Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBelle's Cocktail House
Lexington, KY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Belle's Cocktail House runs a seven-drink specialty menu with detailed builds: cucumber-infused Wheatley vodka, house-made shrubs, espresso liqueur, and prosecco show up across the list. The spirits side is the real depth here—a Bottle Shop with 25+ bourbons and ryes, staff barrel picks, and allocated bottles from $35 to $6,000, plus VIP bottle service. Happy Hour halves everything under $100, including cocktails, wine, and premium pours.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Naked in the Garden, built on cucumber-infused Wheatley vodka, house-made strawberry kiwi shrub, and club soda. For a spirit-forward turn, That's Amore layers espresso-infused Don Julio Reposado with bourbon barrel–aged Licor 43. From the Bottle Shop, the Weller Full Proof Belle's Barrel Pick is a staff-selected bottle to take home.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Bourbon and rye drinkers will find the most to work with, given the Bottle Shop's allocated bottles and staff barrel picks. Cocktail drinkers who want named ingredients and house-made components rather than a short list of standards will also have a clear path through the menu.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour is the obvious window: 50% off everything in the bar under $100, including all cocktails, wine by the glass or bottle, and premium bourbon and tequila pours. VIP areas can be reserved by the hour for bottle service.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy Hour halves anything under $100, so cocktails and premium pours land at half price during that window. Bottle Shop prices run from $35 for Sazerac Rye 750 ml to $6,000 for Double Eagle Very Rare, with staff barrel picks like Weller Full Proof at $175.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Bottle Shop separates this from a standard cocktail bar: 25+ spirits, predominantly bourbon and rye, with multiple staff-selected barrel picks including Castle & Key Bourbon Single Barrel and Blanton's Gold. Rare and allocated bottles are sold for in-person pickup, and VIP bottle service is available by the hour.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven specialty cocktails with named ingredients and preparations span vodka, gin, tequila, and bourbon bases, plus espresso liqueur and prosecco components.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named specialty cocktails with detailed ingredient lists and house-made components
- — Base spirits span vodka, gin, tequila, and bourbon, with espresso liqueur and prosecco in the mix
- — Happy Hour provides 50% off all cocktails under $100
Standout selections
- — Naked in the Garden: cucumber-infused Wheatley vodka, house-made strawberry kiwi shrub, fresh lemon, club soda, orchid garnish
- — That's Amore: espresso-infused Don Julio Reposado and bourbon barrel–aged Licor 43, served up or over an ice ball
- — Purple Rain: Castle & Key gin or vodka, butterfly pea flower, lemon, topped with La Marca Prosecco
Pricing: Happy Hour: 50% off all cocktails under $100
Wine
Wine is a light but clearly supported part of the program: Happy Hour explicitly includes 50% off glasses and bottles under $100.
Menu strengths
- — Happy Hour includes 50% off wine by the glass or bottle under $100
- — La Marca Prosecco is named in the program as a cocktail ingredient
Standout selections
- — La Marca Prosecco, used as the topper for the Purple Rain cocktail
Pricing: Happy Hour: 50% off wine by the glass or bottle under $100
Spirits
The Bottle Shop lists 25+ spirits, predominantly bourbon and rye, from $35 to $6,000, with multiple staff-selected barrel picks and rare allocated bottles sold for in-person pickup. Happy Hour halves premium bourbon and tequila pours under $100, and VIP bottle service is available in reserved areas by the hour.
Menu strengths
- — 25+ spirits in the Bottle Shop, predominantly bourbon and rye, priced from $35 to $6,000
- — Multiple staff barrel picks, including Castle & Key Bourbon Single Barrel and Blanton's Gold
- — Happy Hour: 50% off premium bourbon and tequila pours under $100
Standout selections
- — Weller Full Proof *Belle's Barrel Pick* 750 ml, $175
- — George T. Stagg, $600; Thomas H. Handy Straight Rye Whiskey, $500
Pricing: Bottle Shop: $35–$6,000; Happy Hour: 50% off premium bourbon and tequila pours under $100
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