Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Frankfort

"Then, it was off to West Sixth Brewing, which quickly became my favorite brewery of them all—saving the best for last, as we do—to meet up with my sister’s old roommate, Dina. While there, we also ordered food at the adjoining Smithtown Seafood, which serves up a mean shrimp po’boy and beef Wellington burger. It was the perfect low-key dinner we needed to soak up all the alcohol consumed."

"Once more reminding you of the brewing industry of Kentucky is another great Lexington brewhouse: West Sixth Brewing. It is a rather hipster-like and remarkably cool distillery that serves up great drinks and style. Who says you need to go out at night for some exciting drinks?"

"OBC Kitchen is a local, chef-driven restaurant that uses high quality, distinctive ingredients to create some of the best artisanal cuisine in town. The passionate and knowledgeable staff will foster a spirit of enjoyment and community."

"This is a beautiful establishment that doesn't look like it belongs in a strip mall. Such a warm speakeasy style wood interior with distances tables and a laid…”more"

"A beautifully maintained, upscale pub, Saul Good serves a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and pizzas as well as larger dinner plates perfect for the bigger appetite. Choose from Saul’s special chicken and waffles, opt for a 14 ounce black Angus rib eye steak with russet potatoes or plump for a grilled centre-cut pork chop with sweet potato fries for a truly delicious and amply filling meal. Equally famed for its custom cocktails, the New Orleans and the Cranberry Pomegranate Sapphire are both great choices for those hankering after something sweet."

"The restaurant is locally owned and operated, with two other locations in Lexington. The menu features salads, sandwiches, pizzas as well as dinner entrees in an upscale pub atmosphere. Original dishes include the Kentucky Hot Brown Pizza, decorated with creamy mornay sauce, ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar-jack cheese, and fresh tomatoes."

"Crank & Boom ice cream started when the owners were looking for a dessert to serve in their Thai restaurant. The ice cream was so popular it became their passion project and they now crank (see what I did there?) out a variety of flavors made in house using local, all-natural ingredients. I’m partial to the Bourbon & Honey and Kentucky Blackberry and Buttermilk flavors."

"This area, also called the Pepper distillery district, is home to a number of whimsical food and drink concepts, including Ethereal Brewing, Middle Fork Kitchen Bar, Crank & Boom Dessert Lounge and the Break Room. But, first up—and no surprise here: Ethereal Brewing Co."

"Husband and I went to crank and boom ice cream over the weekend and loved it!!. Such a cute little place and wonderful kind staff!!"

"Promising a café, a live music venue, a theatre, a boutique and a fully stocked bar, it’s always the right time to visit Natasha’s Bistro & Bar. The perfect place to start an evening, guests can have a browse of the eclectic range of bespoke jewellery, art and accessories in the little boutique before enjoying a delicious dinner in the cafe and a handcrafted cocktail in the bar area – all whilst enjoying the tones of a live jazz band. There is no set cuisine here, Natasha’s instead offers a wide variety of dishes to enjoy, from vegan curries to good old fashioned American favourites, such as chicken pot pie."

"Can you really beat a place where you can play bocce ball on a large, creekside patio at a distillery?. This hip pizzeria has that. The inside space is a funky redone warehouse, with exposed-brick walls, Chesterfield sofas and a pool table."

"Be on the lookout – Al’s Bar is opening up under new ownership. There are some changes such as a newly installed bar top and floors, as well as the booths being removed. They plan on keeping the vibe the same."

"Best college hangout What do you get when you combine live music, Fireball Whiskey karaoke, trivia and daily drink specials?. The ideal college hang, of course. Such is Tin Roof, located just steps from campus and forever drawing a crowd, albeit a raucous one."

"Located at the Blue Grass Airport of Lexington, the Aviation Museum of Kentucky offers visitors first hand insight into modern and historical aircrafts. Hosting an expansive exhibit arena, the museum contains a series of authentic and replica displays, including both military and civilian pieces. The museum also houses a library, which includes information on aviation history and photos, documents, and artifacts that outline the transformation of air travel."

"Taking a trip to the Aviation Museum of Kentucky and perusing its many exhibits is a surefire must do in Lexington. With 20,000 square feet of space dedicated to the wonderful history of flight, the museum is one of America’s most delightful places to visit for aviation enthusiasts. The museum hosts all sorts of aircraft exhibits, from the likes of Vietnam War-famous Bell Cobra copters to the undeniably cool F-4 Phantoms."

"The American Saddlebred Museum features a large and impressive collection of saddlebred artefacts. It is located within the grounds of the beautiful Kentucky horse park. There are year round exhibits, educational workshops, and plenty of activities to keep visitors amused and engaged in the history of the saddlebred and what the saddlebred means for Kentucky, and for the country."

"American Saddlebred is the breed of horse that is native to Kentucky. The museum dedicated to this breed of horses houses a collection of artefacts dedicated to the breed. These include photographs, medals, trophies and even artworks dedicated to the breed."

"The Waveland State Historic Site is a quaint preserve of old Lexington and the U.S.’s plantation era, a visit here makes one of the best things to do in Lexington, KY. The Doric columns and red brick walls may be ancient, but they are unspoiled and feeds you with a good idea of how great this area was. The majority of the buildings here are traceable to the 19th century – when landowners lived luxurious lives."

"The Waveland State Historic Site is a picturesque preserve of old Lexington and the plantation era of the United States. Walls of red brick and Doric columns may be old, but they’re well-preserved and give you a good idea of how grand this part of Lexington once was. Most buildings here date back to the 19th century when landowners lived opulent lives."

"Also known as the Joseph Bryan Estate, the Waveland State Historic Site offers a glimpse of plantation life in the 19th century. The main tourist attraction is the Greek Revival mansion that was built in 1847. Also on the grounds are an icehouse, smokehouse, and servants' quarters, which have all been restored."

"Frank’s Donuts on East Third Street has all your favorites, like glaze, chocolate glaze, and chocolate with sprinkles, as well as other sweet offerings, like chocolate muffins, cream- and custard-filled donuts, and bear claws."

"A newcomer to the Lexington donut scene, Frank’s has been a staple in Georgetown for years. They specialize in yeast donuts, but do creme-filled, eclairs and donut holes too."

"Donut Days Bakery is a family owned and operated full service bakery. Everyday you’ll find them baking cookies, cakes, rolls, breads, pastries, donuts and other specialty baked goods. They also finish by hand the cookies, petite fours and cakes they bake."

"185 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY, 40503 or 814 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY, 40502. A longstanding favorite in Lexington with two locations in Chevy Chase and Southland. Donut Days serves all your typical donuts – yeast, cake, creme-filled."