The Bourbon Capital District

The Bourbon Capital District is an Entertainment Destination Center (EDC) created in partnership with the Bourbon Capital Alliance, Bardstown Main Street and the City of Bardstown. The Bourbon Capital District provides a boost to our local
hospitality industry by allowing residents and visitors to purchase alcoholic beverages and stroll through a designated area within designated hours in our downtown district. We invite you to come grab a drink, explore our downtown community and help strengthen our local businesses, together!

The Rules & Boundaries

Alcohol may be carried, possessed, and consumed on the Bourbon Capital District sidewalks and parking lots indicated by signage and into City of Bardstown alcohol licensed premises in the Bourbon Capital District during the days/times permitted below.

Boundaries

  • Alcohol must be purchased from a licensed alcohol vendor within the Bourbon Capital District.
  • Alcohol may be carried into participating Bourbon Capital District businesses, as marked by the Bourbon Capital District window cling.
  • Patrons traveling from licensed premise to licensed premise must use Bourbon Capital District approved cups.
  • No alcohol may be brought into the Bourbon Capital District from outside sources.
  • Alcohol may not be taken outside of the Bourbon Capital District for any reason.
  • All state and local laws are strictly enforced in the Bourbon Capital District, including public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
  • All cups must be disposed of properly in waste containers. Littering is prohibited in the Bourbon Capital District and will be strictly enforced.
  • Bourbon Capital District patrons must walk on sidewalks and utilize crosswalks.

Participating Businesses

Mammy's Kitchen

  • 116 W. Stephen Foster Ave.

Mammy’s Kitchen started out in May of 2007 with offering 50 seats and a small kitchen. In 2015…

Mr. Tubs

  • 104 N. 4th Street

Mr. Tubs is a neighborhood bar with house snacks and great cocktails! Hours of Operation: Wednesday…

Circa 1856

  • 103 E. Stephen Foster Ave.

Indulge in the ultimate elevated experience at Chicken Cock Whiskey Circa 1856, an ode to the…

Responsible Drinking

The City of Bardstown, Bourbon Capital Alliance, Bardstown Main Street, Visit Bardstown and associated businesses within the Bourbon Capital District encourage all patrons to consume alcohol responsibly at all times, both in and out of official Bourbon Capital District boundaries.

FOUNDING PARTNERS

Thanks to these Founding Partners below, both businesses and individuals, who helped bring the Bourbon Capital District to life. We are forever grateful for their contribution to this exciting new initiative in the Bourbon Capital of the World. Cheers!

Bourbon Capital Academy

Bardstown Main Street

Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism 

Bespoke in Bond 

A & S Solutions

Big O Tires

Brothers of the Leaf Bourbon

The Bourbon Life Podcast

Chicken Cock Whiskey | Circa 1856

Doug Brink - United Real Estate

Farm Assist 

The Blind Pig Bourbon Market 

Beyond the Barrel

The Old Talbott Tavern

Scout & Scholar Brewing Co.

Preservation Distillery + Farms

Seay Realty

In Memory of Joshua Eversole

WhiskMe Transportation 

Town & Country Bank & Trust

Swope Family of Dealerships 

Making Good Scentz