Lexington’s best local businesses

The 210 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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210 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants78 places · newest: Brady's Sushi and Hibachi, Aug 2
• 02Beauty11 places · newest: Dolce Hair Salon, Aug 2
• 03Shopping9 places · newest: A Queen's Bling Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Galaxy Bowling, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife14 places · newest: Cocktails Bar & Grill, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets17 places · newest: Al-Taj Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage13 places · newest: Clairebourne Antiques, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: RejuvenateRx Medspa, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Ashland, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden16 places · newest: Bluegrass Furniture Outlet, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts12 places · newest: Currier's Music World, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Black Phase Tactical, Aug 2
• 13Pets4 places · newest: Pawlished Pets Salon & Spa, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• C Worth Superstore

  Services

  Suppliers of commercial kitchen and culinary equipment and supplies, from refrigerators to ice machines.

  1403 Versailles Rd · restaurantsupplylexingtonky.com ↗

• Fayette Mall

  Other

  Big indoor mall featuring familiar chain retailers, department stores, restaurants & a food court.

  3401 Nicholasville Rd · shopfayette-mall.com ↗

• Hamburg Pavilion

  Other

  Standard shopping plaza offering familiar big-box & chain retailers, casual eats & a movie theater.

  2308 Sir Barton Way · hamburgpavilion.com ↗

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