Barrel 53

4.2

28 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Great for happy hour
Great for live music

At Barrel 53 we proudly offer a casual dining experience with a sophisticated touch of down home southern cuisine. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, our Bourbon & Spirit selection is the front runner to the start of the evening. Join us Saturday evenings for live music showcasing a variety of local bands. Grab a quick drink in our rustic copper & barrel themed lounge or dine in with friends and entertain our extensive dinner menu!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(859) 475-0950
Website
http://www.hotellexky.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-9491
Area
Lexington
Cross Street
I-75 at exit 104 Athens Boonesboro by Lexington Sport Club Pro Soccer Arena
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Potato SkinsUS$11.50
Mini potato skins smothered with cheese, bacon and topped with chives. Served with a side of sour cream, ranch and BBQ sauce.
Pretzel Bites & Beer CheeseUS$12.50
Mozzarella WedgesUS$10.50
Served with a side of marinara sauce
BBQ Chicken QuesadillaUS$13.50
Served with a side of sour cream
Triple Crown DipUS$10.50
Queso, salsa and spinach dip served with warm tortilla chips
Bone in wings (6) or (12)
Your choice of Buffalo, Dry rub, Bourbon glaze or BBQ

Lighter Side

House SaladUS$12.00
Served with cheese, tomato, cucumber, bacon and your choice of dressing
Caesar SaladUS$10.00
Buffalo Chicken Wrap (Grilled or Fried)US$12.00
Served with fries.

Sandwiches

Served with your choice of fries or Half Salad

High Stakes BLTUS$12.00
Club SandwichUS$11.50
Turkey, ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato piled high on toasted bread
Prime Rib SandwichUS$15.50
Served with Au Jus for dipping
Copper SlidersUS$15.50
Two sliders with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Barrel BurgerUS$15.00
Full burger with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo

14" Thin Crust Pizza

.50 each additional topping

14" PizzaUS$13.50
Add Pepperoni, Sausage, Hamburger, Bell Peppers, Banana Peppers, Black olives, Onion, Mushrooms or Jalapeno

Kids Menu

All items $8.00

Alfredo
Slider with Fries
Grilled Cheese
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Tenders & Fries

Side Items

French FriesUS$4.50
Mashed PotatosUS$4.50
Vegetable Medley US$4.50
Zucchini, Squash, Carrots & Tomatos
Baked PotatoUS$4.00
Served with butter and sour cream. Loaded option available with additional charge.
Brussel SproutsUS$4.50
Served with bacon bits
AsparagusUS$5.00

Desserts

Copper BrownieUS$13.00
Served with candy pieces, ice cream and a chocolate drizzle
Barrel RollUS$13.00
Cinnamon Roll topped with warm cinnamon apples, ice cream and caramel drizzle
Triple Chocolate Mousse CakeUS$9.00

Entrees

ONLY AVAILABLE FRIDAY & SATURDAY

16oz Prime RibUS$35.00
Served with choice of two sides
Sirloin (6oz) or (10oz)
Served with choice of two sides
Fish & ChipsUS$15.50
Chicken Tender Platter (Half or Full)
Half order (2) Full order (4) Choice of grilled or fried & served with choice of two sides
SalmonUS$28.00
Served with choice of two sides

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

28 Reviews

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BethS
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stopped here for dinner on our way to do Kentucky bourbon distillery tours. All of us enjoyed the food and drinks!
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VinceP
VIP
Louisville
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
If I could give less than a 1 star I would. We went here for our Valentine's Day dinner, and it was absolutely terrible. We sat at our table for 20 minutes before our waitress came to speak to us - she didn't even ask for our drink order at that time, and she NEVER asked me for my drink order the entire dinner. We both ordered the Valentine's Day Special ($50 per person for 3 courses = salad appetizer, filet with vegetables for main course, and a dessert). After 30 minutes waiting from our order time the waitress finally brings food to us - but it isn't the salad appetizer, it's the main course. We asked where our salads were and she said, "oh I thought someone else brought it to you". She goes back and brings us our salads with our meal. We cut into our filets, and they are VERY UNDERCOOKED (husband ordered medium and it was rare, I ordered medium well and it was medium rare). We mentioned this to the waitress, and she took plates back to the kitchen. 5 minutes later she brings them back to us with the steaks cooked a little bit more - still not close to what we ordered. We finally just gave up and didn't eat the steak. The waitress came back and asked how it was and we told her the steak still wasn't cooked appropriately but we weren't going to send it back again. She then brings us our check - FULL CHARGE and she didn't even offer us dessert. I asked if our meal came with a dessert and she said yes. Then why didn't you offer it?! I asked for 2 desserts to go just to get out of there. Service was terrible. Food was terrible. And we still had to pay full price for a meal that we didn't get all parts of without asking for it (they never asked us what we wanted to drink, or dessert), and our filets were inedible. Absolute disgrace.
Barrel 53Responded on 27 February 2024
Vince, we are so sorry to hear about your bad experience with us. We always strive to provide a 5 star experience and we are so sorry this how your night went. I will absolutely be speaking with our service staff this get this issue corrected. We sincerely hope you will be willing to give us another shot soon.
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RobB
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very busy for Valentines Day, yet everyone killed it! Food, service, atmosphere...excellent!
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LouF
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food took a long time to process and found a hair in my dessert.
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WhatAJoke
Louisville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This place was a joke. The menu online didn’t match the menu in the restaurant. Literally NO ONE was in the restaurant but my table and we couldn’t even get service. The drink menu didn’t match what they actually had available so the waiter kept going to the bar and coming back to say they didn’t have what we wanted. So we would ask what they do have and he would say “I just really don’t know”. He didn’t even take the time to write down what was available. He also kept forgetting what drinks we ordered. I’m not sure if he was high or what. After waiting almost 20 minutes just to get a drink we decided it was probably best we did not eat there. Not to mention we were the only people in the entire restaurant on a Saturday night the weekend of Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure where the food rating for this restaurant come from but they are definitely not from me.
Barrel 53Responded on 27 February 2024
We are so sorry to hear about your bad experience with us. We always strive to provide a 5 star experience and we are so sorry this how your night went. I will absolutely be speaking with our service staff to see why they were unable to provide our selections. We sincerely hope you will be willing to give us another shot soon.
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RobB
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looked great after renovation. Ambiance was perfect.
Barrel 53Responded on 27 February 2024
Rob, We sincerely appreciate you sharing your positive experience at our restaurant. We cant wait to host again soon!
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ShirleyS
VIP
Louisville
33 reviews
1.0
33 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had reservations and drove about 45 minutes to get there. When we walked in five employees were sitting at the bar and said sorry, but we don’t have food tonight but you’re welcome to join us for a drink said the cook was sick, had an appointment or something like that. We left and tried to make other reservation on OpenTable, but it wouldn’t let us since we had that reservation. Seems there should’ve been a way to let us know about the situation. We will not be back.
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EinLEX
Louisville
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Based on reviews, I wanted to try this place. My hub and I had already planned on having the halibut and filet. I wasn't sure where it was located. Barrel 53 is a hotel bar/restaurant and not the atmosphere I wanted. The server, who may have been new, didn't want to be there. Halibut is no longer on the menu. Husband had the rib eye and I had a pizza and both were very good,. I'm glad we tried a new place. We will not be back
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WilliamT
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome service and food. I will definitely be back.
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SusanH
VIP
Louisville
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a hotel restaurant however it looks like the hotel is being renovated and is closed currently. Our food was good - I had the halibut and my husband had the chicken cordon bleu. Music started at 8 pm but was pleasantly not loud and overwhelming.
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Barrel 53 is rated 4.2 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-9491

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
I-75 at exit 104 Athens Boonesboro by Lexington Sport Club Pro Soccer Arena
Area
Lexington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.hotellexky.com/
Phone number
(859) 475-0950

Barrel 53

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Potato SkinsUS$11.50

Pretzel Bites & Beer CheeseUS$12.50

Mozzarella WedgesUS$10.50

BBQ Chicken QuesadillaUS$13.50

Triple Crown DipUS$10.50

Bone in wings (6) or (12)

Lighter Side

House SaladUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Buffalo Chicken Wrap (Grilled or Fried)US$12.00

Sandwiches

High Stakes BLTUS$12.00

Club SandwichUS$11.50

Prime Rib SandwichUS$15.50

Copper SlidersUS$15.50

Barrel BurgerUS$15.00

14" Thin Crust Pizza

14" PizzaUS$13.50

Kids Menu

Alfredo

Slider with Fries

Grilled Cheese

Mac & Cheese

Chicken Tenders & Fries

Side Items

French FriesUS$4.50

Mashed PotatosUS$4.50

Vegetable Medley US$4.50

Baked PotatoUS$4.00

Brussel SproutsUS$4.50

AsparagusUS$5.00

Desserts

Copper BrownieUS$13.00

Barrel RollUS$13.00

Triple Chocolate Mousse CakeUS$9.00

Entrees

16oz Prime RibUS$35.00

Sirloin (6oz) or (10oz)

Fish & ChipsUS$15.50

Chicken Tender Platter (Half or Full)

SalmonUS$28.00

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