Barrel 53

4.2

32 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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!

Dining areas

Additional information

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$10.00
Pretzel & Beer CheeseUS$10.00
Mozzarella WedgesUS$11.00
Triple Crown Loaded Nachos or FriesUS$15.00
Tortilla Chips or Fries, With your choice of Beef, Pork, or Chicken, Queso, Jalapenos, Bacon Bits, Black Olives, Diced Tomatoes Served with House Made Salsa
- NachosUS$0.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- BeefUS$0.00
- PorkUS$0.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
Trifecta ComboUS$12.00
Mozzarella Wedges, Pretzel Bites, Potato Skins
Copper SlidersUS$18.50
- NO CHEESEUS$0.00
- Cheddar CheeseUS$0.00
- Monery Jack CheeseUS$0.00
BBQ Chicken QuesadillaUS$13.50
9 Piece WingsUS$16.00
9 Piece Wings Tossed in Buffalo, Dry Rub, BBQ, Bourbon Glaze
- BuffaloUS$0.00
- Dry RubUS$0.00
- BBQUS$0.00
- Bourbon GlazeUS$0.00
- NakedUS$0.00

Soups & Salads

Soup of the DayUS$7.20
Caesar SaladUS$8.40
House SaladUS$8.00
with Bacon, Cucumber, tomatoes, & Cheese with Homemade raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette OR Ranch Dressing
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Full SaladUS$4.00
- VinaigretteUS$0.00
- RanchUS$0.00
- Blue CheeseUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Creamy ItalianUS$0.00

Entrees

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$21.00
w/ Fettuccine
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Baked PotatoUS$0.00
- Baked Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Brussels SproutsUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Half CaesarUS$0.00
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$0.00
- ChickenUS$0.00
- SteakUS$2.00
Grilled SalmonUS$27.00
Grilled Salmon Topped with Creamy Dill Sauce with your choice of side
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Baked PotatoUS$0.00
- Baked Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Brussels SproutsUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Half CaesarUS$0.00
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$0.00
Sirloin SteakUS$21.00
6oz Sirloin Steak w/ choice of sides
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Baked PotatoUS$0.00
- Baked Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Brussels SproutsUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Half CaesarUS$0.00
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Extra RareUS$0.00
Barrel Burger PlatterUS$15.00
Our Signature Burger with Lettuce , Tomato, Candied Jalapenos, Tangy Mustard, House Made Pimento Cheese Served with Fries
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Half House SaladUS$0.00
- Brussel sproutsUS$0.00
- Baked potatoUS$0.00
Chicken Tender PlatterUS$13.00
Served with Fries & Honey Mustard BBQ
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Baked PotatoUS$0.00
- Baked Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Brussels SproutsUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Half CaesarUS$0.00
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$0.00
- GrilledUS$0.00
- FriedUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- BBQUS$0.00
- RanchUS$0.00
- No SauceUS$0.00
Kentucky Hot BrownsUS$18.50
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Baked PotatoUS$0.00
- Baked Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Brussels SproutsUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Half CaesarUS$0.00
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$0.00
Fried Catfish PlatterUS$18.50
Hand Breaded fried catfish served with house made tartar sauce with fries
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- Baked PotatoUS$0.00
- Baked Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Brussels SproutsUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- French FriesUS$0.00
- Half CaesarUS$0.00
- Half SaladUS$0.00
- Mashed PotatoesUS$0.00
- Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$0.00
14" Pizza (Online Order)US$12.50

Sandwiches

High Stakes BLTUS$10.00
6 Pc of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, With Garlic Aioli Served on Grilled Texas Toast
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Prime Rib on BaguetteUS$21.00
8oz of slow cooked premium prime rib served with house made aju sauce
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Pulled Pork SandwichUS$12.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$12.00
5 oz. Served with Lettuce, Tomato & onion topped with IPA Aioli
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
- No LettuceUS$0.00
- No TomatoUS$0.00
- No OnionUS$0.00
- No AioliUS$0.00
KY Grilled Pimento Cheese SandwichUS$9.00
our signature KY proud freshly grated pimento served on grilled white bread
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00

Additional Sides

French FriesUS$4.50
Cole SlawUS$4.50
Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$4.50
Baked Sweet PotatoUS$4.50
BroccoliUS$4.50
Mashed PotatoesUS$4.50
AsparagusUS$4.50

Kids Menu

Kids Chicken TendersUS$5.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Kids BurgerUS$5.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Kids Mac n' CheeseUS$5.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Kids Grilled CheeseUS$5.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00
Kids Hot DogUS$5.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Cole SlawUS$0.00
- Veg MedUS$0.00
- Sweet PotatoUS$0.00
- BroccoliUS$0.00
- Mash PotatoesUS$0.00
- AsparagusUS$0.00

Deserts

Barrel RollUS$10.00
Home made cinnamon Roll w/ fried apples, vanilla ice cream & Drizzled caramel sauce
Kentucky Fudge BrownieUS$7.50

Beverages

CokeUS$2.70
Diet CokeUS$2.70
SpriteUS$2.70
LemonadeUS$2.70
Mello YellowUS$2.70
Root BeerUS$2.70
PoweradeUS$2.70
Coke ZeroUS$2.70

What 32 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

32 Reviews

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Valerie
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner in the igloo was the perfect way to celebrate a 16th birthday!
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Aimee
St. Louis
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on Christmas night, and they were very shortstaffed. However, the food was great and the weight staff was wonderful.
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Steven
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was very nice the food was good. There were not very many customers but the weather was cold and nasty the night we went so hopefully that was the issue. Would hate to see this place not do well would definitely recommend.
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Connor
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the vibe here. The food was spectacular especially the fries. And the live music was so good!!
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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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Barrel 53 is rated 4.2 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

5532 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-9491

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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

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Dining areas

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Appetizers

Potato SkinsUS$10.00

Pretzel & Beer CheeseUS$10.00

Mozzarella WedgesUS$11.00

Triple Crown Loaded Nachos or FriesUS$15.00

Trifecta ComboUS$12.00

Copper SlidersUS$18.50

BBQ Chicken QuesadillaUS$13.50

9 Piece WingsUS$16.00

Soups & Salads

Soup of the DayUS$7.20

Caesar SaladUS$8.40

House SaladUS$8.00

Entrees

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$21.00

Grilled SalmonUS$27.00

Sirloin SteakUS$21.00

Barrel Burger PlatterUS$15.00

Chicken Tender PlatterUS$13.00

Kentucky Hot BrownsUS$18.50

Fried Catfish PlatterUS$18.50

14" Pizza (Online Order)US$12.50

Sandwiches

High Stakes BLTUS$10.00

Prime Rib on BaguetteUS$21.00

Pulled Pork SandwichUS$12.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$12.00

KY Grilled Pimento Cheese SandwichUS$9.00

Additional Sides

French FriesUS$4.50

Cole SlawUS$4.50

Seasonal Vegetable MedleyUS$4.50

Baked Sweet PotatoUS$4.50

BroccoliUS$4.50

Mashed PotatoesUS$4.50

AsparagusUS$4.50

Kids Menu

Kids Chicken TendersUS$5.00

Kids BurgerUS$5.00

Kids Mac n' CheeseUS$5.00

Kids Grilled CheeseUS$5.00

Kids Hot DogUS$5.00

Deserts

Barrel RollUS$10.00

Kentucky Fudge BrownieUS$7.50

Beverages

CokeUS$2.70

Diet CokeUS$2.70

SpriteUS$2.70

LemonadeUS$2.70

Mello YellowUS$2.70

Root BeerUS$2.70

PoweradeUS$2.70

Coke ZeroUS$2.70

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