Location: Bardstown
Top Things to do in Bardstown
What to do and see in Bardstown, Kentucky (KY): The Best Food & Drink
Bardstown is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was recorded as 11,700 by the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Nelson County. It is named for the pioneering Bard brothers. David Bard obtained a 1,000 acres (400 ha) land grant in 1785 in what was then Jefferson County, Virginia, from Governor Patrick Henry. William Bard surveyed and platted the town. It was originally chartered as Baird's Town in 1788, and has also been known as Beardstown, and Beards Town.
Restaurants in Bardstown
1. BourbonTown Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 149 reviews
Bourbontown Tours is a locally owned and operated tour company located in the heart of Bourbon Country - Bardstown, Kentucky! We also serve the Greater Louisville area as well. We travel to local distilleries and other interesting places along the trail: public, private, event, and corporate tours available for any size group. Call or go online today to book your tour! We will customize your tour for the ultimate experience.
2. Lux Row Distillers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By kellybO8356JW
Excellent tour, fantastic bourbon and gorgeous distillery and gift shop. Our tour guide Kateilyn was awesome and we were fortunate enough to meet Michele Lux and ask her questions, etc. I have visited almost every distillery on the bourbon trail and Lux Row is a MUST SEE!!!! GIFT SHOP IS THE BEST!! Everyone who works there is super friendly! You might even be lucky enough to meet Henry.
3. CopperTop Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Bourbon Tours and Tastings: Our small group tours provide an intimate, fun, social, and lighthearted way to see and taste Bourbon's best. Our informed guides will introduce you to the local history and culture and show you why Kentuckians are so strong in spirit.
4. Bardstown Bourbon Company
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5.0 based on 264 reviews
The Bardstown Bourbon Company is a New Blend of Bourbon Makers, pushing the boundaries through innovation, while honoring the traditional art of making whiskey. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World®, we produce the highest-quality Kentucky bourbon, whiskey, and rye brands as well as offer custom whiskey production through our one-of-a-kind Collaborative Distilling Program.
5. McIntyre's Winery & Berries
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By sherrys514 - Fort Wayne, United States
We had a great time visiting McIntyre Winery. We went during the day so social distancing was quite easy. Beautiful winery and the wine is fantastic. We ended up buying almost a full case of wine! The sampling of the wine was fun and be sure to try the wine slushies! Worth a visit!
6. Barton 1792 Distillery
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4.5 based on 830 reviews
Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Situated in heart of bourbon country on 196 acres, the Distillery boasts 29 barrel aging warehouses, 22 other buildings including an impressive still house, and the legendary Tom Moore Spring. Named in honor of the year Kentucky joined the United States, Barton 1792 offers three tours of the Distillery: the Barton Tradition Tour, the Bushel to Bottle Tour and the 1792 Estate Tour.
Reviewed By scottrN3925HR
Great tour this was our 5th or 6th tour and always learn something different on each tour! I am looking forward to another and when we can do the estate tour again!
7. Willett Distilling Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 805 reviews
Tradition: In 1936 Thompson Willett founded The Willett Distilling Company. Today, the Willett tradition continues. Visitor Center Hours Monday thru Saturday – 9:30 till 5:30 Tour Times Monday thru Saturday – 10:00am – 4:00pm, on the hour
Reviewed By cdsrx08 - Saint Charles, United States
I love the Bourbons produced here, the tour is about on par with other distillery tours on the Bourbon Trail, and with the improvements they are doing on site, it could become a great destination.
8. Preservation Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Preservation Distillery and Farms is a hidden treasure in the heart of Bardstown, KY. The first and only small craft distillery in Nelson County, and the first Kentucky distillery in history founded by a woman. Preservation is located in a historic tobacco barn where we practice farm and distilling sustainability. Family owned, and the only 100% pot distilled bourbon facility in the region, we are committed to preserving the legacy and traditions of the Kentucky Bourbon industry. With a focus on unfiltered and cask strength purity, our legacy brands include: Preservation Bourbon Very Olde St.Nick Bourbon + Rye Rare Perfection Whiskeys Wattie Boone Cowboy Little Barrel Pure Antique Dakota Whiskey Cock of the Walk Old Man Winter as well as our bourbon barrel aged Campeon Blue Agave Tequila VISIT US FOR OUR GENEROUS POURING SELECTIONS AND WARM HOSPITALITY. BOOK ON OUR WEBSITE
Reviewed By Ladyflyer53
A big surprise for us. Molly our "elevated tasting" savant was truly amazing. Informative, very knowledgeable both about Preservation as well as bourbon history. We were very pleased with our stop here. Highlight of our 2020 visit.
