different flavors of handmade fudge like peanut butter + creamsicle.
Recovery Room, 3851 Mall Rd. | Heal your body with IV drip therapy, cold water immersion, red light therapy + more.
Dining
Georgie’s Social House opened on April 12, 2023. | Photo courtesy of @georgies_socialhouse
Georgie’s Social House, 161 N. Limestone | A new cocktail club with George-themed concoctions.
Andy’s Frozen Custard, 2800 Richmond Rd. | Frozen custard creations, any way you want it.
Jack Brown’s, 155 N. Limestone | American Wagyu burgers + classic fries, need we say more?
Myriad Meadery, 732 National Ave. | The Warehouse Block’s new addition serves up fermented-honey alcoholic beverages.
Maple Street Biscuits, 2270 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. 120 | Biscuit-forward brunch with scratch-made comfort food in a casual setting.
Entertainment
District 7 Social, 1170 Manchester St. | A fun night out with duck pin bowling, golf simulators + a self-serve beer wall
Main Event, 240 Canary Rd. | An entertainment venue for all ages with bowling, a ropes course, arcade games + more.
Par6 Social, 3565 Nicholasville Rd. | Reserve your own suite for simulated golf, baseball + more.
Retail
Shady Rays, The Summit at Fritz Farm | Sunglasses for all types of adventures, no matter how action-packed.
Nike by Lexington, The Summit at Fritz Farm | This lab-like space is inspired by our city + helps shoppers find new and unique products.
Palmetto Moon, 3401 Nicholasville Rd. Ste. 820 | Your one-stop shop for men’s and women’s fashion + drinkware from bands like YETI, Simply Southern, Vineyard Vines, and more.
