Bar
Unclaimed profileSilks Lounge
Lexington, KY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Silks Lounge operates as Rosebud's sister bar, serving casual cocktails and beer alongside a deep bourbon and whiskey list. The spirits program spans numerous named bottlings, from $5 Fireball to $18 Weller 12 Year and Stagg. A daily happy hour offers domestic beers at $3.00 and 2-for-1 tequila at $6 for 1.5 oz pours, while Whiskey Wednesdays feature $10 E. H. Taylor Small Batch all night. The focus here is on accessible drinking with a serious whiskey backbone.
- What should I order?
- Order from the shared bourbon list: Weller 12 Year at $18, Blanton's Single Barrel at $16, or Elmer T. Lee at $15. On Wednesdays, E. H. Taylor Small Batch is $10 all night. The happy hour offers 2-for-1 tequila at $6 for 1.5 oz pours and domestic beers at $3.00.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- People who appreciate a straightforward bar with a well-priced bourbon selection and casual cocktails. The daily happy hour and Whiskey Wednesdays suit those looking for value without pretense. It is a good fit for groups or individuals who want to explore American whiskey without a formal tasting environment.
- When should I go?
- Visit on a Wednesday for the Whiskey Wednesdays special, or during daily happy hour for domestic beer and tequila deals. The bar serves casual cocktails and beer throughout operating hours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Bourbon pours range from $5.00 for Fireball to $18 for Weller 12 Year, Stagg, and Weller Antique. Blanton's is $16, Elmer T. Lee is $15, and E. H. Taylor Small Batch is $14, or $10 on Wednesdays. Happy hour domestic beers are $3.00, and 2-for-1 tequila is $6 for 1.5 oz pours.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A lengthy named bourbon and whiskey list with clear pricing, plus a dedicated Whiskey Wednesdays promotion that drops E. H. Taylor Small Batch to $10 all night. The happy hour adds 2-for-1 tequila and $3.00 domestic beers, giving the bar a dual focus on whiskey and value-driven specials.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Silks Lounge serves casual cocktails with friendly bartenders, as described for this Rosebud sister bar. The program is light and straightforward, without named cocktail selections or detailed preparation notes. It functions as an accessible complement to the beer and whiskey offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Described as serving casual cocktails with friendly bartenders
- — Operates as Rosebud's sister bar, suggesting a connected beverage program
Standout selections
- — Silks Lounge is described as Rosebud's sister bar serving casual cocktails and beer.
Beer
Beer at Silks Lounge is a light, straightforward offering, with domestic beers listed at $3.00 during a daily happy hour. It serves as a simple alternative to the whiskey list.
Menu strengths
- — Serves beer as part of the beverage program
- — Daily happy hour lists domestic beers at $3.00
Standout selections
- — Silks Lounge is described as serving casual cocktails and beer.
Pricing: Domestic beers $3.00 during daily happy hour
Spirits
The spirits program centers on a lengthy named bourbon and whiskey list with prices, ranging from $5.00 for Fireball to $18 for Weller 12 Year and Stagg. A happy hour lists 2-for-1 tequila at $6 for 1.5 oz pours, and Whiskey Wednesdays offer $10 E. H. Taylor Small Batch all night. This is the venue's most developed category.
Menu strengths
- — Shared menu includes a lengthy named bourbon and whiskey list with prices
- — Whiskey Wednesdays image lists $10 E. H. Taylor Small Batch all night every Wednesday
- — Happy hour image lists 2-for-1 tequila at $6 for 1.5 oz pours
Standout selections
- — Weller 12 Year — $18; Blantons Single Barrel — $16
- — Elmer T. Lee Bourbon — $15; E. H. Taylor Small Batch — $14, or $10 on Whiskey Wednesdays
Pricing: Bourbon pours $5.00 to $18; Whiskey Wednesdays E. H. Taylor Small Batch $10; happy hour 2-for-1 tequila $6 for 1.5 oz
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