We decided to check out the SkyBar in Lexington and it was such a pleasant surprise. Starting with the speakeasy-style basement entrance that anticipates your entrance into a secret place. A welcoming bartender with choices of seating at the bar or an assortment of tables situated around the edges of the space. A gorgeous and colorful fireplace framed the opposite end of the space. I loved the atmosphere with painted bricks and a hint of sparkle and the dark wood pub tables with comfortable chairs. The bar food/ appetizer/ dinner menu is small but mighty. We decided on the Cheese platter that came with 3 cheeses, sourced from local farms, thinly sliced salami, apple slices, black grapes, spicy almonds, chocolate raisins, a skewer of giant stuffed mushrooms, gorgeous mustard, bread, and crackers. Then to add a holiday flare some pretzels glazed in pumpkin chocolate and cranberry jam. So good.
We also ordered Pollo asado tacos. They came with bean salad which we put on top of the tacos. This flavorful dish was a quintessential taco with pulled chicken, tomatoes, beans, and peppers all diced small and mixed with refreshing cilantro leaves to round out the tastes. Spicy with just enough kick.
Yum.
The music was just right, fun, and not too loud for conversation. Our server was personable, polite, helpful, and welcoming. We were so glad we decided to visit and will definitely be recommending it and going back ourselves.
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Checked it out last night and tried two of the Old Fashioneds. They were really good. Service was good, as well as the food. Nice mix of locals and everyone was chatty. Interestingly enough, it's under ground!
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Mustaches are back, the bartender is bringing back the seventies. Drinks are great and the atmosphere is awesome.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Love coming here either by myself or with my friends. Bartenders are great! Always a good time! I’ve known Angie for years, she can make you whatever drink profile you like and it’s great every time. Alex is sweet and personable, and also very funny. I love them both. ❤️
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This place used to be one of our go tos last year when we would come visit our daughter at VMI. Cute little basement hideaway. Decent drinks and a few tasty appetizers. We loved the previous bartender - good, happy vibes in there any time we went. Owners were very nice. However, visited recently and the new bar staff is very standoffish and unfriendly.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3
so much love for angie and ALEX! felt so welcomed and offered a menu right away WHAT AN EXPERIENCE. will definitely be coming back :,)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
