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    The Cellar Bar and Grille (Lexington, KY)

    Published: Aug 15, 2022 · Modified: Jan 31, 2023 · Leave a Comment

    The Cellar Bar & Grille in Lexington is a great place for happy hour drinks and eats, along with live music in a beautiful setting!

    By: Alisha Trenalone
    Side of building with lettering saying "The Cellar Bar and Grille."

    Have you ever realized that a city you thought you knew pretty well still had its little secrets?

    That’s how we felt last summer when we stumbled upon The Cellar Bar and Grille, a somewhat hidden oasis in southern Lexington.

    With very competitive pricing during happy hour, an idyllic patio surrounded by lush greenery, and a mellow set of live music, The Cellar really impressed us! We started recommending it to friends, and it went firmly on our list of must-returns.

    Here’s why you might want to check it out!

    Looking for things to do in the Lexington area? We recommend a visit to Talon Winery, or a hike at Raven Run.

    Finding The Cellar Bar and Grille

    The Cellar Bar and Grille is — well, sort of in the cellar.

    It’s the lower level of The Signature Club of Lansdowne.

    Front of Signature Club of Lansdowne main building.
    The Signature Club of Lansdowne

    And while the club is members-only, the restaurant is open to everyone.

    Once you find the club, which is just off Tates Creek, north of New Circle, follow the signs to the parking lot down behind the building.

    Sign showing parking for The Cellar Bar and Grille.
    The Signature Club of Lansdowne

    Happy Hour at The Cellar

    Happy Hour is typically Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    You can expect quite good prices on appetizers, beer, wine, well drinks, and cocktails.

    Sign announcing Happy Hour and patio rules.
    Happy Hour Sign on Patio

    Check out The Cellar’s Facebook page for extended happy hours or special events.

    You can order online if you need to do pickup, but if the weather’s nice, don’t miss an opportunity to dine on the patio.

    The Cellar Bar and Grille menu for starters, salads and soups, tacos, wraps and sandwiches.
    Appetizer, Sandwiches, Tacos + Salads on the Menu
    The Cellar Bar and Grille menu for entrees, side items, kids, and brunch.
    Entrees and Brunch on the Menu

    Dining on The Patio

    The indoor portion of the restaurant has more of a sports bar vibe, with huge screens for watching the game. But in summer time, it was the patio that really caught our attention.

    The Cellar Bar and Grille patio from above with tables, umbrellas and chairs.
    The Patio of The Cellar Bar and Grille

    Overlooked by plenty of trees, and with umbrella-shaded tables, the patio has a pleasant, comfy feel even in the heat of summer.

    When we arrived, shortly before 5 p.m., the patio wasn’t overly crowded yet and it was easy to find a table. But it did start to fill up after that, so I’d recommend going early in the evening.

    It’s a “seat yourself and wait for service” situation, so you may need to give it a few minutes before you can catch the eye of a server, depending on how busy they are.

    Once our drinks arrived (a bourbon on ice, a glass of wine, and the fun, tropical Bahama Mama), we enjoyed just sitting back and relaxing.

    Bahama Mama cocktail in glass, white wine in glass, and bourbon and ice in a glass.
    Bourbon, Wine + Cocktail Drinks

    There was live music the evening we went. It was a guitar playing duo, with songs of the Margaritaville variety (although they did take requests).

    Guitarist performing live music on patio.
    Live Music at The Cellar

    We ordered the buffalo chicken wrap with a cucumber tomato salad, blackened mahi mahi tacos with sweet potato fries, and a turkey and avocado wrap.

    Blackened mahi mahi tacos with sweet potato fries.
    Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos

    Everything was delicious!

    Not able to make it out to a restaurant but craving fish tacos? Try making your own halibut or tilapia tacos at home!

    Buffalo chicken wrap with cucumber and tomato salad.
    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    Turkey and avocado wrap with sweet potato fries.
    Turkey and Avocado Wrap

    With the live music and the good weather, it was a perfect evening.

    The Cellar Bar and Grille is a good place to gather with friends if no one has to rush away — but can instead just plan to linger and enjoy the patio and the surroundings.

    The Cellar Bar and Grille patio from a distance with heavy tree and shrubbery coverage.
    Patio Surrounded by Shady Trees

    Have you discovered this little oasis in Lexington yet? Let us know in the comments!

    About Alisha Trenalone

    I’m Alisha and I live in eastern Kentucky. Discovering good food is one of my joys in life, but you will also find me doing lots of reading and dreaming of travel. Having worked at a local newspaper for several years, I’m avidly interested in the written word and the art of sharing stories. Now I help Sarah out in various ways here at Champagne Tastes!

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