# What Time Do Bars Close in Bardstown, Kentucky? > Find out when Bardstown bars close & plan your next morning right. Visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. for the perfect bourbon day-after experience. **Published:** 2026-09-23 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro **URL:** https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bardstown-after-hours-bars/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Uncategorized ![What Time Do Bars Close in Bardstown, Kentucky?](https://beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790074253651-a23c3e627b72-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co.* ## Key Takeaways for Late Nights and Next-Morning Plans - Bardstown cocktail rooms and bourbon lounges usually close by 10 PM or 11 PM on weeknights. Only a few stay open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. - SOBA Lounge, Third Street Tap House, and The Volstead Bourbon Lounge are the most reliable late-night options, each open until 1 AM on weekends. - Third Street Tap House and SOBA Lounge often host live music on Friday and Saturday. The Volstead offers a quieter, bourbon-focused atmosphere. - Bardstown, Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World and is different from Bardstown Road in Louisville. Plan your route carefully if you are visiting distilleries. - James B. Beam Distilling Co. delivers a strong next-day experience with its Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting just 25–35 minutes from Bardstown. [Reserve Your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-bardstown-after-hours-bars&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## What Time Do Bars Close In Bardstown, Kentucky? Bardstown is the Bourbon Capital of the World, and it goes to bed early. [Kentucky state law sets a baseline alcohol-sales window of 6 AM to midnight Monday through Saturday, with Sunday sales governed by local ordinance under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 244.290(3) and § 244.480(2)](https://drinklaws.com/kentucky/what-time-can-you-buy-liquor). In practice, most Bardstown cocktail rooms and bourbon lounges close well before that statutory ceiling. Many close by 9 PM or 10 PM on weeknights, and by midnight or 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Friday and Saturday are the nights when Bardstown’s latest options, open until 1 AM, are reliably available. Some venues also stay open past 10 PM on other nights. Sunday hours are shorter across the board, and several venues close entirely on Monday and Tuesday. Because [KRS Chapter 244 delegates hour and Sunday-sales regulation to local city and county governments in wet or moist territory](https://openjurist.org/state-code/ky/244), the effective last-call time in Bardstown comes from the [City of Bardstown’s own ordinance Chapter 114.40 (Hours of Sale), which bars distilled spirits and wine retail premises from remaining open between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday](https://cms6.revize.com/revize/bardstown/document_center/Ordinances/Chapter114AlcoholicBeverages.pdf). Seasonal adjustments are common. A venue that pours until 1 AM in September may close at 10 PM in January. Confirm hours the same day you plan to visit. ## Bardstown After-Hours At A Glance Only three Bardstown venues reliably stay open until 1 AM, and only on Friday and Saturday. The table below highlights those late-night spots and shows how early the others close, so you can plan your evening without surprises. Closing times reflect the most recently published listings for each venue. Hours were verified as of September 2026, so re-check each venue’s own page or social account before driving over. | Venue | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SOBA Lounge](https://tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g39163-d33160007-Reviews-SOBA_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html) — 169 W Mulberry Alley; 250+ bourbons, live music, hidden-gem feel | Closes 10 PM | Closes 1 AM | Closes 1 AM | Closed | | [Third Street Tap House](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/3rd-street-tap-house-) — 112 N 3rd St; craft beer, bourbon, and frequent live music on two stages | Closes 11 PM | Closes 1 AM | Closes 1 AM | Closes 12 AM | | Oak and Grape — downtown Bardstown; wine and cocktail focus | Confirm directly | Confirm directly | Confirm directly | Confirm directly | | [The Volstead Bourbon Lounge](https://tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39163-d24094129-Reviews-The_Volstead_Bourbon_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html) — downtown Bardstown; speakeasy-style, hidden door, hundreds of bourbons | Closes 10 PM | Closes 1 AM | Closes 1 AM | Closes 9 PM | | Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium — downtown Bardstown; intimate, cocktail-forward | Confirm directly | Confirm directly | Confirm directly | Confirm directly | | [The Old SteelHouse Tasting Room](https://theoldsteelhouse.com/tasting-room) — 124 N 3rd St; guided bourbon flights, closes at 10 PM Fri–Sat | Closes 9 PM | Closes 10 PM | Closes 10 PM | Closed | Oak and Grape and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium do not publish verified nightly closing times through the third-party sources available at time of writing. Contact each venue directly or check their social accounts the day of your visit. [Plan Your Next-Morning Beam Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-bardstown-after-hours-bars&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Is There A Speakeasy In Bardstown, KY? The Volstead Bourbon Lounge and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium are the closest fits for a speakeasy-style room in Bardstown. [The Volstead Bourbon Lounge is entered through an obscure back-alley door; guests push a picture on the wall to reveal a small lounge, then move past it to a 6–8 seat bar stocked with hundreds of bourbons](https://tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39163-d24094129-Reviews-The_Volstead_Bourbon_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html). The room is low-lit, unpretentious, and bourbon-forward. The name itself references the Volstead Act, formally the National Prohibition Act of 1919, which was the enabling legislation for the enforcement of Prohibition in the United States beginning in 1920. Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium leans toward an intimate, craft-cocktail atmosphere that similarly rewards guests who seek it out. Both venues deliver the dim-room, curated-pour experience that travelers associate with the word “speakeasy.” ## Where To Drink After 10 PM On A Friday Or Saturday In Bardstown Only a few Bardstown rooms stay lively after 10 PM on weekends, so a simple route helps you make the most of the night. The sequence below reflects what is actually confirmed to be open. Start at Third Street Tap House (112 N 3rd St). [The Tap House stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, frequently runs two live music acts simultaneously, and Cafe Primo next door can cover food](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/3rd-street-tap-house-). It is the most reliably lively late-night room in Bardstown, with craft beer and bourbon on the menu and a social, meet-people atmosphere. From there, if the evening still feels young, walk to SOBA Lounge (169 W Mulberry Alley). [SOBA also pours until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, carries more than 250 bourbons, and regularly features live music](https://tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g39163-d33160007-Reviews-SOBA_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html). It is tucked away enough that it feels like a find, the kind of room where locals and visitors mix easily. If you prefer a quieter finish, The Volstead Bourbon Lounge, open until 1 AM Friday and Saturday, is the right call. The bar is small, the bourbon list is serious, and no TVs compete for attention. Whatever the sequence, plan your ride before the night starts. ## Live Music And Late-Night Atmosphere Live music in Bardstown is real but limited, and the schedule depends on the night rather than running every night. [Among Bardstown’s late-night options, 3rd Street Tap House is a strong live-music venue, frequently hosting two live music acts simultaneously](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/3rd-street-tap-house-). [SOBA Lounge also features live music and has been described by visitors as showcasing genuinely talented local musicians](https://tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g39163-d33160007-Reviews-SOBA_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html). Chicken Cock Whiskey Circa 1856 (103 E Stephen Foster Ave) hosts ticketed concerts. [Touring artists appear on specific dates rather than every weekend](https://shazam.com/event/b865019b-f88e-44d2-9a41-0e9eb7f8d968), so it works better as an early-evening stop than an after-10 PM option. The Volstead Bourbon Lounge and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium are quiet, conversation-forward rooms where the bourbon list is the entertainment. [Bardstown’s broader evening entertainment is largely seasonal and event-driven](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/15-things-to-do-in-bardstown-that-dont-require-drinking-bourbon). Travelers who want a guaranteed live-music night should check Third Street Tap House’s social calendar before arriving. ## Bardstown Vs. Bardstown Road: Planning Your Bourbon Stop Bardstown, Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World, a historic town in Nelson County roughly 42 miles and about 50 minutes by car south of Louisville, according to Visit Bardstown. Distilleries surround it, and the Bardstown Historic District, comprising the center of the city, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP reference No. 83002837, listed February 17, 1983). Bardstown Road is a street and nightlife corridor running through Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood, which is a separate city. [The two appear in the same search results because both carry the Bardstown name, but they are roughly 40 miles apart and serve completely different purposes](https://courier-journal.com/story/News/local/public-safety/2026/06/23/bardstown-road-late-night-crowds-under-scrutiny/90657257007). Travelers on the Bourbon Trail who want a late-night pour in bourbon country should head for Bardstown, Kentucky. [Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop, for example, is located at 1139 Bardstown Rd in Louisville’s Highlands, not in Bardstown, KY](https://louisvilleinsider.com/best-old-fashioned-in-louisville-ky). ## When Bardstown Closes: The Next-Morning Move Bardstown’s early close is a planning feature. The night ends in town, and the day begins 25 to 35 minutes away at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. ![An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's The Home of the World's #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg)**An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It’s The Home of the World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.** The distillery sits at [568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, right off I-65, directly on the route back toward Louisville, and the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://www.google.com/maps/place/James+B.+Beam+Distilling+Co./@37.931145,-85.6549989,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sbeam+distillery+google!3m6!1s0x886901aff214fe0f:0x6344565b40dec517!8m2!3d37.931145!4d-85.652424!15sChZiZWFtIGRpc3RpbGxlcnkgZ29vZ2xlIgOIAQGSAQpkaXN0aWxsZXJ54AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11rrzll3q?entry=ttu). Eight generations of one family have been making bourbon here since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795. This is the home of Jim Beam, the world’s #1 bourbon. The entire Small Batch Collection is made here, including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s, along with Little Book and Hardin’s Creek. Roughly 3.1 million barrels are aging across the distillery’s warehouses right now. [The distillery holds a 4.7-star rating from more than 1,400 guest reviews on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/place/James+B.+Beam+Distilling+Co./@37.931145,-85.6549989,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sbeam+distillery+google!3m6!1s0x886901aff214fe0f:0x6344565b40dec517!8m2!3d37.931145!4d-85.652424!15sChZiZWFtIGRpc3RpbGxlcnkgZ29vZ2xlIgOIAQGSAQpkaXN0aWxsZXJ54AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11rrzll3q?entry=ttu). ![James B. Beam Distilling Co. has over 3 million barrels aging across its warehouses.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203943355-6b46a19cd894.jpeg)**James B. Beam Distilling Co. has over 3 million barrels aging across its warehouses.** The flagship experience is the [Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, priced at $30 plus tax and fees, approximately 75 minutes, capped at 24 guests](https://beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co/kentucky-bourbon-festival-itinerary). It moves grain to glass through the working distillery, with five bourbons tasted at the moments that explain them: - Jim Beam White at Jim Beam’s original Cadillac, the car he used to transport the distillery’s wild yeast strain, which he captured at his Bardstown home in the early 1930s, back and forth to keep it safe; that same strain runs through nearly every Beam bourbon today - Jim Beam Black at the mill - Basil Hayden while filling a barrel - Knob Creek at the barrel dump - A rotating “surprise and delight,” often Booker’s The tour is hands-on by design. Guests fill a barrel and dump a barrel. They can bottle their own Knob Creek on the T-Line by rinsing the bottle, running it down the line, and pressing a thumbprint into the wax seal ($59.99 per bottle, the same as the gift shop price; engraving is $10). Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. ![On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg)**On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,** After the tour, The Kitchen Table restaurant serves Kentucky-inspired classics, including a signature sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. The American Outpost gift shop keeps hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf with no lottery or timed drops. That combination turns a single tour into a full day rather than a quick stop. Maker’s Mark and Heaven Hill are natural companions on the same itinerary, and Beam sits on the route between Louisville and Bardstown, so it anchors the day however the rest of the trail is arranged. ![The Kitchen Table's signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204256341-9f02873a00be.jpeg)**The Kitchen Table’s signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.** [Reserve Your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-bardstown-after-hours-bars&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is There A Speakeasy In Bardstown, KY? Yes. The Volstead Bourbon Lounge, described above, is the closest match, and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium offers a similar intimate, cocktail-forward atmosphere. ### What Are Some Good Nightlife Options In Bardstown, Kentucky? Third Street Tap House, SOBA Lounge, and The Volstead Bourbon Lounge are the core late-night choices. As outlined above, they offer a mix of live music, deep bourbon lists, and quieter speakeasy-style space, with all three open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. ### What Time Do Bars Close In Bardstown, Kentucky? As noted above, most venues close by 10 PM or 11 PM on weeknights. Only SOBA Lounge, Third Street Tap House, and The Volstead stay open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday hours are shorter. ### Do Any Bardstown Bars Stay Open Past Midnight? Yes, but only on Friday and Saturday. SOBA Lounge, Third Street Tap House, and The Volstead Bourbon Lounge are all confirmed to close at 1 AM on those two nights. No Bardstown venue is confirmed to serve past 1 AM. On Thursday, Third Street Tap House closes at 11 PM and is the latest confirmed option. Sunday through Wednesday, no venue in Bardstown is confirmed open past midnight. ### What Should I Do The Morning After A Night Out In Bardstown? Head to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, about 25 to 35 minutes from downtown Bardstown, right off I-65 on the way back to Louisville. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting described above is the flagship experience, so book ahead and arrange a ride or designated driver. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID, and guests are encouraged to enjoy responsibly, consistent with Drink Smart®. ## Conclusion: End The Night In Bardstown, Start The Day At Beam Bardstown’s early close sets up the next morning. The cocktail rooms and bourbon lounges here are genuine. A few stay open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, live music appears if you know where to look, and speakeasy-style rooms reward the guests who find them. The night ends early by design, so you can end the night in Bardstown and start the next morning 30 minutes away at the home of the world’s #1 bourbon. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky is the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the home of eight generations of one family, and the place where Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s are all made and aged. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting turns a short Bardstown night into a full bourbon-country day, and tours fill up, especially on weekends. Reserve your spot before you plan the rest of the trip. [Book Your Beam Tour And Start The Day Right](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-bardstown-after-hours-bars&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. 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The Volstead Bourbon Lounge, described above, is the closest match, and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium offers a similar intimate, cocktail-forward atmosphere. **Question:** - **Name:** What Are Some Good Nightlife Options In Bardstown, Kentucky? **Answer:** - **Text:** Third Street Tap House, SOBA Lounge, and The Volstead Bourbon Lounge are the core late-night choices. As outlined above, they offer a mix of live music, deep bourbon lists, and quieter speakeasy-style space, with all three open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. **Question:** - **Name:** What Time Do Bars Close In Bardstown, Kentucky? **Answer:** - **Text:** As noted above, most venues close by 10 PM or 11 PM on weeknights. Only SOBA Lounge, Third Street Tap House, and The Volstead stay open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday hours are shorter. **Question:** - **Name:** Do Any Bardstown Bars Stay Open Past Midnight? **Answer:** - **Text:** Yes, but only on Friday and Saturday. SOBA Lounge, Third Street Tap House, and The Volstead Bourbon Lounge are all confirmed to close at 1 AM on those two nights. No Bardstown venue is confirmed to serve past 1 AM. On Thursday, Third Street Tap House closes at 11 PM and is the latest confirmed option. Sunday through Wednesday, no venue in Bardstown is confirmed open past midnight. **Question:** - **Name:** What Should I Do The Morning After A Night Out In Bardstown? **Answer:** - **Text:** Head to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, about 25 to 35 minutes from downtown Bardstown, right off I-65 on the way back to Louisville. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting described above is the flagship experience, so book ahead and arrange a ride or designated driver. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID, and guests are encouraged to enjoy responsibly, consistent with Drink Smart®. **LocalBusiness:** - **Name:** James B. Beam Distilling Co. **GeoCoordinates:** - **Latitude:** 37.931145 - **Longitude:** -85.652424 - **Url:** http://www.beamdistilling.com/ - **Image:** https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298976441-64954b0469b4.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298977779-fc0af8879b14.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298978887-2e38de34a023.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298980084-e0f8d610eeb0.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298981128-0ba02115440c.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298982254-3ec02e057b52.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298983504-c31e35d93d1e.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298984671-95c6f0463637.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298985834-a6bb08a7c97b.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298987005-dc1397371542.webp **Review:** **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** David Veteikis - **ReviewBody:** Been on a Bourbon Trail. Took a tour that started here. After several days and spots, I can say this was the best bourbon experience overall.nFelt super welcome from the moment we walked in the door.nThe pacing of samples was spot on.nThe offerings upstairs in the bar were some of the most reasonable prices I've seen. Really hard to find offerings were available to sample before purchasing.nThe tour of the grounds was very enjoyable and enlightening.nThe restaurant, The Table, had some fantastic eats (and drinks).nIf I ever hop on the bourbon trail again, this will definitely be one of the spots I will visit. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-03-09T04:26:12.161178933Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Clay Potter - **ReviewBody:** We arrived a little early for appetizers at the kitchen. The duck poppers & deviled eggs were amazing! Falcon was a wonderful tour guide! We finished with bottling our own bottle of Knob Creek 9, dipping our fingertips in the wax, & laser engraving the bottle in celebration of a 60th birthday. Definitely recommend a tour! **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-25T22:46:46.056782889Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Artur Ciegotura - **ReviewBody:** Even though we were not able to secure the most comprehensive tour we were still pretty pleased with what we saw. We had a bus pick us up from the store and drive us to one of the warehouses on the campus. The lady guiding us was so knowledgeable about the brand as well as the entire operation. We were in the actual warehouse and witnessed thousands of barrels stacked up on wooden scaffolding. The overwhelming smell of bourbon maturing in those barrels was unbelievable. And it was hot that day. We got to open one of the barrels and tasted the bourbon right out of it on the spot. What a great treat. When we got back to the store, we walked around the campus a bit, saw the Beam family original house. The Jim Beam store was a pretty cool place to visit. Lots of history and exhibits, plus the display of the bottles and the merchandise. I highly recommend going there for, at least, a half day to get the full experience, dine at the restaurant etc. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-01-16T20:55:42.081917411Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Jeremy Yowell - **ReviewBody:** We had a awesome time at Jim Beam and quite enjoyed our barrel thief tour where got to try bourbon direct from the source. Tons of stuff to do here and the grounds are quite pretty. One of the better distilleries to visit for sure. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Steve Moses - **ReviewBody:** Outstanding tour and very friendly staff. We learned so much about bourbon we didn’t know before. Family business that my family will be buying bourbon from going forward. 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