Our first time here, catching one of our favorite bands. The atmosphere is nice. Service was excellent. And food was above average for bar fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
frank bifulco
Great bar with awesome atmosphere and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Kinner
Old North is a must stop anytime we are in Lexington. If I lived here it would be my Cheer's and I would be Norm!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Tots
Charles McWilliams
I stopped in with a friend that I was visiting in Lexington. This was the halfway point for both of us. We weren't familiar with the area but this bar looked pretty cool. That's about as far as positive as it got with my experience here. The place wasn't incredibly busy but the service was very slow. It almost seemed like we were an inconvenience to them to eat there. My burger was barely warm at best and kind of bland. The only thing decent was my beer. I definitely won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kiri wiler
The food was undercooked and cold.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Richard Graham
Great management, put the Transy Womens Basketball game on TV. Transy won and are in the Div. III Final Four. GO BATS.
Kellie Leatherman
Had lunch here. The hamburger was amazing and the atmosphere was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Layla Logsdon
I got a cheeseburger and fries from here through Door Dash and had no clue if it was going to be good or not because I had never ate here. I am more than satisfied with the quality and the quantity. The burger was thick and juicy with just the right amount of toppings. The fries was cooked just right and fresh. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. The prices are reasonable also. I got to say that this may of been the best burger I have ever ate.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Old North Double Burger
Jennifer Dobson
Always a good, chill
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Four Roses Small Batch
Megan Martin
Nice spot! Lots of seating, good food options, great happy hour!
The food was first rate, we had been to the races all day and needed a good meal. The burger I had was the best I've had in a while. The young lady tending bar was an artist. She made a great gin martini, asked all the right questions and made the perfect martini.
Caitlyn Edwards
First of all, GREAT tequila selection and their seasonal cocktail menu is always on point. The kitchen is finally open and it was worth the wait. By far one of the best burgers in town and the cuban is to die for. If you're a wing person, I highly recommend ordering them "Wes's Way" (dry rub & sauce) and you can never go wrong with the loaded tots either. There's also plenty happening at Old North whether it's live music, trivia, yoga, or the monthly block party. This establishment is worth the drive across town for me.
Mac Lenihan
Great place!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Kenny Delver
Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Lewis
I recently had my wedding at The Clerestory at Greyline. One of the requirements when booking this space is you must use Old North Bar as your bar/alcohol providers. Wes, the owner, was who I communicated from the beginning and he was attentive and thorough, nice/easy enough to work with. The day of my wedding, he was behind the pre-set bar. My photographer wanted to take a photo of my groom and I standing in front of the venue cheers-ing. She asked him if he could make us 2 cocktails and he said "service doesn't start until 6 pm." It was around 4:45 and ceremony started at 5:30 with cocktail hour starting at 6; no other guests were present at the time of the request. Our Photographer told him it was just for the bride and groom for a photo moment. He continued to be very rude about it but eventually, reluctantly, provided us with a basic vodka and soda. It was disappointing that he was rude and did not even want to give the bride and groom a drink after we had paid him over $5k for his services. We also had asked previously if we could bring our own champagne for this very moment and he said no. So he wouldn't let us bring our own but didn't want to give us anything either.We had an open bar ($26 per person) but wanted to add espresso martinis as a signature drink. They were an additional $9 each. I felt this was a little steep initially but really wanted the cocktail which I felt would add some elegance to the bar. And really at a restaurant they would be this much anyway, so we paid the extra. On wedding day I was so disappointed to see and try the drink. They were terrible!! It was like they had taken pre-batched cold brew (like the Stok brand or Starbucks ones you can buy at the grocery) and just added vodka. No espresso, no froth, no kahlua, not shaken over ice. They were pathetic and a huge waste of money. These were vodka/iced coffee cocktails NOT espresso martinis.The final thing is mainly about the bartenders. Prior to the wedding during mine and Wes' discussions, I had asked if I provided drink stirers and cocktail tags if we could use them. I was told yes. I purchased floaters for the espresso martinis, stirers for the cocktails, and tags for the wine/champagne. The bartenders did not use these despite multiple reminders throughout the night from myself and my wedding planner. The second time they were asked, they rolled their eyes and said "you want us to put that in EVERY martini?" It would take less than 5 seconds. They proceeded not to use them. We also had a basket of Koozies that we asked for them to replenish if the supply got low. Multiple guests afterwards told us there were none in the basket and when they asked the bartenders, they were told they were out. However, that night we were sent home with a box FULL of koozies. I have hundreds of dollars worth of bar stuff that is now useless because the bartenders couldn't be bothered.I am VERY disappointed in the overall service of Old North Bar and Wes. I do NOT recommend using them for anything. Everything else about the Clerestory was wonderful and it is really a shame that Old North is the only business you can partner with.
Our first time here, catching one of our favorite bands. The atmosphere is nice. Service was excellent. And food was above average for bar fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great bar with awesome atmosphere and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old North is a must stop anytime we are in Lexington. If I lived here it would be my Cheer's and I would be Norm!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Tots
I stopped in with a friend that I was visiting in Lexington. This was the halfway point for both of us. We weren't familiar with the area but this bar looked pretty cool. That's about as far as positive as it got with my experience here. The place wasn't incredibly busy but the service was very slow. It almost seemed like we were an inconvenience to them to eat there. My burger was barely warm at best and kind of bland. The only thing decent was my beer. I definitely won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was undercooked and cold.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great management, put the Transy Womens Basketball game on TV. Transy won and are in the Div. III Final Four. GO BATS.
Had lunch here. The hamburger was amazing and the atmosphere was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got a cheeseburger and fries from here through Door Dash and had no clue if it was going to be good or not because I had never ate here. I am more than satisfied with the quality and the quantity. The burger was thick and juicy with just the right amount of toppings. The fries was cooked just right and fresh. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. The prices are reasonable also. I got to say that this may of been the best burger I have ever ate.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Old North Double Burger
Always a good, chill
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Four Roses Small Batch
Nice spot! Lots of seating, good food options, great happy hour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was first rate, we had been to the races all day and needed a good meal. The burger I had was the best I've had in a while. The young lady tending bar was an artist. She made a great gin martini, asked all the right questions and made the perfect martini.
First of all, GREAT tequila selection and their seasonal cocktail menu is always on point. The kitchen is finally open and it was worth the wait. By far one of the best burgers in town and the cuban is to die for. If you're a wing person, I highly recommend ordering them "Wes's Way" (dry rub & sauce) and you can never go wrong with the loaded tots either. There's also plenty happening at Old North whether it's live music, trivia, yoga, or the monthly block party. This establishment is worth the drive across town for me.
Great place!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had my wedding at The Clerestory at Greyline. One of the requirements when booking this space is you must use Old North Bar as your bar/alcohol providers. Wes, the owner, was who I communicated from the beginning and he was attentive and thorough, nice/easy enough to work with. The day of my wedding, he was behind the pre-set bar. My photographer wanted to take a photo of my groom and I standing in front of the venue cheers-ing. She asked him if he could make us 2 cocktails and he said "service doesn't start until 6 pm." It was around 4:45 and ceremony started at 5:30 with cocktail hour starting at 6; no other guests were present at the time of the request. Our Photographer told him it was just for the bride and groom for a photo moment. He continued to be very rude about it but eventually, reluctantly, provided us with a basic vodka and soda. It was disappointing that he was rude and did not even want to give the bride and groom a drink after we had paid him over $5k for his services. We also had asked previously if we could bring our own champagne for this very moment and he said no. So he wouldn't let us bring our own but didn't want to give us anything either.We had an open bar ($26 per person) but wanted to add espresso martinis as a signature drink. They were an additional $9 each. I felt this was a little steep initially but really wanted the cocktail which I felt would add some elegance to the bar. And really at a restaurant they would be this much anyway, so we paid the extra. On wedding day I was so disappointed to see and try the drink. They were terrible!! It was like they had taken pre-batched cold brew (like the Stok brand or Starbucks ones you can buy at the grocery) and just added vodka. No espresso, no froth, no kahlua, not shaken over ice. They were pathetic and a huge waste of money. These were vodka/iced coffee cocktails NOT espresso martinis.The final thing is mainly about the bartenders. Prior to the wedding during mine and Wes' discussions, I had asked if I provided drink stirers and cocktail tags if we could use them. I was told yes. I purchased floaters for the espresso martinis, stirers for the cocktails, and tags for the wine/champagne. The bartenders did not use these despite multiple reminders throughout the night from myself and my wedding planner. The second time they were asked, they rolled their eyes and said "you want us to put that in EVERY martini?" It would take less than 5 seconds. They proceeded not to use them. We also had a basket of Koozies that we asked for them to replenish if the supply got low. Multiple guests afterwards told us there were none in the basket and when they asked the bartenders, they were told they were out. However, that night we were sent home with a box FULL of koozies. I have hundreds of dollars worth of bar stuff that is now useless because the bartenders couldn't be bothered.I am VERY disappointed in the overall service of Old North Bar and Wes. I do NOT recommend using them for anything. Everything else about the Clerestory was wonderful and it is really a shame that Old North is the only business you can partner with.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1