Distillery District
A dining and nightlife district in converted old distillery buildings, centered on the revived James E. Pepper Distillery.
The Distillery District lies in the Manchester Street area west of downtown. Distilling has happened here since the 19th century. After years of disuse, the area was transformed into a dining and entertainment district in the 2010s. At its heart is the James E. Pepper Distillery, which resumed production in 2017 and offers tours and tastings. Around it, old warehouses now house craft breweries, cider houses, bars and restaurants, which are busiest in the evenings and on weekends. It's a good option for visitors who'd rather not drive out to country distilleries and want to experience bourbon culture within the city. It's about a five-minute drive from downtown.
Opening hours
Shop hours vary; liveliest in the evening
Nearby sights
- Lexington Cemetery
- The Red Mile
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Gratz Park Historic District
- Thoroughbred Park
- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
- Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
- Keeneland