Lexington East End Tour: History, Culture, Cocktails

Experience the Bluegrass Cocktails Tour: Downtown Lounges & Appetizers and indulge in handcrafted cocktails and appetizers while exploring cozy lounges in downtown. Immerse yourself in the rich drinking history of Kentucky.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Epping’s on Eastside - Savor farm-to-table dishes crafted by local chef, Cole Armes, paired with a signature cocktail, while discovering the history of this former bottling plant.
  • Trifecta: Glass - Art - Lounge - Explore the studio, observe the creation of hot glass works, and immerse yourself in the creative energy of Lexington’s East End,…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Set off on an exciting adventure through the lively echoes of Lexington’s East End, where every step uncovers layers of history, culture, and intrigue. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and dishes prepared by local chefs as your knowledgeable guide spins a tapestry of captivating stories, transporting you through time.
Explore the intriguing connection…

Location
Lucia's World Emporium
North Ashland Avenue
Please meet inside the shop and definitely take a look at the cool collections from artisans worldwide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tamara
Nov 8, 2025
Fun, fun, fun! - An amazing evening filled with history, bourbon, and bites! Our guide, Kat, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Kentucky bourbon, and she accommodated the needs of everyone in our group, adjusting the pace as warranted. We were beyond impressed!!!!
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Julie
Oct 19, 2025
Fun, Flavorful and Formative - What a fun experience! Our host was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. We got samples of good food and drinks! I highly recommend this activity if you want to taste and get to know Lexington.
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Tammy
Oct 17, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity! - This was one of the most amazing tours I’ve ever been on. Erin is bubbly, huge personality, super fun and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely will rebook multiple tours that she offers just because of her personality. The tour definitely offered lots of sample cocktails as well as plenty of food to fill the biggest appetite. All of the samplings were in a very short distance, so there was not a lot of walking involved however the tour was full of a ton of information. Definitely not a dull moment all afternoon.
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Harlow32
Oct 14, 2025
Lots of fun! - Great experience! Kay was exceptionally informative and lots of fun! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a different night out.
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Carolwb8030hv
Oct 7, 2025
Highly recommend this tour. - Great tour - Elena very personable and informative. Tour was engaging, food and drinks were wonderful - will visit these sites again in the future. Also loved the glass blowing experience.
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Paulsd7237pe
Oct 4, 2025
Food, history and booze! - Not only was the food and drink sampling excellent, we really liked the historical narration as well! A nice aspect of Lexington that you wouldn't necessarily find in a history book.
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Tammytlions
Oct 4, 2025
Food Tour and Friends!! - My college roommates and I go on a trip each year and this year landed us in KY! We started doing food tours several years back and this year’s did not disappoint!! Alana was fabulous and SO knowledgeable. We loved learning about KY history and the food and drinks were out of this world!! Don’t miss this experience!!
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Anotherjenny75
Aug 30, 2025
Fun guide great history! - Highly recommend!! Trifecta was our favorite and Elaina was amazing! Great for groups or a couple. Don’t miss out on this tour.
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Deborahbw6186uo
Jul 30, 2025
Bites of Bluegrass Tour - My first walking food tour, but definitely not my last. I thoroughly enjoyed the food and learning some of Lexington's history.
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G9905utmatts
Oct 28, 2025
Of 3 years, this was more drinking than eating. - Done this tour 3 years running. Nothing wrong, just not as great as last 2. All 3 have had different content and different stops. This tour was more drinking than eating.
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From $105
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).