Here in the Bluegrass, we take our bourbon very seriously. So when we say we’ve discovered an amazing, off-the-beaten-path bourbon bar that’s worth seeking out, we mean it! In the historic little river town of Newport, Kentucky, Prohibition Bourbon Bar is a delightfully quirky whiskey bar that’s a throwback to a 1920s-era speakeasy, and it’s an absolute must-visit for all you Bluegrass bourbon lovers!
Housed in a historic townhouse in downtown Newport, Kentucky, you’ll find the quirkiest and most delightful bourbon bar in the Bluegrass.
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A coffee shop and bourbon bar, Newberry Bros. Coffee & Prohibition Bourbon Bar is one of the most unique spots in Kentucky. Fresh pastries? Handmade espresso? Cheese boards? Aged bourbon? Yes, yes, yes, and yes!
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Where else but here can you order a handmade espresso and glass of barrel-aged bourbon? Nowhere, we say.
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But while the breakfast options here are all delicious, it’s the spirits that really set this place apart.
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Hailed as the “World’s Largest Bourbon Bar,” this place has over 1,500 varieties (that’s over 6,000 bottles) of whiskey… and counting!
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As such, you will most definitely want to order a bourbon flight, so you can try out several different varieties.
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Of course, if you already have your own special drink, you’ll undoubtedly be able to order that here, too.
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But it’s not just the extensive bourbon selection that makes this place so special. Modeled after a 1920s-era speakeasy, Prohibition Bourbon Bar is a total mood: dark, mysterious, and irresistibly alluring.
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Pony up to the bar in one of the time-worn stools, and order an Elijah Craig Old Fashioned, one of Prohibition Bourbon Bar’s best-selling specialties.
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Regardless of what you order – a coffee or a drink (or both!) – you’ll undoubtedly enjoy the charming vibes of this only-in-Kentucky spot. We have a feeling it might become your new favorite happy hour hub!
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Did you know about this little speakeasy in Newport? Have you visited Prohibition Bourbon Bar in Kentucky before? What a delightfully quirky little place!
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Looking for more bourbon-spiked adventures in the Bluegrass? You’ll definitely want to check into this charming Airbnb that’s actually the Maker’s Mark Family’s home!
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Address: Prohibition Bourbon Bar, 530 Washington Ave, Newport, KY 41071, USA
