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Unclaimed profileTapster Lexington, KY – Self Pour Bar & Tasting Room
Lexington, KY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tapster is a self-pour bar and tasting room with over 50 taps covering craft beer, cocktails, wine, cider, kombucha, and cold brew coffee. Several taps are dedicated to self-pour bourbon tastings with 1- or 2-ounce servings from local distilleries. Non-alcoholic taps are always available, and mocktails are offered. The format lets guests pour their own drinks and, for cocktails, combine options to create custom mixed drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with a self-pour bourbon tasting from local distilleries, available in 1- or 2-ounce servings across several dedicated taps. For a lighter option, try the margarita or sangria from the self-pour cocktail taps, or a Shirley Temple from the non-alcoholic selection.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want to pour their own drinks from a wide tap selection, including craft beer, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Bourbon drinkers can explore local distilleries through self-pour tastings. Those seeking non-alcoholic choices will find kombucha, craft sodas, and mocktails always available.
- When should I go?
- Anytime you want a self-guided tasting experience with flexible pour sizes. The self-pour format works for casual visits where you want to try multiple beverages at your own pace.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Over 50 self-pour taps let guests pour their own craft beer, cocktails, wine, cider, kombucha, and cold brew coffee. Several taps are dedicated to self-pour bourbon tastings from local distilleries in 1- or 2-ounce servings. Non-alcoholic taps are always available, and the self-pour format supports custom mixed drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails are among the self-pour tap offerings at this location, which has over 50 taps covering multiple beverage types. A recent customer account describes the availability of cocktails and the ability to create custom mixed drinks by combining different beverage options.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails are included among the self-pour tap offerings.
- — Over 50 self-pour taps cover craft beer, cocktails, wine, cider, kombucha, and cold brew coffee.
- — The self-pour format allows guests to combine different beverage options to create custom mixed drinks.
Standout selections
- — Margarita; Sangria; Lexington location lists craft cocktails among its self-pour tap offerings.
Wine
Red and white wines are available among the self-pour tap offerings at this location, which has over 50 taps covering multiple beverage types. Wine is mentioned as one of the beverage options available at the self-serve bar.
Menu strengths
- — Red and white wines are listed among the self-pour tap offerings.
- — Over 50 self-pour taps cover craft beer, cocktails, wine, cider, kombucha, and cold brew coffee.
- — Wine is mentioned as one of the beverage options available at the self-serve bar.
Standout selections
- — Location lists red and white wines among its self-pour tap offerings.
Beer
Craft beer is a core self-pour offering at this location, which has over 50 taps. Beer is available with a wide style range described on the page, including local and domestic options as part of the self-serve drink selection.
Menu strengths
- — Craft beer is offered among over 50 self-pour taps.
- — Beer is a core self-pour offering with a wide style range described on the page.
- — Beer is available, including local and domestic options, as part of the self-serve drink selection.
Standout selections
- — Location offers craft beer among over 50 self-pour taps.
Nonalcoholic
This location lists kombucha and craft sodas among its self-pour tap offerings and states non-alcoholic taps are always available. Mocktails are offered, with one reviewer specifically enjoying a Shirley Temple.
Menu strengths
- — Kombucha and craft sodas are listed among the self-pour tap offerings.
- — Non-alcoholic taps are always available at all times.
- — Mocktails are offered, with a reviewer specifically enjoying a Shirley Temple.
Standout selections
- — Shirley Temple; Lexington location lists kombucha and craft sodas among its self-pour tap offerings and states non-alcoholic taps are always available.
Spirits
This location dedicates several taps to self-pour bourbon tastings with 1- or 2-ounce servings from local distilleries. Bourbon and spirits are listed among the self-pour offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Several taps are dedicated to self-pour bourbon tastings.
- — Bourbon tastings offer 1- or 2-ounce servings from local distilleries.
- — Bourbon and spirits are listed among the self-pour offerings.
Standout selections
- — Location dedicates several taps to self-pour bourbon tastings with 1- or 2-ounce servings from local distilleries.
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