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The Distilled Restaurant Journal

Stories, guides, and what’s happening - straight from our table to yours.

Welcome to the Distilled Restaurant blog - your guide to eating and drinking, and everything happening at Distilled Restaurant in Northside District. From what to order to what is on this season, this is where we share the stories behind the table. Browse the latest posts below, check out the menu, or book a table to see it all in person.

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Discover Your New Favorite Hidden Bar Northside District
bourbonDiscover Your New Favorite Hidden Bar Northside DistrictDiscover Distilled Restaurant, the refined hidden bar Northside District locals seek. Experience fine dining and a curated bourbon bar. See our menu.October 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Finding Your Speakeasy in Northside District at 157 Jefferson Street
bourbon barFinding Your Speakeasy in Northside District at 157 Jefferson StreetDiscover a refined atmosphere reminiscent of a classic speakeasy in Northside District. Distilled Restaurant offers a bourbon selection and sophisticated dining. See the drinks menu.October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Enjoy a Refined Happy Hour in Northside District
BourbonBarHow to Enjoy a Refined Happy Hour in Northside DistrictDiscover a sophisticated happy hour experience in Northside District, offering expertly crafted cocktails and elegant small plates. Unwind and savor the evening's beginning at Distilled Restaurant.September 28, 2026 · 6 min read
The Art of the Pour: Finding the Best Cocktail Bar Northside District Provides
bourbonThe Art of the Pour: Finding the Best Cocktail Bar Northside District ProvidesSeeking the best cocktail bar Northside District offers? Distilled Restaurant at 157 Jefferson Street combines exceptional spirits and a welcoming atmosphere. See the drinks menu.September 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Experience the Best Bourbon Bar in Lexington KY
JournalExperience the Best Bourbon Bar in Lexington KYDiscover the best bourbon bar in Lexington KY at Distilled Restaurant. Enjoy a curated selection, award-winning dining, and refined Southern hospitalitySeptember 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Experience the Best Happy Hour in Lexington KY’s Northside District
bourbon barExperience the Best Happy Hour in Lexington KY’s Northside DistrictDiscover an exceptional early evening experience, often sought as the best happy hour Lexington KY has to offer. Enjoy our award-winning bourbon selectionSeptember 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Distilled: A Locally Owned Fine Dining Experience Near Rupp Arena on Jefferson Street
bourbon barDistilled: A Locally Owned Fine Dining Experience Near Rupp Arena on Jefferson StreetDiscover Distilled Restaurant, a locally owned fine dining and bourbon bar experience near Rupp Arena on Jefferson Street in downtown Lexington, KY. EnjoySeptember 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Host Your Dream Event in Downtown Lexington: How Distilled on Jefferson Redefines Private Dining
downtown lexingtonHost Your Dream Event in Downtown Lexington: How Distilled on Jefferson Redefines Private DiningRupp arena, ‘jefferson street, ‘downtown lexington,. Discover exceptional private dining in Downtown Lexington at Distilled Restaurant. Our locally ownedSeptember 3, 2026 · 5 min read
An Exclusive Q&A with Mark Wombles: Visionary Behind Distilled Lexington
bourbon barAn Exclusive Q&A with Mark Wombles: Visionary Behind Distilled LexingtonDiscover Mark Wombles, the owner of Distilled Restaurant in Lexington's Northside District. Learn about his vision for fine dining, locally-sourcedSeptember 3, 2026 · 6 min read